Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP (CBM&S) is pleased to recognize attorneys Robert S. Barnett, Esq., and Gregory L. Matalon, Esq., for presenting a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar focused on limited liability company (LLC) formation and operating agreements.
The seminar, titled “Dean’s Hour: LLC Formation and Drafting LLC Operating Agreements,” took place on October 21, 2026, through the Nassau Academy of Law in collaboration with the Nassau County Bar Association’s Business Law, Tax & Accounting Committee.
The hybrid program was held at the Nassau County Bar Association in Mineola, New York, and offered participants one CLE credit in professional practice.
Exploring LLC Formation and Operating Agreements
The seminar provided attorneys with practical guidance on forming and operating limited liability companies, including the considerations that make LLCs an attractive business structure.
Barnett and Matalon discussed preparing LLC operating agreements and the legal and financial provisions that can affect business operations, ownership relationships, and long-term planning.
Topics included:
- LLC formation and entity selection
- New York statutory provisions governing LLCs
- Capital accounts, contributions, and distributions
- Partnership tax structures and allocation provisions
- Basis and debt allocations
- Sale, liquidation, and related operating agreement provisions
The program emphasized the importance of carefully drafted operating agreements to set clear expectations among members and address potential legal and financial challenges.
Sharing Legal Knowledge With the Professional Community
Through their participation in the Nassau Academy of Law’s Dean’s Hour program, Barnett and Matalon contributed to continuing legal education for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys.
The presentation addressed the intersection of business law, taxation, and corporate governance, offering insights into the considerations attorneys encounter when advising clients on LLC formation and operations.
Continuing legal education programs like this give legal professionals opportunities to strengthen their understanding of evolving business structures and the practical application of legal principles.
CBM&S Business and Corporate Legal Services
CBM&S advises businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters.
The firm’s attorneys assist clients with business formation, organizational structures, commercial agreements, transactions, and other legal issues affecting business operations.
By combining experience across multiple practice areas, CBM&S provides legal guidance tailored to clients’ business objectives and long-term needs.
Recognizing Robert S. Barnett and Gregory L. Matalon
CBM&S recognizes Robert S. Barnett and Gregory L. Matalon for sharing their knowledge with members of the legal community through this educational program.
Their participation reflects the firm’s commitment to professional engagement, legal education, and exchanging practical knowledge within the profession.
For more information about CBM&S and its legal services, visit www.cbmslaw.com.
About Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP
Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in New York City, Long Island, and Florida. The firm represents individuals, businesses, religious institutions, and nonprofit organizations in matters involving business and commercial transactions, litigation, real estate, taxation, trusts and estates, and not-for-profit and religious organizations law.
CBM&S is committed to providing collaborative, innovative, and effective legal representation tailored to each client’s needs.