Business Sale Attorney in Boston

A business sale attorney handles the legal side of buying or selling a business. This includes structuring the deal, conducting or managing due diligence, drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement, and coordinating the closing. At Acquisition Stars, Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky is personally involved in every transaction.

Yes. Even straightforward business sales involve purchase agreements, liability allocation, non-compete terms, and closing mechanics that carry real legal risk. The cost of experienced counsel is small compared to the cost of a poorly structured deal or a post-closing dispute that could have been prevented.

Legal fees depend on the size and complexity of the transaction. Acquisition Stars provides personal attention and 15+ years of M&A expertise with the managing partner on every deal. We discuss scope and structure during your initial engagement assessment.

No. Representing both sides in the same transaction creates a conflict of interest. We represent one party, either the buyer or the seller, and advocate exclusively for that client's interests throughout the deal.

Our practice is focused exclusively on M&A transactions. Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky brings 15+ years of deal experience, which means we have seen and solved the issues that general practice attorneys encounter for the first time. You get specialized M&A counsel with the personal responsiveness of a boutique firm.

Restricted under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (effective October 1, 2018). Non-competes are limited to 12 months (or 24 months if the employee breached a fiduciary duty). Prohibited for nonexempt employees, employees terminated without cause, employees under 18, and undergraduate/graduate students in internships. The employer must provide "garden leave" (50% of highest salary in the last 2 years) or other mutually agreed consideration. Non-competes in connection with the sale of a business are exempt from these restrictions.

Massachusetts imposes a flat 8% corporate excise tax on net income, plus a non-income measure (either net worth or tangible property). The state recently enacted a 4% surtax on personal income over $1 million (the "Fair Share Amendment"), which affects high-income sellers and pass-through entity owners.

Massachusetts has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 62C, Section 51 imposes successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes. Buyers must request a tax waiver from the Department of Revenue before closing.

During your confidential initial consultation in Boston, we'll discuss your business sale transaction law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Massachusetts, and outline a clear path forward. We'll explain our process, answer your questions, and determine if we're the right fit for your needs.

Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Boston. Our managing partner handles business sale transaction law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.