The Fish Legal Counsel Advisory System
High-touch corporate counsel for every stage of your business.
Fish Legal Counsel is a boutique corporate law practice focused on mergers & acquisitions, entity structuring, and sophisticated business transactions. Whether you are buying a company, selling one, or building a new venture from the ground up, we provide clear, strategic counsel that moves deals forward. Be “Secure in the Knowledge” with Fish Legal Counsel.
Focusing on Corporate Transactions
in the following areas:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Due Diligence Management
Deal Structure & Strategy
IP Transfers & Assignments
Federal Trademark Registration
Business Formations & Multi-State Structuring
Corporate Governance & Consents
Commercial Agreements
Corporate Clean-Up & Compliance
Convertible Notes, SAFEs & Equity Issuances
Fields of Expertise:
Manufacturing & Distribution
Freight Forwarding & Logistics
Biotech/Medtech
Retail & E-Commerce
Restaurant/Food
Professional Services (Tax/Law/Medical)
Health, Wellness & Digital Health
Entertainment/Production
Technology, SaaS & Technical Publications
Corporate Formation
I offer flat-fee entity formation services for C-corps, S-corps, LLCs, nonprofits, and professional corporations. Each formation is tailored to your business and includes:
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Direct legal guidance throughout the formation process
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Name availability review and reservation
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Preparation and filing of Articles and the initial Statement of Information
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All Secretary of State filing fees
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Customized bylaws and organizational documents
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Board and shareholder organizational actions, including stock issuance
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EIN registration for banking and tax purposes
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S-Corporation election filing (if applicable)
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A complete digital corporate kit, including stock certificates and ledgers
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Required state notices and tax-related filings (as applicable)
LLC Formation
I provide flat-fee LLC formations for new and growing businesses. Each formation is tailored to your needs and includes:
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Direct legal guidance throughout the formation process
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Name availability review and reservation
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Preparation and filing of Articles of Organization and the initial Statement of Information
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All Secretary of State filing fees
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A custom Operating Agreement, including membership rights and transfer provisions
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Guidance on member contributions and distributions
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EIN registration for banking and tax purposes
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A complete digital LLC kit, including membership ledgers and organizational documents
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Required state notices and tax-related filings (as applicable)
Corporate Counsel Services
Maintaining accurate corporate records and filings is essential for legal compliance, tax readiness, and future transactions. I guide clients through a structured corporate clean-up process to ensure their entity is organized, compliant, and ready for growth. Services include:
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Review and restoration of corporate books and records
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State and federal filing updates
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Governance updates, including bylaws, operating agreements, and shareholder/member actions
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Amendments to Articles or Operating Agreements
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Statements of Information and regulatory notices
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IRS/FTB revivals and good-standing restoration
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Cap table corrections and equity documentation
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Shareholder and operating agreements
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Key contracts and policy updates
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Trademark/copyright filings (as applicable)
A clean corporate structure protects your business—and positions you for financing, investment, and future acquisitions.
M&A Deal Counsel
Buying or selling a business requires clear strategy, precise drafting, and steady guidance from start to finish. As deal counsel, I advise clients through every stage of the transaction, from initial negotiations to closing, ensuring the deal is structured, documented, and executed with confidence. Services include:
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Letters of Intent and deal structuring
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Asset, stock, and membership interest purchases
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Tax-efficient mergers and reorganizations
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Negotiation of purchase price, earnouts, and seller financing
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Drafting and negotiation of principal and ancillary agreements (including Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption, Transition Services, Non-Compete, and more)
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Corporate governance actions and closing deliverables
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Coordination with brokers, valuation experts, tax advisors, and lenders
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Guidance through disclosures, due diligence, and closing
Whether you’re buying or selling, my role is to move the deal forward, protect your interests, and bring clarity to a complex process.