Shareholder Agreements in California
Focused shareholder agreements representation by Sari Law Firm. Part of our Business Law practice. Free consultation, transparent pricing, and clear communication at every step.
What is Shareholder Agreements?
A shareholder agreement is a contract among the owners of a corporation that supplements the bylaws with terms on share transfers, voting, board composition, distributions, and exit. It controls what happens when shareholders disagree, when one wants to sell, when a founder dies or becomes disabled, and when outside investors come in.
When you might need this service
- You are launching a corporation with multiple co-founders and need to lock in vesting, transfer restrictions, and exit terms.
- Existing shareholders are heading toward a dispute about strategy, distributions, or control.
- The corporation is taking outside investment and needs to align majority and minority shareholder rights.
- A founder wants to sell, and the remaining shareholders need a structured buyback or right of first refusal.
How Sari Law Firm helps
We draft shareholder agreements covering vesting schedules, transfer restrictions (RoFR, drag-along, tag-along), board composition rights, protective provisions for minority shareholders, deadlock resolution, and buy-sell mechanics tied to a defensible valuation method. The agreement is built around the cap table and shareholder priorities, not pulled from a template.
Predictable timelines, transparent pricing
Most shareholder agreements engagements follow a clear path. We give you the timeline and the price in writing before the work begins, so you can plan with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shareholder Agreements.
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