FAQs: BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW

From our Indianapolis office, our Business & Corporate Law team represents businesses located in or doing business in Indiana, including the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
We counsel local startups, family businesses, and established companies that operate in Indiana as well as regional and national businesses with Indiana operations.

What does a business and corporate lawyer do?

A business and corporate lawyer advises companies on the legal issues that arise at each stage of the business lifecycle, from formation and contract drafting to compliance, disputes, and exit strategies.
At Riley Bennett Egloff, our attorneys act as trusted advisors, helping Indiana businesses identify risks, structure transactions, and resolve conflicts in a cost-effective way.

When should I contact a business attorney for my Indiana company?

You should consider contacting a business attorney before forming a new business, signing contracts, bringing in or buying out owners, hiring key employees, or facing a potential dispute or lawsuit.
Early legal advice and planning helps prevent problems, protects your personal and business assets, and positions your company for long-term success under Indiana law.

What types of business entities can you help form?

Our lawyers assist with forming a variety of entities, including C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and other structures available under Indiana law.
We explain how each entity type affects ownership, management, and liability protection, and also assist with basic taxation considerations so you can choose the structure that best fits your situation.

Can you help review or negotiate my business contracts?

Yes, we regularly review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts, NDAs, leases, purchase agreements, and other commercial agreements and documents.
Our goal is to clearly allocate risk, protect your rights and intellectual property, and reduce the likelihood of costly contract disputes in the future.

Do you provide outside general counsel services?

Many clients rely on our attorneys as outside general counsel for day-to-day legal questions, contract reviews, and strategic advice without the expense of an in-house legal department.
We tailor our involvement to your needs, from one-time projects to ongoing advisory relationships with Indiana businesses of all sizes.

How do you help with disputes between or among business owners?

We help resolve disputes among shareholders, members, and partners involving control, compensation, fiduciary duties, or buyouts, often using negotiation or alternative dispute resolution.
When necessary, our business litigators pursue or defend claims in court while working to protect the underlying value of the business.

Do you handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales?

Our Business & Corporate Law attorneys represent buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases, and other ownership transfers.
We assist with due diligence, letters of intent, purchase agreements, financing documents, ancillary  documents and the conclusion of transactions so that they close smoothly and on time.

Can you help plan for the future sale or transition of my business?

Yes, we work with owners to design succession plans that may include family transfers, management buyouts, employee ownership, or third-party sales.
We recommend planning ahead, whether months or years, so owners can better manage taxes, protect key relationships, obtain desired timing of reducing or ceasing their involvement, and maximize the value of the business at exit.

Do you represent startups and small businesses?

We regularly advise startups, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies on entity formation, founder agreements, early-stage contracts, and growth planning.
Our attorneys understand the unique needs of new and small businesses and provide practical, business-minded legal advice at each stage of growth.

What geographic areas do your business and corporate lawyers serve?

Our business and corporate attorneys serve clients throughout Indiana, including Indianapolis, Marion County, Carmel, Noblesville, Fishers, Westfield, Hamilton County, Zionsville, Lebanon, Boone County, Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield, Hendricks County, Greenwood, Johnson County, Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Evansville, South Bend, and communities across the state.
We also represent regional and national businesses that have operations, facilities, disputes in Indiana courts, or other needs in or involving Indiana.

How do I schedule a consultation with your Business & Corporate Law team?

You can contact Riley Bennett Egloff by phone or through the contact form on our website to request a consultation with a Business & Corporate Law attorney.
During the initial conversation, we will discuss your business goals and legal needs and determine how we can assist you most effectively.