Estate planning is an important step for every adult to take. Those with dependents like children and spouses have more of an incentive than the average person to estate plan, but there are others who need to make plans even more. Those who own businesses may have...
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What are some alternatives to business litigation?
Occasionally, business owners run into problems that they find difficult to resolve alone. Seeking a legal solution is often the most effective way to address these problems. While such a solution often occurs through litigation, there are some situations when an...
Hurley Law Represents Seller in M&A Transaction Valued Over $4 million
Attorney Dustin Hurley took the lead for our firm’s representation of a dealer of industrial power supplies located in Butler County. A west coast based private equity firm acquired our client’s company through a stock purchase. The seller received a blend of cash,...
How do you pass on a business to your heirs?
When you decide that your business needs to stay in your family, one option you need to think about is passing it on through your estate plan. Although you can pass on your family business before death, you may also determine that you want to stay in charge until the...
What risks can business owners face?
If you are running a business, you are a target for lawsuits. They can come from a lot of different directions. Dissatisfied customers file actions for fraud, defects, breaches of contract, and malpractice. Even if you did nothing wrong, your brand will suffer when a...
Starting a small business in 2021; Here’s what you need to know
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the country, 2020 saw an influx of eCommerce businesses begin as Americans were advised to stay home. Since the economy and job market still have unpredictable futures, the concept of working remotely is becoming...
Can you vote out a business partner?
When you started your business, you thought your business partner was the perfect person for the job. Now you’re a few years in and it has gone far less smoothly than you’d hoped. You still think the business can be successful, but you want to remove your partner. Can...
Hurley Law Represents Veterinarian in Sale of Animal Hospital
Dustin Hurley, owner and attorney at Hurley Law, led the firm’s representation of an animal hospital that was being sold to a larger hospital group.
Working with vendors does not always go smoothly
Though many Ohio business owners wish that they could do everything themselves, it is often not feasible. As a result, reaching out to vendors and other parties that could help ensure that operations are able to move forward is common. Though many vendor relationships...
What to do when closing a business
Your small business has had financial struggles in the past, but you were prepared for them. With a small budget devoted to marketing, you and your team were able to map out what months and seasons customers gave your business a boost. You know your clients...


