Florida Business Transactions: Legal Counsel for Buyers and Sellers
Attorney Andrea A. Willis, Esq. provides legal representation for individuals and entities involved in buying or selling businesses across Florida. From small business purchases to complex equity sales, transactions are structured to reduce liability, protect future operations, and ensure compliance with Florida law.
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ABOUT US
Lawyer For Business is dedicated to empowering burgeoning companies throughout New York and Florida. At the helm is founder and lead attorney Andrea A. Willis, Esq. (formerly Andrea A. Tarshus), who is renowned for her steadfast commitment to legal craftsmanship.
With a deep understanding of the nuanced business landscapes of both New York and Florida, we navigate the unique legal challenges that each region presents. Our services extend beyond urban centers to include communities large and small, ensuring that every business owner has access to top tier legal representation. From the bustling streets of New York City to the vibrant shores of Miami, our team is committed to providing comprehensive legal support for businesses of all sizes.
Lawyer For Business is a socially conscious firm dedicated to giving back. Our team donates hundreds of pro bono legal hours each year to our partner charity, Boss BeCause. Started by our lead attorney in 2022, Boss BeCause empowers kids who are fighting life threatening illnesses by helping them launch their own 501(c)(3) nonprofits, free of charge. To learn more about this important cause, donate, join the mentor team, or nominate a critically ill child for a grant, visit https://bossbecause.com/
Andrea A. Willis Esq. represents both buyers and sellers in Florida business transactions, providing end to end legal support to manage risk, structure deals correctly, and ensure enforceable outcomes. Whether acquiring an operating company or exiting ownership, each transaction requires careful alignment of legal, operational, tax, and regulatory considerations. Legal review and negotiation are critical to understanding obligations, minimizing exposure, and closing cleanly.
Services for buyers and sellers include evaluation of asset versus equity purchase structures; drafting or review of letters of intent; comprehensive due diligence on contracts, liabilities, leases, licenses, and operations; drafting and negotiating asset or stock purchase agreements; structuring representations, warranties, indemnifications, and post closing restrictions; assignment and transfer of business assets, intellectual property, and vendor contracts; managing buyer side due diligence requests; coordinating closing logistics, documentation, and transition schedules; and ensuring all closing materials are properly executed and delivered.
When franchise relationships are part of a business deal, legal review is necessary. Attorney Andrea A. Willis, Esq. assists with analysis of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and transfer requirements during business acquisitions or sales that involve franchise obligations.
Franchise related services include:
FDD review and risk identification
Interpretation of franchise agreement obligations
Coordinating documentation with franchisor approval
Embedding franchise terms into business purchase or sale documents
Attorney Andrea A. Willis, Esq. focuses exclusively on business transactions. She represents Florida clients in business purchases, sales, and transitions, providing legal guidance that is deal oriented, efficient, and informed by direct experience negotiating and drafting transaction documents.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
Define the structure, participants, risks, and objectives
2. Review
Analyze LOIs, contracts, leases, liabilities, and business records
3. Drafting
Prepare or refine LOIs, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Florida legal entity formation documents
4. Execution
Close the deal and finalize all required deliverables
What Our Clients Say
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Stephen Szortyka
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"I've worked with Andrea and her team several times over the years for my businesses, and each experience has been exceptional. Her and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and always take the time to explain things clearly. Whether it's reviewing contracts, handling legal disputes, or providing general business counsel, I always feel confident knowing they have my best interests in mind."
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Alicia Vaughn
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"I started a business with two other people and we tried to set up an LLC by ourselves and didn't realize how complicated it was. We reached out to Andrea for help and she has been amazing with answering ALL of our questions. She helped us get our LLC official and complete. It was such a weight off my shoulders."
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Marie VanNostrand
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"Andrea Willis was instrumental in helping our small, women-owned business be certified as a M/WBE in NYC. The process was daunting, but Andrea made it seamless with her guidance. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and delivered high-quality work that exceeded our expectations."
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MJ Morley
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"Andrea is an excellent and incredibly organized business attorney. We frequently co-counsel to handle MWBE applications and appeals and clients love working with her and how simple she makes the process."
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Colleen Marchetta
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"Andrea was wonderful to work with! She responded quickly and helped us with everything needed to start our 501(c)3. She was able to make a complicated process easy-to-follow and complete. I highly recommend Tarshus Law Firm for business start-ups!"
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Ian Gattie
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"Andrea (Lawyer for Business) has helped me on multiple occasions navigate various things with our business. She is wonderful, smart, and patient. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a lawyer for business."
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