Business Law

Entity formation, contracts, governance, and succession — structured by an attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation, so your business is built on a sound legal and tax footing.

Licensed in Texas & California

Counsel for the business you're building

Every business rests on legal decisions — how it is formed, how it is governed, what it commits to in writing, and what happens when an owner moves on. Fried Law advises founders, owners, and closely held businesses in Texas and California, on a flat fee and entirely online. Because attorney Asher Fried holds an LL.M. in Taxation and has practiced since 2012, your business decisions are made with their tax consequences in view — not as an afterthought.

What the firm handles

Entity formation

Choosing and forming the right entity — LLC, corporation, or partnership — sets the foundation for liability protection, management, and taxation. The firm helps you select a structure that fits your goals and prepares the formation documents to stand it up correctly from the start.

Governance

Clear internal rules keep a business running smoothly and prevent disputes among owners. That means well-drafted operating agreements, bylaws, and partnership agreements that define ownership, decision-making, distributions, and what happens when circumstances change.

Contracts

Contracts are where a business's expectations become enforceable. Fried Law drafts and reviews the agreements you rely on — service and vendor contracts, owner agreements, and more — so the terms are clear, balanced, and protect your interests before a problem arises.

Succession & exit planning

A business should be ready for the day an owner retires, exits, or passes on. Buy-sell agreements, ownership transfers, and continuity planning protect the company's value and its people — and work best when coordinated with your estate plan.

Tax-aware structuring

Entity choice, ownership structure, and major transactions all carry significant tax consequences. With an LL.M. in Taxation, Asher analyzes them with both federal and state tax in view — coordinating with the firm's federal tax practice and, where a business operates or expands across state lines, its state & local tax work. The result is a structure that is legally sound and tax-efficient together.

Flat-fee, fully virtual

You receive a fixed, written fee for a defined scope before any work begins, and the whole engagement is handled remotely. Whether you're launching a new venture or reorganizing an existing one, schedule a free consultation to map out the right structure.

Frequently Asked

Business law questions

Should I form an LLC or a corporation?

It depends on your goals. An LLC offers liability protection with flexible management and pass-through taxation by default, which suits many small and closely held businesses. A corporation has a more formal structure and can be taxed as a C corporation or elect S corporation status; it is often chosen when a business plans to raise outside investment. Because the choice has significant tax consequences, it benefits from a tax attorney's input — confirmed during your consultation.

Can you draft or review my business contracts?

Yes. The firm drafts and reviews the agreements a business relies on — operating agreements, bylaws, partnership agreements, service and vendor contracts, and more. A well-drafted contract sets clear expectations and reduces the risk of costly disputes later. Fried Law works on a flat-fee basis, so you know the cost before the work begins.

What is business succession planning?

Succession planning is deciding, in advance, what happens to your business when an owner retires, exits, becomes disabled, or dies. It can involve buy-sell agreements among owners, transfer of ownership to family or partners, and coordination with your estate plan and taxes. Planning early gives a business continuity and protects its value.

Do you help with the tax side of structuring a business?

Yes — that is a core strength. Because Asher Fried holds an LL.M. in Taxation, entity choice, ownership structure, and major transactions are analyzed with their federal and state tax consequences in view, rather than as a legal afterthought. Business and tax decisions are handled together.

Complimentary Consultation

Build your business on solid ground.

From formation to succession, schedule a confidential consultation about your business — with a flat-fee quote before any work begins.

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