When disputes arise between owners of a closely held business, they can
threaten the continued daily operations of the business and its future
viability. Disputes among owners of law firms, medical practices and other
professional services present special challenges. This program will provide:
- A general overview of the duties that owners of closely
held service businesses owe to one another, and the entity and the
issues (including ethical issues for professionals) that, if dealt with up
front, can avoid costly problems in the future
- An explanation of the most common disputes that arise
among owners, and the differences between Massachusetts and Delaware law in
resolving such disputes
- An accounting perspective both for the planning and
break-up stages
- A discussion of remedies for resolving disputes when they do arise, with a
particular focus on the benefits of mediation
Faculty:
Marc C. Laredo, Esq., Program Chair
Laredo, Smith & Kane LLP, Boston
Peter Brown, CPA, Panelist
Citrin Cooperman, Braintree
Dustin Hecker, Esq., Panelist
ArentFox Schiff LLP, Boston
Kurt S. Kusiak, Esq., Panelist
Fitch Law Partners LLP, Boston
Jeffrey Stern, Esq., Panelist
The Mediation Group, Brookline