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Overview

Mr. Hitchcock's practice is limited to business sales and acquisitions, and organization or dissolution of business entities, including the transition of ownership in closely held businesses.

Business Sales and Acquisitions

Much of Mr. Hitchcock’s practice involves the structuring of business sales and acquisitions with the goals of obtaining the best possible tax advantages and utilizing a practical approach to the transaction. His work includes representing clients in corporate mergers and reorganizations, and structuring the sale or purchase of ongoing business entities. 

Business Organizations

Mr. Hitchcock assists clients in the formation and legal maintenance of various business entities including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. His services include:

• Maintaining accurate corporate records
• Dissolution of business entities
• Negotiating complex contracts
• Drafting buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, LLC operating agreements and other contracts which occur between the business and its owners

Mr. Hitchcock obtained his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Penn State University. He obtained his law degree from Willamette University College of Law in 2007, graduating magna cum laude, where he served as Articles Editor of Law Review.