Galvis & Company

08/26/2026

Your operating agreement should reflect the business you have today.

As a company grows or changes, its governing documents may need to change too. This can be especially important when there are multiple owners, updated management roles, family involvement, or questions about continuity.

An operating agreement may address matters such as ownership, decision-making authority, transfers, incapacity, and changes in membership.

If your business has changed since it was formed, this may be a good time to review the documents supporting it.

Learn more or schedule a consultation:

Get in contact with Lorraine Galvis, Esq., New York Music, Entertainment and Business Attorney

08/19/2026

We are happy to announce that Lorraine Galvis, founder of Galvis & Company and the LFW Network, will be speaking at FinCon 2026 in Palm Springs!

Lorraine will bring her experience as a business attorney serving entrepreneurs who are working to protect their companies, brands, and long-term plans.

If you are attending FinCon this year, use code LORRAINE50 to save $50 on your registration.

Register here:

FinCon is the business event for money creators, helping you go pro and scale. Join us September 10-12, in Portland, Oregon!

08/12/2026

We are pleased to share Lorraine Galvis’s conversation with Janine Firpo on the LFW Network YouTube channel.

Together, they discuss value investing for women and entrepreneurs, including the importance of making financial decisions that align with personal values and long-term goals.

For business owners, those conversations often go hand in hand with thoughtful legal planning: protecting the business, documenting important decisions, and considering what comes next.

Watch the full interview here:

08/05/2026

A business can be one of the most meaningful things a person builds for their family. It can also create difficult questions if there is no plan for the future.

Our August newsletter is about beginning the succession conversation before a crisis forces it. We explore questions such as:

-Does your family want to continue the business?
-Who has authority to make decisions if an owner becomes unable to do so?
-Do your governing documents reflect the business as it exists today?

Thoughtful planning is one way to bring clarity to the people and business you have worked hard to support.

Read the full newsletter:

August is here, and I’m finding myself in a season of transition. I’ve been trying to get a little more movement into my life lately.

07/28/2026

I recently audited my own business expenses and found I was paying for subscriptions I wasn't fully using.

Summer is the perfect time to do a quick "health check" on your business:

✅ Review your vendor and service contracts.
✅ Check your trademark maintenance deadlines.
✅ Make sure your brand name is actually protected.

USPTO processing times are finally under a year—now is the window to file if you've been putting it off.

Need a trademark or contract review? Let's talk.

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Read more from our July newsletter here: https://galvisandcompany.com/what-are-you-really-passing-down-business-succession/

Thinking about your family's future? Learn why business succession planning, operating agreements, trademarks, and annual legal checkups can protect the people you love.

07/21/2026

Business retreats aren't just for Fortune 500 companies.

This summer, we took our own advice and held our annual family business retreat in Portland, Maine. We documented our minutes, reviewed our growth goals, and realigned our vision for the year ahead.

Whether it's a weekend trip or a lunch across town, taking intentional time to review your business foundations is one of the most important things you can do as an owner.

Have you held your annual meeting yet? If not, summer is the perfect time. We can help you get it done right.

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Read more from our July newsletter here: https://galvisandcompany.com/what-are-you-really-passing-down-business-succession/

07/14/2026

Blended families face unique legal challenges that standard estate planning often overlooks.

Between adult children, remarriages, and shared business interests, the question of "who gets what" can become incredibly complicated without a formal plan.

An Operating Agreement allows you to define the rules of your business clearly so your family doesn't have to figure it out during one of the hardest seasons of their lives.

Let's talk about your structure this summer.

📅 Schedule a consultation at galvisandcompany.com or call 212-996-5061 .

Check out our July newsletter here: https://galvisandcompany.com/what-are-you-really-passing-down-business-succession/

Thinking about your family's future? Learn why business succession planning, operating agreements, trademarks, and annual legal checkups can protect the people you love.

07/09/2026

What you consider a gift might feel like a burden to your children. A home. A business. A rental property. Without a clear plan even the most well intentioned inheritance can create stress, conflict, and costly legal battles for the people you love most.

A properly drafted Operating Agreement can keep your business out of probate court and protect your family’s peace of mind.

Is your plan in place? We’d love to help. 📧 [email protected] or call (212) 996-5061.

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07/07/2026

What you consider a gift might feel like a burden to your children.

A home. A business. A rental property. Without a clear plan, even the most well-intentioned inheritance can create stress, conflict, and costly legal battles for the people you love most.

A properly drafted Operating Agreement can keep your business out of probate court and protect your family's peace of mind.

Is your plan in place? We'd love to help.
📩 [email protected] or call (212) 996-5061.

Read our July newsletter here: https://galvisandcompany.com/what-are-you-really-passing-down-business-succession/

Thinking about your family's future? Learn why business succession planning, operating agreements, trademarks, and annual legal checkups can protect the people you love.

06/22/2026

Summer has a way of reminding us what matters.

Between baseball games, family schedules, and even getting caught up in the excitement of the Knicks’ playoff run, life moves quickly. Those are the moments we want to enjoy—not the moments we want interrupted by preventable legal problems later.

That is part of why this month’s newsletter focused so heavily on succession planning.

If you own a small or medium-sized business, now is a good time to ask:
• Is my operating agreement current?
• Does it clearly reflect what should happen if I pass away?
• Have I made things easier—or harder—for the people I love?

I also included a few other practical updates in this month’s newsletter, including improved trademark timing at the USPTO and other legal housekeeping items worth revisiting during the slower pace of summer.

If your documents are outdated or missing altogether, make this the summer you get them sorted out.

Read the full June newsletter here:
https://galvisandcompany.com/summer-business-legal-check-in-protecting-your-brand-planning-the-future/

As the pace of summer begins, it’s the perfect time for business owners to step back and clear the legal 'to-do' list. In our June ...