Mr. Evans works extensively with family-owned and closely-held businesses at each stage of their existence. He advises entrepreneurs about options for the initial choice of entity and business structure of a start-up business, organizes corporations, partnerships, or LLCs and prepares shareholder agreements, operating agreements, executive and employee incentive and benefits plans and arrangements, and employment agreements.
Mr. Evans develops federal, state and local tax planning and compliance strategies for businesses and has assisted numerous companies with negotiating business sales and acquisitions and structuring outside investment. He also guides clients through the estate and business succession planning process.
In addition to transactional matters, Mr. Evans represents clients in tax controversies, ruling requests, and voluntary compliance and amnesty programs at the federal, state and local levels. He also works closely with clients and attorneys involved in complex commercial disputes to analyze potential tax issues and develop tax planning strategies involving settlements.