Business Formation Attorney in PA, NJ & NY

Starting a business is exciting — but can also be overwhelming. Choosing the wrong entity or skipping legal steps now can lead to tax problems, partner disputes, or personal liability down the road. That’s why working with an experienced business formation attorney matters from day one.

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company’s current legal risks?

Why Business Formation Matters for Long-Term Success

You only get one chance to start strong. Many entrepreneurs use generic online legal services or rush into an LLC without fully understanding their options—or the long-term implications.


Here’s why new business formation services are critical to your success:


  • The wrong entity can expose you to personal liability or result in tax inefficiencies
  • Misfiled documents can delay operations or cause compliance penalties
  • DIY agreements won’t protect your interests in a dispute
  • State-specific rules (like New Jersey business formation laws vs PA or NY) can complicate the process if you go it alone


We help you avoid costly mistakes now—so you can grow without legal headaches later.

How Our Business Formation Services Work

Our business formation lawyers don’t just file your paperwork... we build a legal foundation for your future.


Here's what to expect with Company Counsel LLC:


  • Legal Entity Planning: Guidance on entity type — LLC, Corporation, or Partnership — based on your business model, growth goals, and tax strategy

  • State-Specific Filings: Complete formation packages for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, including Articles of Incorporation, EIN, operating agreements, and more

  • Risk & Liability Protection: Protect personal assets and structure ownership and responsibilities clearly

  • Customized Founders Agreements: Multi-member ownership may lead to more opportunity for misunderstandings and potential disputes.

  • Compliance Guidance: Ensure licenses, permits, and other legal requirements are met from day one


  • Strategic Counsel: Receive answers to the most important questions to ask a lawyer when starting a new business — before problems arise

Why Choose Us for Business Formation

At Company Counsel, we’ve helped countless entrepreneurs go from idea to launch — without the costly missteps that come from rushed or uninformed legal decisions. We’re not just paperwork processors, we’re your legal partner from day one.


Our business formation lawyers are here to:


  • Protect you from personal liability and financial risk
  • Ensure your company is formed properly and legally in your state
  • Set you up with contracts, compliance, and protections tailored to your goals
  • Answer the hard questions you didn’t know to ask— and the strategic ones that help you scale


Whether you're starting a consulting firm, launching a SaaS company, or opening a health services agency, our team helps you start a new business with confidence.

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