Regarding the corporation

If you are just trying to resign a position as an officer, you should be able to do so just by sending a letter to the company saying "I resign as...

Can I leave an LLC without legal repercussion of competition and duplication and start my own business exact type?

I agree with what the other attorneys have said about the Virginia LLC law and any duties it imposes. That is something to consider if you stay as...

Does owning shares with vesting schedule in start up means you are legally working for the company?

No. In fact, the stock purchase agreement ought to include a statement to the effect of "owning shares in this company does not entitle you to...

Which field of practice should I be searching under for a legal expert who has extensive exp w/angel investing?

You'll want a business lawyer that focuses on startups, and has experience with securities laws. There's nothing quite like doing a seed round, not...

Is it possible for one officer to hold all common shares and issue only preferred shares?

It is certainly possible for a company to have more than one class of shares, with one class not having voting rights. However, that wouldn't be...

What kind of lawyer should I hire to help me get up and running with my business?

Building on what Attorney Doland said, you want a business lawyer, but find one who focuses on startups. A lawyer that usually does work for...

Single or multiple LLC?

You could certainly set up one LLC per property, and that way the liabilities of one property wouldn't affect the other properties. The...

Should we hire a lawyer to draft an operating agreement for a venture capital startup?

Absolutely you should have a lawyer draft your operating agreement. LLC's are actually hybrid partnerships, and there are a lot of very complex...

Incorporation for multiple web-based brands with multiple possible investors

If you are going to be bringing in outside investors, particularly venture capital, an LLC may not be the best choice. I work with tech startups...

It's quite unusual for a director to sign a contract on behalf of a corporation. That being said , the board or the shareholders could always...