Entity Formation & Dissolution Attorney – Start Strong, Exit Smart
Starting a business or winding one down involves more than paperwork — it’s about making legally sound decisions that protect your future.
At Rodriguez-McCloskey PLLC, we help New York entrepreneurs, partners, and companies form, structure, or dissolve their businesses with confidence and clarity.
Starting a Business? Let’s Set It Up Right.
Forming a legal entity is a critical first step — and mistakes made here can cost you later.
We help you:
- Choose the right structure (LLC, S-Corp, Partnership, etc.)
- Draft custom Operating Agreements or Bylaws
- File with NYS and comply with publication requirements
- Draft founder agreements, equity splits, and IP protections
- Set up internal governance and prepare for investors
Over Two Decades of Experience & Proven Results.
Ready to Close or Restructure? Avoid Liability.
When you’re closing a business, exiting a partnership, or merging entities, you need to do it cleanly — or risk future legal exposure.
We guide you through:
- Business dissolution filings
- Settling obligations & winding down operations
- Partner buyouts and equity reallocation
- Asset transfers & tax implications
- Internal disputes during exit
- Restructuring your business without starting over
Who We Help
- Solo founders and partnerships
- Professional service firms (LLCs, LLPs, PLLCs)
- Startup teams with co-founder disputes
- Multi-member LLCs needing a split
- Family businesses transferring ownership
- Entrepreneurs seeking clean exits
Why Work With Rodriguez-McCloskey PLLC
- Clear explanations, fast turnarounds
- Legal structure tailored to your goals — not cookie-cutter filings
- Conflict-aware agreements (we draft with the end in mind)
- End-to-end guidance, from launch to closure
- Affordable startup packages + dissolution flat-fees available
Practice Areas
Testimonials
Yenisey is my attorney for years, taking care of all my Real Estate issues. Her listening and paying attention to details and always return calls, makes it a pleasure to work with her. Her experience of so many years in the field, is recognized by the results of each case.
D. Heimlich
Jordan Mandel
Yenisey was very resourceful and straight to the point in helping resolve the matter at hand promptly. She gave great expert advice in regards to my matter and I really appreciate that. 10/10 would recommend it and I was very satisfied with her work.
Ricky Wong
Helen Adler
E. Cepeda
J. Habib
T.Flowers-Ball
Case Names
Concrete Structures Inc. v. Armory Bldr. III, LLC, No. 508000/20 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Jan. 10, 2022)
Yongfu Yang v. An Ju Home, No. 19-CV-5616 (JPO) (S.D.N.Y. 2020)
Cvar Von Habsburg Group v. Decurion Corp., No. 18-CV-11218 (S.D.N.Y 2019)
Barchella Contracting Co., Inc. v. Cassone, 88 A.D.3d 832 (2nd Dep’t 2011)
Peters v Colwell, 2009 NY Slip Op 02980, 61 A.D.3d 729 (2nd Dep’t 2009)
Serving All Five Boroughs + Surrounding Counties
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Bronx
- Staten Island
- Westchester
- Nassau
- Suffolk
- Rockland
- Fairfield CT
Q: What’s the best legal structure for a startup?
That depends on your goals, tax strategy, and team. We’ll walk you through the pros and cons of LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships.
Q: Do I need to publish my LLC in New York?
Yes — NY law requires newly formed LLCs to publish notices in newspapers. We handle this as part of our formation service.
Q: Can I dissolve my business if there’s a partner dispute?
You may need court intervention depending on your operating agreement. We help resolve disputes and guide clean dissolution.
Q: What if I’m taking over a partner’s share?
We handle internal buyouts, transfers of interest, and restructured governance agreements to reflect the new ownership.
Q: How much does it cost to start or close a business legally?
We offer flat-fee packages for LLC formation and dissolution — with transparent pricing and no surprises.