Business Formation Law Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, MI
Attorneys for Formation Entity in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Successful businesses are built from the ground up and their triumphs are the result of strategic planning. This begins before a business has been formed, as business owners must choose the most advantageous business entity. If you are seeking to establish a business entity, it is important for you to understand your options as well as the costs and benefits associated with each of them.
At Willis Law, our experienced Kalamazoo business formation attorneys have diverse backgrounds and a vast array of skills and specialties, covering the full range of business services. We can explain the pros and cons of various entities and help you develop and execute a sound formation strategy for achieving your objectives.
Understanding Your Business Entity Formation Options in Michigan
For most individuals or groups starting a business in Michigan, there are four ways they can choose to organize their business entity:
- Sole proprietorship — A simple entity that does not provide liability protection to the owner
- Partnership — Can be a general partnership where all partners share in liability or a limited partnership where limited partners can avoid personal liability
- Limited liability company (LLC) — An increasingly popular option, LLCs provide personal liability protection associated with a corporation while offering more flexibility in taxation and operations
- Corporation — S-corps and C-corps are both attractive options for entity formation. There are significant differences in taxation between S-corps and C-corps that could be beneficial or harmful to your operation depending on your circumstances. Our Kalamazoo business formation attorneys can discuss with you and determine the right choice if you are interested in forming a corporation.
Starting a Business in Michigan? Contact Willis Law
Our Kalamazoo business formation lawyers offer sound legal counsel and tremendous foresight in business entity formation. Contact us today at (888) 461-7744 to arrange a free initial consultation to learn more about your formation options. We serve clients in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Paw Paw.

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Meet Your Legal Team
Helping You Achieve the Best Possible Outcome-
Michael J. Willis J.D., C.P.A.
Director and Co-Founder
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Shaun P. Willis J.D.
Director and Co-Founder
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Frank D. Willis J.D.
Chief Senior Counsel
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Donald H. Smith, J.D.
Attorney/Partner
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Mariko C. Willis, J.D.
Of Counsel Attorney
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Samuel R. Gilbertson J.D.
Managing Partner
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Paul Morgan, J.D.
Attorney
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Chico S. Obande J.D.
Attorney
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Jennifer L. Grahek, J.D.
Attorney
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Adam D. Bancroft, J.D.
Attorney
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Davis C. Martin, J.D.
Attorney
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Aric D. Kasel, J.D.
Attorney
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Cody Hayward, J.D.
Attorney
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Nick Tuori
Attorney
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Verelle Kirkwood J.D.
Of Counsel Attorney
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Kristyn Meulenberg J.D.
Of Counsel Attorney
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Nick Vogelzang
Of Counsel Asbestos Litigation Attorney
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Robin Vleugel
Receptionist
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Michele Guyman
Paralegal
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Brian Thompson
Paralegal
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Angie Straley
Paralegal
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Patty Stickels
Legal Assistant
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Kay Davidson
Legal Assistant
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Kerrie Leclercq
Legal Assistant
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Karen Zimmerman
Legal Assistant
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Austin J. Beaudet
Legal Extern
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Max Antonneau
Client Service Specialist
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Mark Zigterman
Accountant
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Margarita Jensen
Intake Coordinator
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Erin Willis
Courier
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Patrick Willis
Courier