The Hogan Law Group, PC
Orange County Business Attorneys

One of the most important things a business owner can do is accurately know the true monetary value of their business. With over 20 years of experience and expertise specifically with privately held companies with annual revenues between $10 – $200 million, the Hogan Law Group understands how to maximize a company’s valuation.

The Concept

Our experienced Orange County business attorneys know there is not just one correct way to buy or sell a business; the key factor is allowing enough time to do the job the right way. With Hogan Law Group, that process starts with planning the post-closing first, by answering the question “What do I do after the deal closes?” If a business owner is selling, we make detailed plans for what to do with the proceeds, including detailed estate planning and asset protection. Then we move on to the transaction itself, and take the steps necessary to make the business ready to sell, and qualified to realize the highest possible sale price. If a company wants to acquire another,

The Approach

Hogan Law Group uses its expertise as an Orange County business attorneys group in partnership with other business specialists in preparation for preparing a business for sale by working through the following series of phases:

• Phase I: Objectives and Timeline
• Phase II: Internal Review
• Phase III: Valuation and Analysis
• Phase IV: Strategies and Planning
• Phase V: Implementation

Hogan Law Group can help answer all the business, personal, financial, legal and tax questions involved in selling a business. For companies interested in acquiring another entity, Hogan Law Group shows them exactly how to conduct the due diligence necessary to make a confident purchase, with no surprises after closing.

Other Areas of Practice

As a leading Orange County business lawyer team, Hogan law Group provides quality and dedicated representation in other areas, including:

• Corporate law; Assisting organizations on corporate purchase and sale transactions, representing the buyer or the seller, serving as outside general counsel to mid-market companies of all types and advising all size companies on day-to-day operations, strategic corporate initiatives, corporate governance, compliance issues and compensation and benefit plans.
• Estate planning; creating, preserving and maximizing the wealth of all estates, no matter what size.
• Franchising and licensing; we have been involved in representing franchisors and franchisee for years, establishing franchise programs, obtaining regulatory approval, and drafting and negotiating franchise agreements and their related documents for both parties.
• Real estate; office and industrial leases, purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs, environmental issues and obtaining entitlements.
• Bankruptcy; Representing creditors in bankruptcy courts throughout the country.