Helping Business Owners
Build, Protect, and Transition Their Businesses
Starting, running, or transitioning a business involves important legal decisions — and having the right guidance makes all the difference. We help business owners form businesses, plan for succession, dissolve businesses, and put clear, enforceable agreements in place.
➤ Schedule a Free ConsultationPractical Legal Solutions for Every Stage of Business
Business Formation
Start your business on solid legal footing with the right structure and agreements in place from day one.
- LLC & corporation formation
- Partnership agreements
- Operating agreements
- Business structure guidance
Succession Planning
Plan for the future of your business — whether passing it to the next generation or a new owner — while keeping it running smoothly if something happens to you.
- Family business transitions
- Ownership transfer planning
- Buy-sell agreements
- Avoiding probate so the business continues operating
- Business continuity planning
Business Dissolution
Close your business the right way — protecting yourself from ongoing liability and ensuring a clean, legally compliant wind-down.
- Voluntary dissolution
- Asset distribution guidance
- Creditor negotiations
- Compliance & final filings
Real Estate & Leases
We help business owners transfer personally owned real estate into a business entity and put the right lease agreements in place.
- Transferring real estate into a business entity
- Preparing commercial lease agreements for landlords
- Lease drafting & review
Over 30 Years Serving Minnesota Business Owners
Founded in Rochester, Minnesota in 1993, Yanowitz Law Firm has more than 30 years of experience helping Minnesota business owners navigate formation, dissolution, and key business agreements. We are known for clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and reliable results.
We're known for helping business owners make smart legal decisions, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence.
Meet on your terms, in person or via Zoom
Convenient meeting times designed for busy business owners
Clear advice on business formation, dissolution, and succession
Focused on clarity, protection, and minimizing disruption to your business
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Whether you are starting, growing, transitioning, or closing a business, we are here to help. Contact Yanowitz Law Firm today for a free, no-pressure consultation.
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Very well organized and pleasant to work with. They also kept in touch with me closely, so I never felt like I wasn’t sure what would happen next. I have no hesitation referring them to anyone in need of the services they offer. –Max Gernand
We recently worked with Yanowitz Law Firm, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The team was highly professional, took the time to walk us through every detail, and made sure we fully understood our options. They were patient with our questions and provided clear, thoughtful answers that helped us feel confident in every decision. – Matt Jankowski
My experience with the Yanowitz firm was great. They were very professional in all that they did for us. I would recommend them for whatever your needs are. –Brian Ness