What is the best business entity structure for your client’s specific needs? Prof. Nathan Hammons, Director of the Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Marquette University Law School, discusses the newly released Wisconsin Business Entity Handbook and its value for Wisconsin attorneys.

Check out the Table of Contents and an excerpt from the book below.

In this interview, Prof. Hammons shares insights into how it helps practitioners – both new and experienced – navigate the complexities of business entity selection. Hammons is a contributing author of the handbook, written by prominent Wisconsin business attorneys.

The book features chapters about sole proprietorships, various types of partnerships, limited liability companies, traditional and nonprofit corporations, and cooperatives and, more importantly, explains when to utilize those entities’ unique advantages.

References throughout the book to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s other business-related treatises help readers further their research on specific topics if needed. Each chapter also includes an appendix of links to important Wisconsin and federal forms and additional resources.

Prof. Hammons explains the handbook's structure. He also highlights how the book simplifies statutory language, incorporates case law, and provides practical guidance for advising clients.

He also discusses recent legislation, common challenges in entity selection, best practices for advising clients, and how practitioners can stay ahead of changes in business law.

Prof. Hammons encourages attorneys to utilize State Bar of Wisconsin resources and participate in legal writing opportunities, sharing his positive experience as a contributor to the handbook.

For business law attorneys looking to enhance their expertise and better serve their clients when it comes to business entity decisions, the Wisconsin Business Entity Handbook is an essential resource. Learn more and pick up a copy at https://marketplace.wisbar.org/products?pid=AK0443

Book Excerpt