Wisler Pearlstine has a proud tradition of helping Pennsylvania businesses grow and prosper. We represent many business organizations, serving as local counsel for corporations which are publicly traded and general counsel for entities which are controlled by small groups of individuals or families. Our business clients include manufacturers, land developers, high-technology companies, communications companies, service-related industries, professionals, franchisers, franchisees, wholesale distributors, retail stores, dealerships and non-profit corporations. Our attorneys provide assistance in all aspects of business and corporate law, including business formation, mergers, acquisitions, bank or venture capital financing, and contract negotiations. It does not matter if the transaction is simple or extraordinarily complex—our business lawyers are ready to help.
Why Businesses Choose Wisler Pearlstine Lawyers
We have been told there is a difference. Our business lawyers pride themselves on becoming fully engaged and knowledgeable about our clients business, industry, competition and more. Our dedication to becoming “involved in the business” for each and every client allows us to assist clients with not just simple decisions—but with the “big picture,” so we can truly be an ally and strategic partner. In addition, despite our size, we are very nimble. We can form corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies within days if necessary and draft appropriate documentation such as shareholder, partnership and operating agreements– resolving the many issues which can trouble organizations in future years. We draft both simple and complex form agreements covering all aspects of business operations (e.g., purchase orders, license agreements, employment agreements, etc.) In addition, we help plan for change—a foreseeable event in the life of every business. In this regard, we provide succession planning, advice and representation in business breakups and owner conflicts. Our lawyers proudly serve on the boards of banks, businesses and charities in our community and as a result, we get what makes businesses thrive.
We have Tax Law Experience too.
The firm provides tax planning advice for partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. This advice include corporate tax management, both under the Internal Revenue Code and the revenue laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. When necessary, we are ready to litigate tax matters as well. Our attorneys have had considerable experience with successfully representing businesses in tax litigation at the federal and state levels.
Recent Representative Matters:
- The firm successfully represented a distribution company grossing $100,000,000 per year in a merger into a publicly traded company.
- Negotiated on behalf of a borrower with a lender the refinancing of loans to 14 entities involving over 50 million dollars.
- Negotiated the successful sale of all of the assets of two manufacturing facilities despite significant shareholder disputes.
