Buying/Selling a Business

Business Transaction Attorneys

Protecting Your Interests in Sale or Purchase

Buying or selling a business or business assets is fraught with potential perils. The credentials and experience of our attorneys enables clients to undertake any business transaction with confidence. The Law Office of DeCaro & Howell investigates, reviews and performs the due diligence to anticipate and address any legal barriers.

Based in Upper Marlboro, we chiefly represent family-owned businesses of southern Maryland, the Washington, D.C. area, and northern Virginia. We aim to be thorough, cost-effective and responsive to our clients and ensure that the transaction goes smoothly. Call (301) 464-1400 to arrange a consultation.

We represent the buyer or purchaser in buy-sell agreements or bulk sale of company assets. Our lawyers carefully draft or review letters of intent to make sure that the terms and conditions of the transaction are unambiguous and cover all contingencies.

Qualified to Perform Due Diligence

Founding partner Thomas DeCaro brings 30 years of experience to your legal matter. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has worked as a tax lawyer for both the IRS and the Department of Justice. His accounting and legal background enables him to read between the lines of financial documents and contract language to protect the interests of our clients.

On behalf of buyers, we are meticulous in researching every facet of your business deal:

• UCC and judgments search to identify any issues that would preclude the purchase or expose the client to later liability
• Unresolved liens or outstanding tax obligations
• Review of financials to verify that the performance of the business is as represented

For sellers, we can negotiate management agreements to compensate and set parameters for services provided to the new owner during a transition period. We can also verify the buyer's financing commitments to ensure that the transaction is on track.

DeCaro & Howell can navigate clients through large, complex transactions, and we have plenty of industry-specific knowledge. For example, we have helped gas stations satisfy environmental compliance issues, and verified for new owners of a restaurant that the liquor license will transfer.

Contact DeCaro & Howell today at 301-464-1400 to discuss your business transaction with our experienced lawyers. We strive for the highest level of personalized service and we work to foster ongoing relationships with our clients to serve their business and personal legal needs.