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Tag: corporate transactions and finance

The “Accredited Investors”: Who Are They, and Can Your Company Raise Funds Without Them?

Private fundraising is a lifeline for startups and established businesses alike, yet the questions of who can invest, and how, trip up even sophisticated founders. Under federal securities regulations, most private offerings are restricted to “accredited investors”

May 28, 2026 |  By: Brendan Thompson   Private fundraising is a lifeline for startups and established businesses alike, yet the questions of who can invest, and how, trip up even sophisticated founders. Under federal securities regulations, most private offerings are restricted to “accredited investors”, but this threshold qualification has been a moving goalpost in… Continue reading The “Accredited Investors”: Who Are They, and Can Your Company Raise Funds Without Them?

Essential Terms to Include in the Operating Agreement If You Have a Multi Member LLC in New York

New York requires that every LLC formed within the state has an operating agreement executed by the members within the first 90 days of formation.

May 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn Williams   One of the most important steps of forming an LLC in New York is creating an operating agreement. New York requires that every LLC formed within the state has an operating agreement executed by the members within the first 90 days of formation. This requirement exists regardless… Continue reading Essential Terms to Include in the Operating Agreement If You Have a Multi Member LLC in New York

Key Similarities and Differences Between an LLC and a Corporation

Deciding between an LLC or a corporation will depend on the business owner’s needs and their goals when forming a company in New York.

May 12, 2026 | By: Carolyn Williams   One of the most difficult tasks for several New Yorkers who are looking to go into business is determining whether they should form an LLC or a Corporation. Making the decision as to whether to choose an LLC or a corporation will depend on the business owner’s… Continue reading Key Similarities and Differences Between an LLC and a Corporation

Key Contract Provisions to Draft a Well Written Agreement

In order to draft a legally binding agreement, there are several terms that you must consider in order to make sure that your contract terms are legally enforceable.

March 9, 2026 | By: Carolyn Williams   In order to draft a legally binding agreement, there are several terms that you must consider in order to make sure that your contract terms are legally enforceable. Here are a few key terms to consider:   Identity of the Parties: Who are the parties to the… Continue reading Key Contract Provisions to Draft a Well Written Agreement

“Transacting Business” & Business Transactions

February 23, 2026 |  By: Brendan Thompson   Agreements for the purchase and sale of a business universally require the parties thereto to represent that their businesses are duly organized and in good standing in each jurisdiction so required—yet this fundamental representation is often overlooked. These aptly named “organization” or “good standing” representations are indicative… Continue reading “Transacting Business” & Business Transactions

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig and John Marshall Bank to Host Veteran Business Summit in Vienna

Free Event on November 6th to Provide Critical Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs Across the Region   TYSONS CORNER, VA (October 22, 2025) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a certified veteran-owned law firm, and John Marshall Bank are proud to announce the Veteran Business Summit, taking place on November 6th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig and John Marshall Bank to Host Veteran Business Summit in Vienna

Founders’ Agreement: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of a Founder Fallout

Founders’ Agreement: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of a Founder Fallout

July 30, 2025 |  By: Brandon Rickwood   Every great startup has a great story: an awesome idea, a visionary founder, and the relentless drive to build something extraordinary. But as any experienced founder will tell you, creating a company with a co-founder is not so much like a casual partnership as it is like… Continue reading Founders’ Agreement: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of a Founder Fallout

LLC or Inc.? Choosing What’s Best for Your Virginia Business

June 19, 2025 |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most important decisions you will make when starting a new business. For most small to mid-sized businesses, this choice often comes down to forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Corporation (Inc.). Each structure offers… Continue reading LLC or Inc.? Choosing What’s Best for Your Virginia Business

What is a Public Benefit Corporation?

For entrepreneurs who seek to provide a public benefit and make a profit for their owners,  a public benefit corporation may be the solution.

March 5, 2025 |  By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   For entrepreneurs who seek to provide a public benefit and make a profit for their owners,  a public benefit corporation (“PBC”) may be the solution. Unlike a nonprofit corporation, which does not have shareholders or owners, a public benefit corporation does have owners. In April… Continue reading What is a Public Benefit Corporation?

Negotiating with a Title Insurer: An Introduction for Lenders

Negotiating with a Title Insurer: An Introduction for Lenders.

March 4, 2025 |  By: Clare Schuller   Survey Issues & Zoning Issues – address them early   Removal of Survey Exception   Most title insurers will have a basic threshold under which they are generally willing to delete the survey exception from the lender’s policy without a current survey.  They are usually in the… Continue reading Negotiating with a Title Insurer: An Introduction for Lenders

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.