Founded by entrepreneurs who took bold risks to pursue their dreams, Frantz Ward understands the passion and challenges of building a new business. Many of our most successful clients began as small entities or start-ups, and we take pride in having supported their growth every step of the way.
Our Entrepreneurs and Growing Businesses Industry Group supports early-stage companies with essential needs such as:
- Entity selection and formation
- Corporate documentation
- Managing annual meetings
- Government licenses and permits
- Defending against citations and claims
- Implementing policies and benefits to maximize human capital
- Regulatory compliance
Our multi-disciplinary team’s industry experience enables us to provide specific, insightful counsel, helping clients seize opportunities by evaluating tax implications, legal and liability issues, business goals and growth plans, and tailored management structures. Our dedication to supporting business owners is reflected in our attorneys’ active involvement in organizations like the Council for Smaller Enterprises in Northern Ohio, the National Small Business Association, the Employers Resource Council, the Ohio Manufacturers Association, the Ohio Cast Metals Association, and the Great Lakes Funding Network.
While our attorneys have received recognition for their service, we take even greater pride in our clients’ achievements, including multiple honors such as the Weatherhead 100 and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Representative Matters
- Provided counsel to numerous start-up organizations on entity selection and formation, including assisting an Ohio-based medical marijuana processor in navigating complex tax implications, and regulatory, growth, and liability protection matters.
- Represented a financial services company in various corporate governance matters including the design of its management structure and exit strategies through shareholder buyout mechanisms.
- Represented a Software as a Service (SaaS) company in the recapitalization of its capital structure, seed, and preferred stock offerings, multiple strategic acquisitions, and the debt and equity financing for such transactions.
- Represented a medical device manufacturer in various corporate governance matters including providing counsel during board meetings and drafting compliance and compensation policies.
