Elliott Stapleton

Chairman of the Board at La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie

I help clients protect what they earn, avoid unnecessary risks, and plan for success. Business Law: My services to start-up businesses or established companies include support on entity selection (Limited Liability Company, S-Corporation, or C-Corporation); drafting contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and liability protection measures (operating agreements/membership agreements, independent contractor agreements, employment agreements, asset purchase agreements, buy/sell agreements, advertising agreements, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and registration of trademarks and copyrights). Estate Planning: I help families plan for the future and limit estate expenses. This includes evaluating family goals and services such as drafting a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Revocable or Irrevocable Trusts. The goal of estate planning is to appoint qualified guardians for minor children, allocate funds to be used for children's primary needs, avoid unnecessary estate administration through the probate court, and limit estate taxes.