Elke A. Hofmann, Esq.

Legal Services


My Approach

I take the time to learn about your business, and then work with you to ensure that your business is successful. I believe that staying in close contact with clients means I can address day-to-day legal issues quickly and anticipate potential legal issues early - avoiding costly legal fees in the future.

I will respond to your phone calls and emails promptly. If I do not know the answer to a question, I will do the research and find the answer. I also believe that simple solutions are often the most effective.

Fees

I understand that small businesses have a limited budget for legal expenses. An initial consultation is free, my hourly rates are competitive, and I can offer flat and deferred payment billing arrangements for certain projects.

I provide a full range of legal services for your small business, including:

Business Formation and Structure


  • Forming your corporation, limited liability company (LLC) or partnership
  • Structuring your business
  • Shareholder, LLC and partnership agreements
  • Ongoing corporate governance (recording meeting minutes, corporate resolutions)


    • Business Transactions


  • Buying/Selling a business
  • Lease and lease renewal negotiations
  • Financing (private offerings of debt or equity to raise capital)
  • Employment and consulting agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Trademark licensing agreements
  • General legal advice


    • Liquor Licensing


  • On-premises and off-premises licenses
  • Navigating the Community Board process


    • Intellectual Property


  • Trademark registration


    • Other Issues

    Through my network of highly-qualified attorneys, I can also provide legal advice and, if necessary, referrals, for:

  • Business litigation
  • Real estate litigation
  • Employment discrimination law
  • Intellectual property litigation (copyright/trademark infringement)
  • Bankruptcy law
  • Zoning/land use law