Legal Service

Legal Representation

Business Law

Helping Large and Small Businesses in Metro Richmond

At Richard J. Knapp & Associates, P.C., we cater to a diverse clientele, spanning from small family-owned enterprises to large corporations in Virginia.

When you choose us for your Corporate Restructuring needs, you can trust that you’re getting the highest caliber of legal representation and personalized service. Let us help you navigate the complexities of corporate restructuring and achieve your business objectives with confidence.

About Business

Corporate Restructuring

Corporate restructuring allows companies to evaluate business practices that negatively impact their bottom line and reorganize the financial, operational, ownership, and other structures to make it more profitable and efficient. Our firm offers guidance and support to clients facing financial distress who are interested in exploring restructuring options. We assess both the short-term needs and long-term goals while coming up with innovative, pragmatic solutions. If your business is facing a hardship, our attorneys can help evaluate how to best position our clients to accomplish obtainable goals and assess a strategy for the best path forward.

  • Business Reorganization
  • Insolvency Issues
  • Financial and Debt Restructuring
  • Operational Restructuring
  • Strategic and Contingency Planning
  • Alternatives to Bankruptcy

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Business Structure

We offer

Help with Restructuring

We strive to be proactive problem solvers, anticipating potential obstacles and devising creative solutions to overcome them. Our attorneys leverage their deep expertise in corporate law, finance, and transactional matters to provide comprehensive guidance at every stage of the restructuring process.

Above all, our goal is to deliver results that exceed our clients’ expectations, positioning them for long-term success in an ever-evolving business landscape. We are committed to building trusted relationships with our clients, serving as strategic partners who are invested in their success.

Other Business Owner Services

We offer comprehensive support to business owners in various capacities.
Here's an overview of the services we provide:

    Business Formation & Governance

  • Determine proper entity selection and organization for your business:
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    • S Corporation,
    • C Corporation, and
    • Partnerships - learn more
  • Preparation of Partnership and operating agreements
  • Registered Agent Services
  • Assistance with obtaining Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Negotiation of buy-sell agreements
  • Creation of bylaws and articles of incorporation
    • Draft custom business agreements – service agreements, vendor agreements, and customer agreements.
  • Compliance assistance with state and federal regulatory agencies
  • Sales, acquisitions, mergers, and dissolution processes - learn more
  • Strategic entity formation and conversion
  • Succession planning

    General Counsel Services

  • Guidance on every aspect of the employer/employee relationship, including:
    • compliance with federal, state, and local regulations,
    • traditional labor issues,
    • and internal investigations - learn more
  • Advise on personnel and employment law matters such as hiring, termination, harassment, and discrimination. - learn more
  • Development of customized policies and procedures tailored to the business
  • Draft of confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information

Our Dedication

Our experienced team of business attorneys are dedicated in providing comprehensive legal support to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business ownership and operation effectively.
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