Charles E. Whalen, Partner, Querrey and Harrow, Ltd., Chicago

Firm Ownership: A Share of the Business

An ownership stake in a design firm is a goal for many ambitious engineers. If the opportunity arises, shares in the business can represent a substantial portion of an engineer's assets and it's critical for would-be owners to protect such a major investment.Whether it's the case that two or more entrepreneurs envision an enterprise and decide to form a corporation, or someone is invited ...