Business & Corporate Law

Legal counsel for the decisions that shape a business.

Businesses encounter legal issues throughout their lifecycle—from formation and early growth to acquisitions, ownership transitions, succession, and sale. Good business counsel should do more than prepare documents. They should help owners understand risk, structure transactions intelligently, and make informed decisions before problems become disputes. That's where we come in.

Sampsel Kouba PLLC advises business owners, companies, executives, and investors on transactions, governance, planning, and day-to-day legal matters. Our transactional practice is informed by our litigation experience: we understand how contracts and business relationships are tested when expectations diverge, so that we can help you plan accordingly.


Representative cases:

  • Business formation and entity selection
  • Limited liability company and corporate structuring
  • Operating agreements and shareholder agreements
  • Partnership and ownership agreements
  • Business acquisitions and sales
  • Mergers and other strategic transactions
  • Asset purchase and stock purchase transactions
  • Due diligence
  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Business succession and ownership-transition planning
  • Corporate governance
  • Shareholder, member, director, and officer matters
  • Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
  • Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work
  • Vendor, customer, and strategic-partner agreements
  • Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
  • Business reorganizations
  • Regulatory and operational compliance
  • Risk management
  • General business counseling
  • Outside general counsel services

Practical advice. Informed decisions.

Not every business needs a full-time in-house legal department. Many do need experienced counsel who understand your business, can identify legal issues early, and who is accessible when important decisions arise. Our business & corporate law, outside general counsel, and transactional services are designed to provide that resource without unnecessarily complicating your decision-making process.

Whether you are forming a company, negotiating a significant transaction, planning an ownership transition, or looking for ongoing business counsel, contact Sampsel Kouba PLLC to discuss how we can assist.

If you have questions or need legal assistance, we’re here to help. Our team is ready to provide you with the guidance you need.