Safeguarding Leadership and Operations: Why Death, Disability, and Incapacitation Clauses Matter written by Miguel Otero Published October 6, 2025 When a key owner or partner can no longer participate, the ripple effects are felt throughout the entire business. Who makes decisions? Who steps into leadership? Does the ownership interest pass to a spouse or heirs—who… Read more »
Russian Roulette Provisions: Risky Business or Practical Solution? written by Frances Warden Published October 6, 2025 When starting a business, particularly a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a Limited Partnership (LP), owners often include a buy-sell clause in the Operating Agreement to address the possibility of deadlock. While few partners anticipate serious disagreements at the… Read more »
Succession Planning in Private Companies: More Than a Will Published October 6, 2025 When people think about succession in a private company, the first thought that often comes to mind is a will. A will is important because it determines how property, including company shares, will be distributed after death. Yet, succession planning in a… Read more »
Practice Makes Perfect — But Variety Makes You Unstoppable written by Kaysha Spoon Many attorneys start their careers in a single practice area and never leave it. Whether it’s corporate law, litigation, or real estate, over time, what was once a valuable focus can become a professional ceiling. Staying in a single practice area may… Read more »
Why We Chose Denver: RR&A’s Newest Office Location written by Rachel Reese Published August 6, 2025 When deciding on our next office location, the team at RR&A looked at three factors. First, we looked for a city that had a good culture fit. Next, we sought out a place where we could find top legal… Read more »
Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Career, Culture, and Counsel at RR&A Written by Matt Reynolds Published September 5, 2025 Over the course of a legal career, fortunate attorneys will have the chance to work in a variety of settings. Working for a large firm, a boutique firm, or as in-house counsel all present unique challenges… Read more »
Securities Offerings: How to Know If Your Capital Raise is Legal or an Expensive Mistake written by Jacob Wilson Raising capital for a business involves more than identifying investors and presenting a compelling ideas; it also requires strict compliance with federal and state securities laws. Missteps, often stemming from misunderstandings or informal planning, can lead… Read more »
Intangible Costs, Tangible Benefits: How Investors can Leverage IDC’s for Favorable Tax Deductions written by Saayem Rahman The profit incentive behind developing oil and gas wells is an alluring prospect for investors, but the prohibitively high costs of drilling for oil and gas can act as a deterrent for those looking to enter the industry…. Read more »
Deferring Taxes Below the Surface: The Role of 1031 Exchanges in Oil & Gas Investments written by Miranda Caballero In the complex world of oil and gas investment, few strategies match the power of a Section 1031 Exchange (“1031 Exchange”). Rooted in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, this longstanding provision allows investors to… Read more »
Successor Liability: Protecting Yourself in Uncertain Times written by Saayem Rahman When negotiating a transaction, one of the most important questions to answer is: Who is ultimately responsible for what happens after the deal closes? This often leads to a discussion about successor liability—a key issue in many transactions. Successor liability means that the buyer… Read more »
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