The closely held corporation is a relatively new corporate formation, with a distinct and unique body of law that is still developing: lawmakers have recognized that the closely held corporation has its own needs, and its own potentials for malfeasance. Closely Held Corporations is a definitive work on this multi-faceted and ever-evolving area of law. Written by two nationally recognized scholars in the corporate law field, the book considers laws, regulations and judicial opinions, at both the federal and state level. It also references the wealth of legal scholarship on the subject, in extensive detail. Closely Held Corporations provides profound insight into creating viable and highly successful corporate structures and bylaws that will help avoid future conflict. In addition, the work provides everything a practitioner needs to successfully resolve conflict, should it arise.

This skillfully drafted and highly effective treatise:

Maintains current treatment of all facets of close corporation law;

Focuses on the transactional and litigation issues that are unique to this particular corporate form;

Considers both basic and more sophisticated issues, and as such is relevant for both the seasoned practitioner, and one who is newer to the field, and;

Includes highly detailed forms and litigation pleadings.