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With over 30 years of service as a business counselor and corporate litigator, I specialize in the nuanced field of closely held businesses. My practice is committed to guiding business owners through the myriad challenges and opportunities they face. I am the chair of the Business and Corporate Law department at the Weiner Law Group, a flaw firm with six offices in New York and New Jersey..Advocacy for Closely Held Businesses:I specialize in representing family-owned businesses, startups, and established companies across the micro and middle markets. My focus is to facilitate effective business transitions and resolve the complex disputes that closely held businesses encounter.Litigation Practice: My litigation expertise incorporates fiduciary litigation, including business divorce, corporate governance issues, probate and estate litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and intellectual property.Valuation Analysis, Exit and Success PlanningI advise business owners on maximzing the valuie of their hard work and financial sacrifice. My goal is to preserve their personal and professional legacies and assist in navigating transitions and disputes typical to closely held and family-owned businesses.My work encompasses a deep understanding of business law, valuation analysis, value enhancement strategies, small business management, and estate planning. This skill set enables me to guide private business owners in protecting and growing the value of their investments. I am a Certified Valuation Analyst and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor.My practice is built around three core principles:1. Protect the business and its owners' investments.2. Empower owners to understand, enhance and grow their investment through effective management.3. Guide owners towards a successful succession transition at the conclusion of their careers.I have worked with clients across a diverse range of industries, including construction, distribution, manufacturing, professional services, architecture, hospitality, advertising, e-commerce, and software design.I regularly write and lecture on issues affecting closely held businesses and the intricacies of business divorce. I am a frequent lecturer on the governance of closely held businesses and have produced a series of educational videos available on my Youtube channel @CloselyHeld and my blog www.thebusinessdivorcelawyer.com.

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