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Arenson & Maas PLC
425 Second Street SE, Suite 900
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

P: 319-363-8199 F: 319-363-8448

Business Law

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We enjoy working with our clients to help them plan and achieve their goals. When we help you start your business, we also build a foundation for a satisfying and successful relationship for what we hope will be years to come.
With our own advanced business training and background in business ownership, we empathize with your challenges and work to get you on your way to business operations and revenue as soon as possible. Our ongoing objective is to assist you in achieving your goals.

Deciding on the business structure that is right for you

We can help you understand what business model is right for you when starting up, because the right model can lead you to success more quickly and more smoothly. Possible business structures include the following:

  • Sole proprietorship
  • General partnership
  • Limited partnership
  • Limited liability partnership (LLP)
  • Limited liability company (LLC)
  • Nonprofit


Limited liability companies are particularly popular and attractive, because they combine some aspects of partnership and corporation. If you decide to form an LLC, we can help you define the following:

  • Written operating statement
  • Fiduciary duties of members (owners)
  • Fiduciary duties of managers
  • Non-fiduciary duties
  • Duty of loyalty
  • Duty of care

Even businesses need a coach

Life coaches, sport coaches—we believe businesses need coaches, too. We provide business counseling to help you achieve your goals. It can be a jungle out there, especially if this is your first foray into your own business. Coaches encourage, educate, guide, and give counsel. We can do that for you.

New business or established business, we get you on your way

At Arenson & Maas, we know the importance of resolving your business concerns as quickly as possible. We cover the following kinds of business law issues:

  • Business formation
  • Business organization
  • Contract negotiation
  • Contract preparation
  • Dissolution/liquidation
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Equipment leases
  • Due diligence
  • Employment agreements
  • Compensation agreements
  • Operating agreements
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Dispute resolution
  • Business collections
  • Business counseling
  • Business financing
  • Facilities & real property

Progressive legal counsel for the way you work and live today. Contact Arenson & Maas, PLC today.