Danielle Lawrence
Education
- Western State University College of Law, J.D.
- Northern Michigan University, B.S., Pre-law Studies
Practice Areas
- Non-profits
- Business Law
- Contracts
- Corporate Law
- Startups
Admissions
- California
Languages
- English
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Recent Blog Posts
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Calling a Corporate Meeting in California: A Practical Guide
Running a corporation in California requires more than just good business judgment—it also requires strict compliance with the California Corporations Code and your company’s bylaws. One area where compliance is often overlooked is the process of calling and holding corporate meetings. Whether you’re convening a shareholders’ meeting or a board of directors’ meeting, the law…
Thinking About a Share Buy-Back? What California Business Owners Need to Know
At Coepio Legal, many of our clients are small and mid-sized businesses facing ownership transitions. One shareholder wants to exit, another wants to consolidate control, or the company wants to keep equity from falling into outside hands. A common tool for handling this is a share buy-back, where the corporation itself repurchases shares from an…
Understanding IRS Relief for Late S Corporation Elections
Many small businesses discover—sometimes years after formation—that they failed to file Form 2553 in time to be treated as an S corporation. Missing the deadline can introduce costly tax consequences. Fortunately, IRS Revenue Procedure 201330 offers a streamlined process for obtaining relief when Form 2553 was filed late, without requiring a private letter ruling. Who Qualifies for Relief…