FAMILY BUSINESS PLANNING

Generations of Prosperity

Our Focus

With a unique understanding of the particular intricacies of family businesses, Kemp Klein brings a full range of business planning services.

It is estimated that up to 90 percent of companies in North America are family-owned. Of these, only 30 percent make a successful transition from one generation to the next. This speaks volumes about the challenges that family-owned businesses face.

Why Choose Kemp Klein?

Kemp Klein has a deep history of working with family-owned businesses. Our team recognizes that businesses are an integral part of American culture and that every business will have its own unique set of circumstances and challenges. Kemp Klein attorneys have worked with generations of family entrepreneurs to ensure success.

Our Approach

Kemp Klein attorneys help resolve problems that may arise when combining family and business. They recognize that family issues can sometimes interfere with business strategy. They understand when the dream of the owner conflicts with the dreams of the next generation. They also grasp the subtle, but powerful, influence of family values, history and tradition.

Recognition

Kemp Klein is proud to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers® with a Tier 1 ranking in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law in Troy. This recognition reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to advising family-owned businesses and closely held companies through every stage of growth, succession, and transition. For generations, our attorneys have worked closely with business owners and families to provide strategic guidance on governance, succession planning, ownership transitions, dispute resolution, and long-term business planning.

Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, is widely regarded as one of the legal industry’s most respected peer-reviewed ranking organizations. Firms included in the rankings are evaluated through a rigorous process that considers client feedback, professional references, industry leadership, and overall reputation within the legal community. Achieving a Tier 1 ranking reflects Kemp Klein’s continued dedication to excellence, responsive client service, and high-quality legal representation for closely held companies and family-owned businesses.

Our Team