General Counsel to Small Business
There are many aspects of a business that may not require full-time, in-house counsel. Mr. Bandelli brings distinct capabilities in crucial areas of Small Business and offers comprehensive, full service outside General Counsel to Small Businesses.
From the initial creation of long-term business strategies to advice as you develop, manage, operate and grow, Mr. Bandelli’s years of experience provides guidance and helps you minimize risk by offering a full range of services which include but is not limited to:
- Determine and select the form of entity under which your business will operate, such as a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, professional corporation, professional limited liability company, partnership, etc.;
- Organize and oversee corporate governance matters, including organizing resolutions, approval of policies and filings, founders’ agreements, operating agreements, shareholders’ agreements and partnership agreements, etc.;
- Review, negotiate and draft agreements with clients and customers;
- Review, negotiate and draft agreements with brokers and vendors;
- Review, negotiate and draft agreements with key employees;
- Review, negotiate and draft stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, etc.;
- Other agreements include: joint venture, partnership, strategic alliance, nondisclosure, confidentiality agreements, non-compete, non-solicitation, technology, internet and online business;
- Intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights;
- Manage legal matters including dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration;
- Manage real estate matters including leasing, purchasing and selling, developing and financing transactions; and
- Due diligence documents and management.
“In the Fall of 2014, our company (E.A. Berg Associates) was in a transitional phase. In addition to acquiring and integrating smaller brokers to expand our geographical footprint, we were in the process of completing a large transaction to establish a presence in data analytics. As the food broker industry was in flux and the market was consolidating, the Company was taking steps to remain competitive while laying the groundwork for a prospective national solution for our clients. During this time, we retained Stanford Bandelli on an unrelated legal matter. We were very impressed by his level of professionalism and his commitment to our success. Within several weeks, it became clear that Stanford’s counsel could prove beneficial in matters pertinent to our Company’s affairs and he was retained as General Counsel. (His extensive background as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney assured us that he was trustworthy and skilled at negotiations). As General Counsel to the Company, we relied upon Stanford’s legal analysis and recommendations when making decisions of consequence concerning the future of our business. He was an active participant in all Board of Directors meetings and responsible for oversight in most matters requiring executive approval. In November of 2018, with Stanford’s assistance, we successfully completed a transaction that as a combined entity accounts for over $1B in sales and provides our clients with coverage throughout the United States.
As Stanford was a valued member of our team, we highly recommend him as General Counsel.”