Services
Hienton, Curry, Wakefield, Lavoy, P.L.L.C. brings together attorneys with extensive experience representing clients in the areas of financial and corporate transactions. We are a boutique law firm that specializes in all facets of commercial financing and transactional law, from preparing the documents for large commercial loans to assisting smaller businesses with real estate purchases. We help our clients divest or acquire businesses, assist them with the right structure to maximize their profit potential and minimize their tax liabilities. Our attorneys use their decades of combined experience to structure the best solutions for our clients, whatever their needs may be.
- Business Formation
- Corporate Law
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Tax Law
- Equine Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Banking and Finance
- Commercial Transactions
- Regulatory Law
Business Formation
Assist clients in evaluating the best entity type for their business. This includes operational, financial, regulatory and tax analysis. All types of entities including, but not limited to, C Corporations, S Corporations, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies are examined. For professional practices, the professional versions of these entities are reviewed with the client.
Corporate Law
Review of the advantages and disadvantages of C Corporations and S Corporations in connection with the client’s business. The ease or difficulty of capital formation and finances in connection with the type of corporation formed is also reviewed. Shareholder rights are discussed and examined with the client before the corporation is formed. The firm prepares articles of incorporation, bylaws and shareholder agreements for new corporations.
Estate Planning and Probate
Assist clients in evaluating their family situation, their objectives for their Estate Plan and the best type of Estate Plan to achieve those objectives. The Firm then works with our clients to evaluate the best types of Wills and Trusts for them and their Estate Plan. In many instances, these documents include very specific and customized terms and provisions to clearly set forth the client’s desires for their Estate. When clients do their estate planning, the Firm also recommend that they implement Durable General Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney and, if they wish, Living Wills. The Firm also assist the clients in structuring their Estate Plan to eliminate or reduce estate and gift taxes. The Firm can also, at the client’s request, assist in integrating charitable giving plans and programs into the their Estate Plan.
Mergers and Acquisitions
The Firm advises buyers and sellers of many types of businesses regarding the sale or purchase of the business. These transactions are complicated and require experienced legal assistance to properly complete. A number of documents are necessary in mergers and acquisitions and each of these documents must be negotiated and completed in a careful manner to protect our client, whether they are the buyer or the seller. In addition, most mergers and acquisitions have significant income tax consequences and, therefore, it is important to have representation who can structure the sale or purchase in such a manner that the best and most efficient income, sales and property tax consequences are achieved. The Firm has extensive experience in representing clients in buying and selling retail, manufacturing, services (including professional services) and construction businesses.
Nonprofit Organizations
The firm advises clients on the organization and operation of nonprofit organizations. Important issues such as the structure of the Board of Directors, the fiduciary duties of the Directors and whether or not to have members (both voting and non-voting) are examined and discussed. It is also very important to discuss the classification for tax-exemption of any new nonprofit organization. The specific tax-exempt classification may well influence the structure and operation of the nonprofit organization. These issues need to be discussed before organizing the entity and applying for tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. The firm has experience in forming and advising many types and forms of nonprofit entities.
Tax Law
Income, sales, estate, gift and other regulatory taxes are important factors in organizing and operating any business enterprise. Mr. Hienton is a Certified Tax Specialist recognized by the Arizona State Bar Association and received his LLM in Taxation from Washington University in St. Louis. For many years he has advised businesses (profit and nonprofit) on structuring and operating their businesses and entities in a manner which minimizes or eliminates certain tax liabilities. In addition, being able to take advantage of various tax exemptions allows businesses to operate more profitably and with greater tax efficiency. The firm attorneys have had many years of advising clients on tax issues and matters.
Equine Law
The Firm prepares comprehensive and precise breeding, training and boarding agreements that are specifically tailored to the needs of our clients. The Firm will consult with our equestrian clients to organize and protect their complete business profile including entity formation, tax planning, trademark and trade name registration, and assets protection planning services. The Firm offers complex estate and succession planning for equine business owners and takes the time to discuss issues affecting your business so that it operates efficiently and effectively.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation lawyers represent clients in all types of business disputes. This includes breach of contract claims, as well as so-called “business torts” including misrepresentation, interference with contract, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition. The firm has substantial experience handling business buy-sell disputes and ownership-control disputes within closely held entities.
Banking and Finance
Represent banks and other lenders commercial loan transactions, including preparation and negotiation of loan agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust/mortgages, security agreements, guaranties, letters of credit and other loan documentation; review of title commitments and entity organizational documents to confirm status of title and authorization to execute documents; advise lenders on loan workout transactions and document such loan workouts; represent lenders in foreclosure matters.
Commercial Transactions
Represent buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of real and personal property and lease transactions, including review of status of title.
Regulatory Law
Represent entities regarding regulatory matters, including utility and water regulation before state regulatory authorities.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
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Business Formations
Business Formations
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Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Commercial Transactions
Commercial Transactions
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Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Corporate Law
Corporate Law
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Equine Law
Equine Law
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Estate Planning & Probat
Estate Planning & Probat
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Non-Profit Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Regulatory Law
Regulatory Law
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Tax Law
Tax Law
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.
Bus, officid molore ventur ma dustrumqui blametur, andandi sseque rem arisquibus se voluptus consectate magnam adit qui officte mporia veligendebis anihilla sandae omnimus andita cus explitam re sit qui nos nati beaquo tem. Nequatu ritatia dolore vellab ide et que reperfe riosapi cidestr uptaturerit omnimus rehentus prestru mquaecae is quatius eius idemquam hiciduciae et oditat acimint asserum alicia ne re pos a aliaerum ipiene por as expeles num facide eumquia nem quiasi verrum si autam, tetur, omnimus.