NextGen Law Group

We provide comprehensive general legal services to small and medium-sized businesses, functioning as legal counsel to businesses who don't have an in-house legal department helping them navigate the complexities of daily operations and legal issues.  We assist with a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, contract negotiation and compliance, employment law, intellectual property, and risk management.  By offering practical, accessible legal counsel, we help businesses manage legal challenges efficiently, reduce risks, and support growth, all on their budget.  Our attorneys become an integral part of our clients' teams, providing tailored solutions and proactive advice to address both immediate needs and long-term objectives.

We provide expert guidance in business mergers and acquisitions, a cornerstone of our business practice.  Whether acquiring a competitor to expand market share, selling a family-owned business to the next generation, or navigating the complexities of a cross-border transaction, we guide our clients through every step of the M&A process.  We take a lead role in negotiating and structuring deals, managing due diligence, and preparing the necessary documentation to ensure a smooth closing.  Our team coordinates closely with clients to address the full range of legal issues that may arise, including antitrust, corporate governance, employment law, tax, intellectual property, real estate, and more.

We provide comprehensive legal services for businesses at every stage of formation, helping clients choose the right structure to meet their goals and ensure long-term success.  Whether forming a limited liability company (LLC), partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or other business entity, we guide clients through the complexities of the formation process, from drafting foundational documents to advising on governance structures and tax considerations. We work closely with entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses to customize solutions that align with their specific needs, helping them navigate regulatory requirements and minimize potential liabilities. Our goal is to provide clear, practical advice that empowers clients to make informed decisions as they establish and grow their businesses.

We assist clients with business reorganizations, helping them navigate complex restructuring processes to enhance operational efficiency, improve financial stability, and position their businesses for future growth.  Whether through mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, recapitalizations, or debt restructurings, we provide strategic counsel on all aspects of the reorganization process.  We guide clients through the legal, financial, and operational considerations, including the negotiation of terms, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management.  We work closely with business leaders to design and implement effective reorganization strategies that align with both short-term objectives and long-term goals, ensuring a smooth transition while minimizing risk and disruption.

We provide comprehensive business succession planning services to help clients prepare for the smooth transition of ownership and leadership in their companies. Whether planning for the transfer of a family-owned business, ensuring continuity in the event of retirement, disability, or death, or structuring the sale of a business to key employees or outside buyers, our team offers tailored solutions that address both the legal and financial aspects of succession. We work closely with business owners to develop strategies that protect the long-term viability of the business, minimize tax liabilities, and address potential family dynamics or stakeholder interests. Our goal is to ensure a seamless succession process that preserves the business’s legacy, supports its future success, and provides peace of mind to owners and their families.

When providing estate planning services, we take a personalized approach to understand our clients' goals, values, family dynamics, and philanthropic aspirations.  By carefully analyzing relevant tax considerations and exploring available planning strategies, we craft estate plans that are tailored to each client’s unique needs.  Our services typically include the creation of Wills, Trusts, Advance Health Care Directives, and Durable Powers of Attorney, and may also involve more complex instruments such as Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Charitable Remainder or Lead Trusts, Minor's Trusts, and others.  We handle estates of all sizes, including those with intricate assets like real estate holdings, closely held businesses, large retirement accounts, and specialized executive compensation plans.  Our goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of estate planning with clarity and confidence, ensuring their legacy is preserved according to their wishes.

We assist a wide range of nonprofit organizations—including public charities, private and operating foundations, business leagues, social clubs, and advocacy groups—by providing tailored legal counsel that aligns with their mission and goals.  Our team takes the time to deeply understand each client’s unique needs and priorities, ensuring that their policies and procedures are both compliant with applicable laws and reflective of their organizational mission.  We guide clients through the complex maze of state and federal regulations governing nonprofit activities, offering creative, practical solutions to the challenges they face.  In addition, we assist with the formation of nonprofit entities and the filing for tax-exempt status, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.  Whether acting as general counsel or a trusted thought partner, we customize our services and engagement length to meet each client’s specific needs, drawing on decades of legal and operational expertise to help nonprofits effectively scale their collaborations, outreach, and impact.

With a specialty and advanced credentials in tax law, we consider our tax planning services a crucial part of our practice.  Whether forming a business, reorganizing a business, selling a business, or engaging in any large transaction or business planning, there is usually a more tax-efficient way to do it.  From the outset of a transaction, our team works to understand the client's business, organizational structure, and financial position to ensure that the transaction aligns with their goals.  By integrating tax planning early in the process, we help clients achieve their objectives while minimizing potential tax liabilities and risks.