Corporate & Business Law
Thorp Purdy has a proud and distinguished history of representing business clients. We take the many needs of our business clients seriously and we are committed to delivering practical solutions. Our attorneys draw on their experience with the same or similar matters to give you options in structuring a transaction, the legal pros and cons of those options, and advice regarding other practical considerations which may impact the matter. Thorp Purdy Jewett Urness & Wilkinson, P.C., located in Springfield, OR, can be reached at 541-747-3354.
Some Transactions Which Our Corporate and Business Attorneys Have Handled Include:
- ENTITY & BUSINESS FORMATION
- CONTRACT PREPARATION AND REVIEW
- EMPLOYMENT MATTERS AND OTHER DISPUTES WITH EMPLOYEES
- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
- ACQUISITION OF, OR MERGERS WITH, OTHER BUSINESSES
- SALES OR OTHER TRANSFERS OF THE BUSINESS STOCK, MEMBERSHIP INTEREST, OR OTHER SECURITIES
- ASSET PURCHASES OR SALES OF SOME OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE BUSINESS’ ASSETS
- BUSINESS SUCCESSION AND ESTATE PLANNING
Choice of Entity & Business Formation
Starting a new business is exciting; it can also be daunting. Whether your business is just getting off the ground or is already up and running, our attorneys can help you evaluate which type of business entity is right for you. We understand the complexities of business management, financial goals, and tax considerations, and we use our expertise to offer sound advice and allow you to focus on the success of your business. Just a few of the ways we can assist with your business include:
- ENTITY FORMATION, SUCH AS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS, PARTNERSHIPS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (LLCS), CORPORATIONS (S CORP AND C CORP), AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
- DRAFTING, REVIEW, AND NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENTS WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND OTHERS
- REAL PROPERTY LEASES
- APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES
- COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY REGULATIONS
Nonprofit Organizations
We understand the unique challenges of managing a nonprofit organization, and we are committed to providing sound advice to the board members, staff, and volunteers doing mission-driven work in the Eugene-Springfield community and throughout Oregon. Our attorneys draw on their experience in this area to assist with:
- STARTING A NEW NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING FORMING A NONPROFIT
- CORPORATION, DRAFTING GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, AND FILING FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
- AGREEMENTS WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND OTHERS
- REAL PROPERTY LEASES
- COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY REGULATIONS
- DISSOLVING A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Creditor’s Rights
No contract or arrangement can completely protect you from the potential stress and financial loss which may result when the person or business who owes you money stop making payments. Our attorneys strive to understand your needs and goals so we can help you protect your rights and comply with the complex and ever-changing laws applicable to foreclosures, bankruptcies, and other debt collection processes.
Our attorneys practicing in the areas of creditor’s rights represent individuals and businesses to collect what they are due. We generally only represent creditors in bankruptcy litigation, and do not represent debtors in bankruptcy administration matters. However, we have in rare cases represented an established client who ran into hard times in ancillary matters related to the bankruptcy.
Our creditor’s rights attorneys may be able to help you with:
- NONJUDICIAL OR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE ON REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
- ALTERNATIVES TO FORECLOSURE, INCLUDING DEEDS IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE AND DEBT WORKOUT
- COLLECTION LITIGATION
- PREPARING, FILING, AND ENFORCING CONSTRUCTION LIENS
- MAKING AND PROSECUTING CLAIMS ON PAYMENT BONDS UNDER THE FEDERAL MILLER ACT AND THE OREGON LITTLE MILLER ACT
- BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION
Employee Benefits
The fringe benefits associated with employment are an important component of the compensation package which helps our business clients obtain and retain quality employees. But the laws applicable to employee benefit plans are an ever-changing landscape as Congress and federal or other agencies amend or enact new rules and laws. Our attorneys strive to stay on top of this regulatory maze and provide our clients with concise and clear advice on how to stay on top of it.
Our attorneys working in the area of employee benefits may be able to help you with:
- Designing and drafting single employer or multiemployer qualified retirement plans for your business, including money purchase pension, profit sharing or 401(k) plans.
- Designing and drafting cafeteria, medical reimbursement, and executive compensation plans.
- Advising plan trustees and/or their professionals on compliance with their obligations under the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, the Labor Management Relations Act, and regulations thereunder
- Correcting past plan errors by filing with the Internal Revenue Service Employee Compliance Resolution System and/or the Department of Labor Voluntary Fiduciary Correction or Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program.