An Operating Agreement is the foundation of every Limited Liability Company (LLC), defining ownership, management, and decision-making rules. In New York, every LLC is required to adopt one—but beyond compliance, it’s a vital tool for protecting members, preventing disputes, and reinforcing limited liability protections.

Learn why your LLC needs a well-drafted Operating Agreement and how The West Firm helps New York businesses craft legally sound, customized agreements that safeguard their long-term interests.

Understand the legal requirements for proving a breach of contract, including the existence of a binding agreement, breach of terms, and measurable damages.

Explore how asset purchase agreements can become central to business litigation, including common disputes, key contract terms, and strategies for protecting your business.

Discover how retail energy agreements set the terms for purchasing electricity or gas, including pricing structures, contract length, and renewal provisions.

Learn the most effective approaches to settling business disputes, including informal resolution, alternative dispute resolution, and court action when necessary.

Compare arbitration and mediation as alternative dispute resolution methods, focusing on formality, decision-making, and how each approach resolves conflicts.

Understand your legal options if a landlord claims you violated your lease, including dispute resolution, lease interpretation, and potential defenses.

Review the legal strategies employers and defendants may use in sexual harassment cases, including proof of policy enforcement, lack of evidence, and procedural defenses.

Learn the most common legal defenses to breach of contract claims and how they can help protect your interests in a business dispute.

Learn how ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration can resolve business conflicts faster, with greater flexibility and often lower costs than litigation.

Learn how an Article 78 proceeding can be used to contest a government agency’s actions, including claims of legal error, procedural violations, or abuse of discretion.

Learn how to respond if a New York agency denies your request, from understanding the reason for denial to navigating appeals and securing legal representation.

Explore the typical sources of shareholder disputes, including disagreements over company direction, fiduciary duties, and the handling of business assets.

Follow a clear process for starting an LLC in New York, from selecting a name to filing Articles of Organization and meeting publication and tax obligations.

Discover how rulings by the National Labor Relations Board can spark legal disputes for employers, including union issues, employee rights, and policy changes.

Learn the elements of a breach of fiduciary duty claim, including proving a fiduciary relationship, breach, damages, and available legal remedies.

Explore how drafting clear intellectual property licenses can prevent disputes, safeguard your rights, and ensure proper use of your business’s creative works.

Explore the circumstances where a receiver may be appointed to manage a business, what powers they have, and the legal strategies available to safeguard your ownership and operations.

Learn the legal requirements for storing chemicals or petroleum in bulk, including permits, facility standards, and spill prevention protocols.

Compare single, double, and triple net leases to see how maintenance, insurance, and taxes are allocated, and which lease structure may best fit your business needs.