Jeana Goosmann
CEO, Founding and Practicing Attorney
Legal Solutions for Your Business
Starting (and owning) a business is an exciting journey, but it comes with complex legal and structural decisions that can impact your success for years to come. At Goosmann Law Firm, our business attorneys work with entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporations to form, grow, and maintain their businesses with confidence.
We guide clients through the process of choosing the right entity, drafting foundational agreements, and ensuring ongoing compliance with state and federal laws. Our team of attorneys provides the legal insights and proactive strategies necessary to not only protect your investment but position your business for long-term growth and legacy.
Entity Selection and Formation
Choosing the right business structure whether that be a LLC, partnership, corporation, S corporation, or other entity, is one of the most important decisions you will make at the beginning of the process.
Operating Agreements and Bylaws
Strong governance documents are essential to protecting owners and avoiding disputes. Goosmann attorneys have plenty of experience drafting and reviewing operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements tailored to your business needs.
Compliance and Corporate Maintenance
We help clients maintain compliance with corporate formalities, annual filings, and record-keeping requirements to protect liability shields and reduce risks of penalties or disputes. Let us serve as your registered agent.
Business Transactions
Our team assists with mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other significant business transactions, ensuring contracts and agreements safeguard your interests.
Risk Management and Dispute Avoidance
Through proactive planning, contract drafting, and ongoing counsel, we help clients reduce legal risks and avoid costly disputes that can disrupt business operations.
General Counsel Services
For many businesses, our attorneys serve as outside general counsel, providing day-to-day advice and responsive legal support without the expense of in-house staff.
Meet Our Team
Aaron D. Adams
Partner
Chris Chochon
Associate
Michelle Lounsbery
Senior Counsel
Andrew W. Simpson
Managing Partner
Abbey Janecek
Associate
Laura O. Peska
Associate
Kelly Henry Turner
Partner
Maya Kindle
Associate
Contact
Connect with us today to speak with our Business Formation and Maintenance legal team.
Business Formation and Maintenance FAQ
What type of entity should I choose for my new business?
The right entity depends on your goals, liability concerns, tax considerations, and growth plans. Our attorneys evaluate your situation and recommend a structure — such as an LLC, partnership, or corporation — that best fits your needs.
Do I need an attorney after my business is formed?
Yes. Ongoing legal maintenance is critical to protect your business from liability, keep compliance up to date, and address contracts, disputes, and growth opportunities as they arise.
Can you help with both start-ups and established businesses?
Absolutely. We regularly assist start-ups in formation and early growth, while also providing strategic counsel for established businesses navigating expansion, restructuring, or ongoing compliance.
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Industry Insights
Comprehensive legal guidance across industries, including agribusiness, banking, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. We help clients solve challenges and grow with confidence.
Fractional General Counsel
Scalable business-focused legal services designed to protect and grow your business with confidence.
Mergers and Acquisitions
From buying and selling businesses to contracts, franchising, joint ventures, and exit planning — our attorneys make deals happen.