Washington appeals court issues key ruling on entity goodwill
In a “complicated” (court’s word) dissolution case, the Washington Court of Appeals recently made an important ruling on whether a professional limited liability company (PLLC) can have goodwill separate from the goodwill of the professionals.
McLelland v. Paxton
In dissolution dispute, appeals court affirms trial court’s finding, based on plaintiff expert testimony, that dissolved professional LLC had entity goodwill at trial based, in large part, on ownership of three leases and operation of offices that doctors could use upon termination of partnership.
Washington State Appeals Court Adopts Rule on Entity Goodwill in Professional LLC
In dissolution dispute, appeals court affirms trial court’s finding, based on plaintiff expert testimony, that dissolved professional LLC had entity goodwill at trial based, in large part, on ownership of three leases and operation of offices that doctors could use upon termination of partnership.
BVLaw case update: buyout disputes
Even when the members of a business entity plan ahead for a potential buyout, a lot can still go wrong, often because the language in a controlling shareholder agreement leaves too much room for interpretation or a necessary corporate document is missing.
Lynd v. Marshall County Pediatrics, P.C.
In share redemption dispute pivoting on missing shareholder agreement, high court finds corporate bylaws show trial court’s use of book value to value separating member’s stock was error but plaintiff failed to show right to fair value determination as a matter of law; court remands.
In Share Redemption Case, Bylaws Militate Against Book-Value Valuation
In share redemption dispute pivoting on missing shareholder agreement, high court finds corporate bylaws show trial court’s use of book value to value separating member’s stock was error but plaintiff failed to show right to fair value determination as a matter of law; court remands.
Trial Court’s Physician Practice Valuation Lacks Factual Basis
Goodwill, excess earnings method, market-based approach, capitalization rate, multiple, expert testimony, professional corporation, professional practice, valuation methods ...
Abedi v. Abedi
Court of Appeal says trial court’s valuation of husband’s endodontic practice was arbitrary where trial court adopted valuation methods husband’s experts proposed but substituted key elements of their analyses with court’s own unsubstantiated figures.
Must account for reasonable compensation in goodwill calculation
The plaintiff in this divorce proceeding, Mr. Clymer, is an attorney in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Clymer engaged a CPA, Richard Ferguson of Ferguson Consulting , to perform a valuation of his l ...
Clymer v. Clymer (II)
At issue is whether the trial court properly determined reasonable compensation in its analysis of the value of Mr. Clymer's interest in the law practice.
Reasonable compensation requires evidentiary support; 15-year court battle finally ends six-year marriage
The plaintiff in this divorce proceeding, Mr. Clymer, is an attorney in Columbus, Ohio.
Buy-Sell Valuation Driven by Actual Facts
The issue in this case is the value to be paid to one 50% equity holder of a PC.
Reeves v. McReynolds
At issue is the valuation of the plaintiff's interest in the pediatrics corporation and partnership formed with the defendant.
Clymer v. Clymer (I)
Issue is whether the trial court should have reconsidered the entire property division because the property division had been vacated on prior appeal.