Comprehensive Legal Support for Entity Formation, Governance, and Dissolution in WV, KY, OH, and PA
At Lewis Gianola, we provide strategic legal guidance to businesses at every stage of their lifecycle. Our attorneys bring deep experience advising corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs) on the full range of issues related to business organizations, operations, and compliance. Whether launching a new venture, managing growth, or handling an ownership transition, we help clients navigate the legal landscape with clarity and confidence.
Choosing the right legal structure is foundational to your company’s success. We assist clients in forming limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, and partnerships, tailoring each entity to suit the specific tax, liability, and management needs of the business and its owners.
Our services include:
We ensure each client’s formation documents align with both state law and long-term operational goals, setting a strong legal foundation from day one.
Once your business is established, ongoing corporate governance is critical to maintaining compliance and mitigating risk. Lewis Gianola advises boards, executives, officers, and managing members on fiduciary duties, ownership rights, and operational best practices. We assist with:
For limited liability governance, we help clients structure effective internal controls and decision-making processes that preserve the benefits of limited liability while promoting transparent operations.
Businesses evolve, and sometimes they come to an end. Our attorneys advise on partnership dissolution, business windups, and corporate terminations with a focus on minimizing liability, preserving value, and ensuring proper legal closure. We counsel clients on:
Should disputes arise, our experience in commercial litigation allows us to protect the interests of our clients effectively. We regularly resolve internal business conflicts, including breach of fiduciary duty, minority shareholder claims, and ownership disputes.
Our business clients are often seeking to exploit opportunities and minimize risk beyond their own internal relationships and organizational structures. Our lawyers work to advise clients and integrate the work of Lewis Gianola’s litigators and regulatory counsel to address issues related to:
This interdisciplinary approach ensures your legal strategy addresses the full scope of your operational reality, not just isolated legal challenges.
Clients across West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania trust Lewis Gianola because we combine legal precision with practical business insight. Our goal is not only to ensure compliance but also to help your business grow, adapt, and succeed. Whether you’re forming a new entity, navigating a partner dispute, or planning an exit strategy, our attorneys provide the guidance needed to move forward with certainty.
Contact Lewis Gianola today to schedule a consultation in Charleston or Morgantown. Our attorneys are ready to support your business with responsive, experienced counsel.
