Business Formation & Transactions

Whether you are launching a new business in Maryland, buying or selling a company, or negotiating your next big deal, our business formation and transactions team helps you move forward with confidence. Blackridge Advisors, LLC assists individuals and businesses of all types and sizes with a full range of legal services, including:
Business formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) and entity selection
Operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements
Purchase and sale agreements and business acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions
Contract review, drafting, and negotiation
Business financing and commercial leasing
Partner and shareholder disputes
Due diligence and breach of contract claims
Commercial and civil litigation, when it becomes necessary
Starting your business right
For a first-time founder, choosing the right structure and getting your formation documents right from day one can be overwhelming. We guide you through entity selection, formation filings, and foundational agreements so your business starts on solid legal footing and you avoid costly fixes down the road.
Structuring your next transaction
For businesses buying, selling, or growing, we negotiate and draft purchase agreements, lead due diligence, and structure deals to protect your interests and limit your liability. We also handle the corporate governance and compliance work that keeps an established business running smoothly.
Helping business owners move forward
No two businesses and no two clients are alike. We work closely with business owners to focus on their unique circumstances and objectives, negotiating and drafting contracts and buy/sell agreements, and, if litigation becomes necessary, representing your financial interests in the boardroom or the courtroom.

Bankruptcy

Overwhelming debt doesn’t have to control your future. Blackridge Advisors helps Baltimore and Maryland individuals and families find real relief from creditor harassment, lawsuits, wage garnishment, and unmanageable debt through:
Chapter 7 bankruptcy (debt liquidation)
Chapter 13 bankruptcy (debt reorganization and repayment plans)
Stopping wage garnishment and bank account levies
Defending debt collection lawsuits
Negotiated settlements with creditors
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) claims against abusive collectors
We evaluate your full financial picture, walk you through the bankruptcy means test, and help you choose the path that gives you the fastest, most durable relief.
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13: Choosing the right path
Chapter 7 can discharge most unsecured debt in a matter of months, while Chapter 13 allows individuals with regular income to reorganize debt into an affordable repayment plan and often keep property they’d otherwise risk losing, such as a home or car. We help you understand eligibility and the automatic stay that halts collection actions immediately upon filing.
Protecting your rights against creditors
If you’re not ready to file for bankruptcy, we can negotiate directly with creditors and debt collectors on your behalf, and pursue claims under the FDCPA when collectors cross the line with harassment, threats, or false statements. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss the debt relief option that’s right for you.

Trusts & Estates

At Blackridge Advisors, we help individuals and families in Baltimore and throughout Maryland plan for the future, protect their assets, and provide for loved ones. Our trusts and estates practice covers:
Wills and revocable living trusts
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT)
Powers of attorney and advance directives
Probate and estate administration
Guardianship and conservatorship
Special needs trusts
Elder law and long-term care planning
We take the time to understand your family and financial goals, then build an estate plan designed to avoid probate delays, minimize taxes, and keep your wishes in control.
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT)
The cost of nursing home and long-term care can quickly deplete a lifetime of savings. A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is an irrevocable trust designed to protect your home and other assets from being counted toward Medicaid’s strict eligibility limits, while still allowing you to qualify for care when you need it.
Because Maryland enforces a 5-year Medicaid lookback period, the earlier a MAPT is established, the more protection it provides. We guide clients through funding the trust, retitling property, and coordinating the trust with the rest of their estate plan so their family’s home and savings are preserved for the next generation.
Planning today for peace of mind tomorrow
No two families are alike, and neither are their estate plans. We work closely with you and, when helpful, your financial and tax advisors to design a plan that reflects your goals, protects your legacy, and gives your family clarity and confidence for whatever the future holds.