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Does an LLC Need an Operating Agreement in Florida?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

Only a handful of states statutorily require that new LLC’s create an operating agreement.  Even if there is no legal requirement to do so in Florida, however, an LLC should have one. When things are going well within an LLC, members often don’t see the necessity for an operating agreement, but when disagreements arise, having one… Read More »

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Member Versus Manager Managed LLCs in Florida

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

When setting up a limited liability company (LLC) in Florida, you need to decide how the business will be managed.  An LLC functions similar to a corporation, but the management structure is different. You can choose to either have it managed by one or more members, or by a manager. Why Do You Need… Read More »

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Potential Pros and Cons of an LLC

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

You’re considering forming an LLC for your business, but now what? It’s important to hire a Florida business litigation attorney to walk you through the steps and determine if an LLC is actually the right structure for your business. Here’s a look at some potential pros and cons to forming an LLC. Pros of… Read More »

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What Rights and Duties Does an LLC Operating Agreement Govern?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

Under the Florida Revised LLC Act, an operating agreement governs the following areas of an LLC: Relations among and between the members of the LLC and the LLC itself; A manager’s rights and duties; The LLC’s general activities and affairs; and Any conditions or means necessary to amend the operating agreement. §605.0105(1), Florida Statutes…. Read More »

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When Must an Out-of-State LLC Register to Do Business in Florida?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

Under the Florida Revised LLC Act, a foreign limited liability company may not “transact business” in Florida until it gets a “certificate of authority” from the Secretary of State. But what does that mean? If an LLC buys office equipment from a vendor in Florida without a certificate of authority, does it run afoul… Read More »

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What is the Process for a Court to Appoint a Receiver for an LLC?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

In any action where a party has asserted a claim to dissolve an LLC, the court has the authority to appoint a receiver to wind up or liquidate the LLC. In order to appoint a receiver, the court must first hold a hearing after providing notice to all parties and interested persons designated by… Read More »

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When Will a Member or Shareholder Be Liable for Company Debts?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

We have previously posted about a member’s exposure for the debts of an LLC.  We thought it also would be useful to discuss additional situations when a member or a shareholder will be liable for the LLC’s or corporation’s obligations. Florida courts, like many other U.S. jurisdictions, recognize a doctrine often called “piercing the corporate… Read More »

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How Do I Become a Member of an LLC?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

Becoming a member of an LLC is relatively simple.  The requirements for becoming an LLC member vary slightly, however, depending on whether the member is joining at the formation of the LLC or later. At formation, when the LLC will have only a single member, a person may become a member of the LLC… Read More »

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Member’s Exposure to Liability for Owning an Interest in an LLC

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

Under the Florida Revised LLC Act, a debt, obligation or liability of an LLC is solely the responsibility of the LLC and a member cannot be held personally liable solely because of the member’s status as a member.  In addition, an LLC’s failure to observe formalities relating to the exercise or management of the… Read More »

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Are Professional Corporations and LLC Companies Alike?

By Rabin Kammerer Johnson |

Professional Corporations and Limited Liability Companies – Like Ordinary Corporations and LLCs, Sort Of. Like many other states, when licensed professionals – like doctors, lawyers, dentists, accountants, architects, and insurance agents, to name a few – form companies to do business, they do not form your run-of-the-mill corporation or LLC.  Instead, they form professional… Read More »

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