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New Jersey Business Lawyer

DeZao & DeZao, P.C. firm can take your case in the following areas of law:

  • Contract Disputes
  • Contract Drafting and Reviews
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
  • Franchise Agreements
  • Purchases and Sales of Business
  • Non-Compete Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Contracts
  • Real Estate Purchase, Sale, and Lease Agreements
  • General Commercial Litigation

Areas of Corporate Law

Forming an LLC

Independent Contractors

Selling Your Business

Opening a Business in New Jersey

Opening a business in New Jersey is an exciting venture thousands of people undertake each year. For your business to succeed it’s important to have an experienced business law attorney help you navigate the legal waters. You have a variety of legal options available to you when opening a business, including sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation (S and C), nonprofit corporation, and an LLC. An LLC is a limited liability corporation and is one of the most common types of business registrations filed in New Jersey. Determining the type of business you should file for is not easy. The choice depends on the tax implications you will face, the number of employees in the organization, the amount of liability you can take on, and the amount of responsibility you want to share with other partners.

Selling Your Business

Are you ready to sell your business? Deciding to sell is difficult, especially if the company has been in your family for generations, if you have become ill and can no longer run it, or if you are ready to retire and travel the world. Whatever your reason, selling a business is a serious legal matter that should be handled by an experienced business law attorney who can help you receive the best compensation package. DeZao & DeZao, P.C. can help you formulate an asking price for your business and ensure you are not accepting a lowball offer. Our practice can also help you determine if any of the following obstacles will affect the sale of your business: a lack of scalability, low gross margins, an overreliance on you as the owner, employees who are not supportive, poor accounting systems, and more.

Independent Contractors

Depending on the scope or scale of your business, independent contractors can play a significant role in your success. Independent contractors are not employees of your company. They are not eligible for salary, benefits, or healthcare. Independent contractors are just that, independent. They likely have many other contracted jobs for companies in the same industry in which you operate. Independent contractors are easy to replace since their contracted terms are reduced compared to a salaried employee. Industries that typically use independent contractors include delivery services, construction, farming, journalism, childcare, residential and commercial cleaning, bookkeeping, accounting, and many others. When your company hires an independent contractor to handle a one-off project or multiple projects, they will be required to complete a 1099 in order to have their taxes filed correctly.

Business Litigation

Business litigation is an area of the law you should never ignore when running a business. Almost every business will wind up facing some form of litigation while it is operational. Potential lawsuits can include issues with employees, vendors, clients, consumers and more. Business litigation, if not handled properly, can cost your business thousands of dollars in fees, fines, and even more if you lose the lawsuit or are forced to settle before reaching court. Businesses can be taken to small claims court and face a multitude of lawsuits for various problems that might arise because of an issue with a product or service you offer, something an employee does or says, and many other problems. Are you facing a wrongful termination lawsuit? How about a discrimination lawsuit? These are major legal issues that any company can face and should not handle alone.

Do I Need an NJ Corporate Attorney?

Business law issues can be some of the most contentious legal disputes. Consulting an experienced team of lawyers like those at DeZao & DeZao, P.C. can help you understand your rights and to protect your interests.

Client Testimonials

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    Office overall were nice, but the best is Veronica. She’s amazing, dedicated, knowledgeable—she absolutely cares about her clients. Every time I had a question, she would answer or return all my calls right away. Very efficient and helpful from start to finish of my case. She’s great; I highly recommend her. I will return in the future if I ever need legal assistance again. Thank you very much.
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    "My experience with DeZao Law Firm was spectacularly positive!"
    My experience with DeZao Law Firm was spectacularly positive. I worked directly with Anthony DeZao, as well as with Megan McRoy. They both kept in touch with me every step of the way to let me know how the case was progressing. I trusted them with every decision that they made, and would recommend them without reservation for any additional legal help or guidance that I might need in the future.
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    I was referred to this firm by my husband and I could not be more thankful that he sent me to this office because the service was perfect. Valentina guided me throughout. I had a car accident and it was a very stressful time in my life. Valentina kept me calm and at ease during all this, and everyone else are very professional too. They were very compassionate and I could tell that they genuinely and truly wanted to help me and fight for me. I recommend them, actually I would be more than happy to recommend them. I know my family will recommend this office as well. They also helped out my husband’s son with his car accident and did a fantastic job for him too! Thanks for everything!
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    "They went out of their way to keep me informed"
    I would like to take this opportunity to thank The Law Offices of DeZao & DeZao for helping me with my legal needs. Especially attorney Margaret Meade and Valentina Failla, Paralegal/Case Manager. They were both instrumental in getting my matter resolved. They went out of their way to keep me informed and on top of al my legal needs. They both truly made this a wonderful experience.
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    "This firm made me feel at ease"
    I had a motor vehicle accident and this firm has been so patient with me throughout the 3 years of my case. Valentina and Rachel have really been a lot of help. They talked me through everything and helped me understand what was going on. I've had accidents before but nothing like this. My car was totaled. It was scary and DeZao & DeZao made made me feel at ease. They always got back to me. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case and the services this office gave me. Also I LOVE their pens!
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Successful Results

Millions Recovered in Verdicts & Settlements
  • $2,000,000 Work Accident Case
  • $3,100,000 Motor vehicle Accident
  • $3,000,000 Bus Accident
  • $8,000,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
  • $2,000,000 Bus Accident

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What Sets Us Apart?
  • A Multi-Generational Legacy of Success
  • Hundreds of Millions Recovered For Our Clients
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  • Capable of Handling a Wide Variety of Case Types