Lynchburg, Virginia · Business & Corporate

Lynchburg Business & Corporate Attorneys

From entity formation to sale, PLDR Law's business practice serves Central Virginia owners through every stage of a company's life. James Richards leads the practice as Head of Corporate.

Business matters PLDR handles

Formation & structure

LLC, corporation, and partnership formation
Operating agreements and shareholder agreements
S-Corp elections and tax-aware structuring

Day-to-day general counsel

Contract drafting and negotiation
Vendor and customer agreements
Employment policies and contractor classifications
Commercial leases

Growth, transitions & exits

Mergers and acquisitions
Business succession planning
Owner buyouts and dissolutions

Virginia entity basics

Most Virginia businesses choose between an LLC and a corporation (often with an S-Corp tax election). Each has tradeoffs on tax, formality, ownership flexibility, and investor expectations. PLDR walks through what fits your specific business — not a one-size-fits-all answer.

This page provides general information. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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The attorneys on this matter.

These are the attorneys most often involved in this work.

James R. Richards

Head of Corporate

Helps businesses navigate growth, transition, and related matters — the quarterback who pulls in the right people for the job.

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Mark A. Burgin

Attorney

Handles commercial real estate transactions, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, construction contracts, and the disputes that occasionally come with them.

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On the practice

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Common questions.

The Virginia SCC charges $100 for Articles of Organization and a $50 annual registration fee. Attorney fees for advice and operating agreement drafting are separate.

Not legally required in Virginia, but strongly recommended. Without one, default state-law rules govern — and those defaults rarely match what owners actually want.

Generally when you have meaningful liability exposure, partners or investors, employees, or significant assets at risk. PLDR will tell you when entity formation is overkill for your situation.

PLDR can discuss registered agent services as part of an ongoing relationship. There are also commercial registered agent services that are inexpensive and routine.

Talk through the foundation choice with PLDR.

A real person reads every inquiry. From one office in Lynchburg, PLDR Law serves clients across Virginia.

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Not legal advice. The information on this page is general and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult a PLDR Law attorney for individual advice regarding your situation. Visiting this site or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.