Client Intake Questionnaire (Business/Corporate)
1. Client and Entity Information
- Legal entity name:
- Entity type: ☐ LLC ☐ Corporation ☐ Partnership ☐ Sole proprietorship ☐ Nonprofit
- State of formation:
- EIN:
- Principal business address:
- Website:
- Primary contact name/title:
- Phone/email:
2. Owners and Management
- Owners/members/shareholders (names and % ownership):
- Managers/officers/directors:
- Existing operating agreement/bylaws/shareholder agreement? ☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Matter Type
Select all that apply:
☐ Entity formation
☐ Governance/ownership disputes
☐ Contracts and commercial transactions
☐ Financing/investment
☐ M&A / asset sale
☐ Employment/HR policies
☐ IP licensing
☐ Compliance/regulatory
☐ Litigation
☐ Other: ________________________
4. Business Overview
- Description of business activities:
- Key products/services:
- Key customers/vendors:
- Geographic markets:
5. Key Contracts and Documents
- Material contracts (customer/vendor/partner):
- Leases:
- Financing documents:
- IP assignments or licenses:
- Pending term sheets or letters of intent:
6. Financial Information
- Recent revenue (annual):
- Profit/loss summary:
- Current debts or liens:
- Financial statements available? ☐ Yes ☐ No
7. Disputes and Risks
- Current or threatened disputes? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Government investigations or compliance issues? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Pending litigation? ☐ Yes ☐ No
8. Deadlines and Objectives
- Key deadlines:
- Desired outcome:
9. Documents to Provide
☐ Organizational documents (articles, bylaws, OA)
☐ Cap table / ownership records
☐ Material contracts
☐ Financial statements
☐ Prior counsel correspondence
☐ Other supporting documents: ________________________
10. Acknowledgment
- I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand that submission does not create an attorney-client relationship until a written engagement agreement is signed.
Client signature: ____________________________ Date: __________
Intake received by (staff): ____________________ Date: __________