Rose Law Firm PC
About
Comprehensive legal solutions when business ownership is in transition--family succession, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder ownership litigation/disputes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Screen to confirm that potential client owns a successful/established business and is likely 55+ years old.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Corporate Lawyer for 23 years.
1997 JD from Harvard Law School.
Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions, internal ownership transfers/succession, contract negotiation, commercial agreements, estate planning
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Attorneys at Rose Law Firm are $250 - $395/hour--typically about 1/3rd less than comparably experienced attorneys at large firms.
How did you get started in this business?
15 years of training at other law firms before founding Rose Law Firm in 2012.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Companies worth $5M - $50M; manufacturing companies; transportation companies; agricultural companies; professional service companies; numerous other industries; family businesses; internal ownership transitions; sales to private equity groups.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Assisted business owner in doubling the amount that they received when selling their business compared with client's expectations.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Every business lawyer will claim to have business ownership transition experience. Query: what percentage of their practice is devoted to business ownership transition? how long have they practiced in this area? do they have any national certifications in this space? are they only able to help react to your specific questions; or are they able to help you see the big picture and develop a holistic ownership transition plan? does their team contain tax lawyers, incentive compensation attorneys, corporate attorneys, and estate planning attorneys who know how to work together to provide holistic solutions? can they provide references from prior satisfied clients?
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What is your personal timeline for wanting to exit your business? Other than receiving top dollar when you sell, what other personal objectives do you have for your business?