How Earnouts Work in Dental Practice Sales
An earnout is a payment structure that allows part of a dental practice’s purchase price to be paid after closing…
What Happens to the Lease When a Dental Practice Changes Ownership?
When a dental practice changes ownership, the office lease does not automatically transfer to the buyer. In many transactions, the…
Lease Red Flags for Dental Practices
Some commercial lease provisions can affect a dental practice long after the lease is signed. Short lease terms, restrictive use…
Documents Required to Sell a Dental Practice in California
Selling a dental practice involves much more than finding a buyer and agreeing on a purchase price. Buyers, lenders, and…
Legal Steps Dentists Miss When Buying a Practice in Los Angeles
Finding the right dental practice and signing a letter of intent are important milestones, but they are not the finish…
Key Clauses Every Dental Partnership Agreement Should Include
A dental partnership agreement should do more than document ownership percentages. It should establish a framework for how the practice…
Who Is Responsible for Old Liabilities After a Practice Sale?
In many dental practice sales, the buyer does not automatically assume the seller’s liabilities. Whether responsibility transfers depends on how…
Guide to Forming a Professional Corporation for Dentists in Los Angeles
A Professional Corporation (PC) is the entity structure many dentists use when operating a dental practice in California. While forming…
What Happens If Your Dental Office Lease Expires Mid-Transaction?
A dental practice sale can involve months of due diligence, financing, contract negotiations, and landlord approvals. If the office lease…
Legal Considerations When Adding a Specialty Partner to Your Dental Practice
Adding a specialty partner can be an exciting step for a growing dental practice. Bringing in an orthodontist, periodontist, endodontist,…