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ZMA Legal handles a wide range of matters from the reduction of legal risks and liability to compliance with regulatory matters and applicable laws. The firm acts as general counsel to numerous business entities. In connection with its representation of corporations, ZMA Legal prepares all necessary documents, acts as the registered agent of the company, maintains corporate minutes, reviews contracts and otherwise provides such counseling as is required for the proper handling of corporate affairs.

The firm's experience in business enterprise matters includes, among other things:

• Advising new and existing businesses on the selection of the proper business entity
• Structuring and organizing a corporation, limited or general partnership, or limited liability company
• Negotiating and preparing loan agreements, and structuring loans and workouts and other related security devices and guarantees
• Handling the purchase and sale of a business and business assets, including real estate
• Preparing documentation necessary for shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and operating agreements
• Counseling shareholders, members or partners on corporate, partnership or limited liability company matters or disputes
• Working with tax professionals and financial consultants to assist the business in reducing tax consequences and risk, while maximizing profits
• Negotiating and documenting creditors' claims, workouts and bankruptcies