Practice Areas

At Doran Law, P.C., we represent individuals and businesses in a wide variety of business contexts by combining our business sense with legal knowledge. As a full-service transactional law firm, we seek to address and resolve issues preemptively - to anticipate and avoid potential legal problems now so that our clients will enjoy a better future. The success of your business is our top priority and, as a small firm that has big firm expertise, we are able to provide our clients with exceptional service and attention.

Business Formation And Commercial Law

We frequently help entrepreneurs with business formation, so that they may start off their companies on a sound legal basis. For existing businesses, we help with strategy, contracts and financial matters. We also help with business dissolution so that small-business owners who wish to sell or wind down operations can do so in an orderly manner.

Real Estate Law

Doran Law represents property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, investors and others in New York in a wide variety of real estate transactions with exceptional attention and care. We represent and serve our clients in a wide variety of transactions, such as:

Buy, sell and lease transactions involving commercial or residential properties
Co-ops, condos and vacation properties
Mortgage transactions
Real estate closings

We draft and review Contracts of Sale and the associated documents, handle closings, and prevent and resolve disputes. As a result of our experience representing lenders in mortgage loan transactions, we know which particular battles a borrower can pick and win with their lender. Our experience enables us to skillfully represent our clients in all aspects of real estate law and to resolve a wide variety of legal issues. We will walk you through the process, give you an overview of what you can expect, and guide you through the process so that your transaction proceeds smoothly.

Business Contracts and Transactions

As a going concern, your attention should be on serving your customers and making a profit, not quibbling over contract terms. We can assist you with sound, enforceable contracts, including confidentiality and non-compete agreements, vendor and service agreements, employment agreements and more. Before making a decision regarding any major business transaction call us - we will discuss your situation, and explain your options and how to protect your interests.

Buying, Selling and Winding Down Business

We can help you perform the necessary due diligence before you commit to buying or selling your company. If you receive an offer to purchase your business, or if you are interested in buying or partnering with an existing business, you cannot afford to make this important decision without having the representation and guidance of an experienced business attorney.

If you are a business owner and are struggling to create a succession plan, r if you are winding down your company, we can help you to achieve your goals in an organized, professional manner.

Setting the Foundation for Your New Business

Are you an entrepreneur who is ready to realize your dream of owning your own business? Any mistakes you make at the beginning of your business venture can be costly to correct later. We can help you choose the most appropriate type of business entity based upon your business needs, risk tolerance and financial needs. We routinely set up business entities for clients such as:

S-corps and C-corps
Limited liability companies (LLCs)
General and limited partnerships
Professional corporations

We will help you to form your new business, obtain an employer identification number (EIN), and open a bank account. Most importantly, if you have partners, we will help you to negotiate and draft a Shareholder Agreement or Operating Agreement that spells how your company will be managed and operated, what rights and obligations each shareholder or member has, and how ownership of your company may be sold or transferred in the event of death, disability, divorce, bankruptcy or any type of buy-sell transaction. It is so important to put a Shareholder Agreement or Operating Agreement in place now when things are good between you and your partners, rather than later when your relationship with your partners may be strained.

PRACTICE AREAS