Schottenstein Zox & Dunn

Whether comprised of family members or others related only in their business pursuits, family enterprises face countless obstacles throughout their development. What often begins as a simple operation can quickly become a complex enterprise facing an array of legal and business issues that require outside counsel.

We recognize that a legal problem doesn’t arise in a vacuum, but instead is a part of an intricate web of other competing business issues.  We work with clients, helping them evaluate the overall business implications, risks and solutions of any given situation.  We add value to our clients' businesses by helping them navigate the gray areas encountered in real-world business.   

From formation to divestment, we offer guidance throughout the life-cycle of your business, including with respect to the following:

• entity selection, formation and governance
• the relationship among equity holders and family members
• capitalization through traditional secured financing, equity financing (including "friends and family," private placements and private equity) and government programs
• expansion through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, franchising and other arrangements
• business management
• employee relations including compensation, employment contracts, benefit plans and union relationships
• equipment and other capital acquisitions
• technology and intellectual property
• distribution and other product-related matters
• real estate and environmental issues
• taxes
• insurance
• litigation and alternative dispute resolution
• business audits
• disputes among owners
• succession planning
• estate and tax strategies

Allies in Growth
We collaborate with clients in order to allow us to understand the unique aspects of each client's business and ownership characteristics.  We help family and other closely held entities achieve their goals by integrating our experienced professionals with the management and ownership of our clients.  In doing so, we make accessible to the key individuals in your business our attorneys focusing in areas such as corporate law, real estate, estate planning, labor and employment, employee benefits, tax, intellectual property and litigation.