Selling a Business in Ohio

Find the right Selling a Business attorney in Lakewood, OH

After years of work in a business, it can be quite profitable to sell it. Being acquired by a larger company is something that many hope for. The process of selling a business is rarely a simple one, however. Federal and Ohio laws govern the areas of mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchanges, and they must be followed for the transaction to have legal effect.

How Do I Sell a Business?

Of course, there must be an interested buyer with an offer in order to sell a business. The job of purchase agents in Lakewood is not only to acquire an offer, but they also lend advice about which offers should be considered. In order to decide the proper value for the rights you are selling, financial records must be updated and prepared to comply with Ohio and Federal law. Finally, an agreement will be reached in the form of a written contract. All parties should review the contract to ensure that it reflects a complete understanding of what the parties have agreed.

What Will I Give Up in the Business?

In selling a business, the buyer gains a right known as "control". Control of a business entitles a party to direct its operations and it may also controls what is done with business property. The right of control can be separated easily from the business, and this often leads the buyers in Lakewood to be less interested in other rights within the company. In fact, buyers regularly leave other rights, such as the right to future earnings, with the sellers so that they can acquire control more cheaply. These particularities make negotiations essential, during which each party should use the opportunity to voice their intentions and concerns.

How Can an Attorney Help?

In selling a business, the seller must meet the requirements of Ohio law. A local Lawyer practicing in Lakewood will be able to advise you about your particular sale.

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Life in Lakewood

Lakewood is in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It is considered a part of Cleveland. It is the third largest city in the county, along with Cleveland and Parma.

Some great places to check out in Lakewood include Lakewood Park, The Rocky River Reservation, The Beck Center for the Arts, and Malley's Chocolates. A really popular restaurant that both locals and visitors love is Aladdin's Eatery,

Lakewood is home to many attorneys who either practice locally, or in Cleveland. These attorneys have excellent training, work in great firms, and can handle the legal needs of residents and businesses.

Famous residents, both past and present, include Matt Dunigan, Teri Garr, Moe Mantha, Jr., Brad Friedel, Sean Patrick O'Malley, Alex Boone, Dick Feagler, and Gary Lewis.

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