Formation Counsel That Looks Beyond the Filing
Most business formation services stop at the state filing. We start there and go considerably further. The articles of organization or incorporation establish the legal existence of your entity — the operating agreement, bylaws, governance structure, and ownership provisions determine whether that entity actually protects you when it matters. Nemovi Law Group provides formation counsel that integrates with your transaction objectives, asset protection goals, financing structure, and long-term ownership strategy.
We form entities across California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, and Texas, and advise clients on jurisdiction selection based on the nature of the business, the location of assets, the number and type of members or shareholders, and the intended use of the entity. For real estate investors and commercial transaction clients, we routinely form the holding entity concurrent with or prior to closing — ensuring the structure is in place before assets are acquired.
We also assist diverse business owners in obtaining WBENC, NMSDC, and WOSB certification following formation — an important step for businesses seeking to access supplier diversity programs with institutional clients and government entities.
What We Handle
LLC Formation
Single-member and multi-member LLC formation with custom operating agreements addressing governance, capital contributions, profit allocation, transfer restrictions, and dissolution.
Corporation Formation
C-corporation and S-corporation formation including articles of incorporation, bylaws, initial board resolutions, and shareholder agreements.
Partnership Agreements
General and limited partnership agreements for joint ventures, real estate investment vehicles, and professional service arrangements.
Joint Venture Structuring
Governance and economic structuring for real estate and business joint ventures, including preferred return waterfalls, management rights, and exit mechanics.
Operating Agreement Drafting
Custom operating agreements addressing voting rights, manager authority, buy-sell provisions, member withdrawal, and succession planning.
Holding Company Structures
Multi-tier entity structures for asset protection, financing flexibility, and operational separation — commonly used by real estate investors with multiple properties.
Diversity Certification Assistance
Guidance on WBENC, NMSDC, and WOSB certification requirements following formation, including ownership and control documentation and application support.
Entity Conversion & Restructuring
Conversion of existing entities to more appropriate structures, addition of new members or partners, and restructuring in anticipation of financing or acquisition.
The Work We Do
The following represent the types of matters we regularly handle. No client names or confidential information is disclosed.
- —Formation of a series LLC for a real estate investor holding multiple California properties, with individual series isolating liability for each asset.
- —Joint venture operating agreement for two investors co-acquiring a commercial property, including preferred return structure and buy-sell provisions.
- —Nevada LLC formation for a California-based business owner seeking the asset protection and privacy advantages of Nevada entity law.
- —S-corporation formation and shareholder agreement for a professional services business with two equal owners and specific succession provisions.
- —WBENC certification application support for a newly formed women-owned construction services company, including ownership documentation and control analysis.
- —Holding company restructuring for a business owner preparing a commercial property portfolio for refinancing, separating operating assets from real property.
- —Multi-member LLC formation for a real estate syndication, including investor admission procedures, manager authority limitations, and distribution waterfall provisions.