We help you navigate complexity so you can focus on building your business

Owning and operating a business can be incredibly rewarding—but it also involves navigating a complex legal landscape. At Lasher, our experienced and responsive team partners with you and your other professional advisors to ensure your legal needs are met with efficiency and precision, allowing you to stay focused on building and growing your business.

From the initial formation of your business—whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, S or C corporation, or disregarded entity—through mergers, acquisitions, executive compensation and benefits plans, tax disputes, sales, or liquidations, we bring a high level of confidence and professionalism to every transaction. Because tax efficiency is often a key consideration, we work closely with your tax advisors and bring the added value of in-house tax attorneys to develop smart, strategic solutions.

Our commitment to your business does not end when a transaction closes. We offer ongoing support to help maintain corporate records in a cost-effective manner, using a dedicated team to ensure detailed documentation and timely follow-up. We also offer registered agent services, including annual filings with the Washington Secretary of State, to help prevent accidental dissolution and to provide a reliable point of contact for service of process—offering what we consider to be inexpensive insurance against missed legal communications.

A more comprehensive list of our Corporate & Business services includes:

• Business Formation & Entity Selection
  Guidance on structuring sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations for legal and tax efficiency.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Transactions
  Representation in asset sales, stock purchases, mergers, reorganizations, and strategic alliances.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
  Ongoing legal support for maintaining corporate records, drafting bylaws, shareholder agreements, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
  Comprehensive contract services including operating agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Tax Planning & Controversy
  Strategic tax advice and representation in audits, disputes, and compliance, supported by in-house tax attorneys.
• Succession & Exit Planning
  Legal strategies for ownership transitions, business continuity, and generational transfers.
• Executive Compensation & Employment Agreements
  Structuring employment contracts, deferred compensation, stock options, and incentive plans, in light of the complexities of IRC 409A.
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions
  Support with purchases, leases, development, and financing related to business real estate.
• Intellectual Property Protection
  Trademark registration, licensing agreements, and brand protection for business assets.

At every stage, we are here to support your business with proactive, practical, and comprehensive legal guidance.