I partner with established business owners and strategic advisors in the CT/NY middle market (typically $2M-$15M revenue) to navigate high-stakes structural change, growth, and clean ownership transitions. My approach is practical, proactive, and built on decades of experience—delivered virtually without the friction of a traditional firm.
My goal: help you protect value, manage risk, and execute critical business decisions confidently.
Structural Foundation & Governance
(Post-Crisis Focus)
Battle-Tested Governance Overhaul
Rewriting LLC Operating Agreements, Bylaws, or Shareholder Agreements after a dispute or major event has exposed critical flaws. This is my high-value specialty.
Ideal for:
• Self-employed professionals formalizing their practice
• CPAs or advisors looking for solid legal foundations for clients .
Internal Governance
• Partnership or joint venture agreements;
• Employment Policy Counsel (strategic issues only).
High-Stakes Transitions & Clean Exits
Negotiated Partner Exit: Structuring and drafting the final agreements for shareholder buyouts and corporate separations outside of litigation.
Strategic Business Events:
I help owners prepare for high-stakes decisions: growth, financing, or sale.
Typical projects include:
• Raising capital or bringing in new partners
• Selling or merging a business or a division
• Refinancing, bank loans, or investor deals
• Serving as liaison with accountants, bankers, or other advisors
Pricing / Approach
Fixed-Fee for Structural Projects: For high-stakes, defined projects like Negotiated Partner Exits and Governance Overhauls, I provide a single, all-inclusive fee. This ensures predictable cost and aligns my focus with finality, not billable hours. You pay for the solution, not the clock.Fixed-fee.
Ongoing Counsel (Fractional General Counsel)
For growth companies that need a high-level, flexible legal strategy without the overhead of a full-time hire. I provide predictable, retainer-based counsel for strategic advising, major transaction support, and ongoing risk management. This legal advisory functions like in-house counsel—without the overhead of a traditional law firm.
CT/NY Business Advisor is a trade name of Stephen L. Ganis, Esq. Services include legal advice and representation to small businesses.