Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

I am a 25% sleeping partner, with another 25% sleeping partner and 2 other 25% each working partners. Is it possible to get my sleeping partnership transferred to one of the working partners?


Asked on 9/08/12, 9:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Roman Fichman Esq. Law Practice of Roman Fichman Esq.

Generally speaking, a partnership interest is not transferred rather it is sold. If there is a partnership agreement then you would have to follow the prescribed process for the purchase of a partner's share. Ideally, the four partners would have to come to an agreement. There are scenarios where a partner can sell his share without the acquiescence of the other partners. This would require a careful analysis of the facts as well as a review of the possible intended and unintended outcomes, one of which could be the dissolution of the partnership.

The above is generally correct also in the event the "partnership" is actually an LLP, LLC or a corporation.

If you need help reviewing the current agreement or drafting one up feel free to contact my office at your earliest convenience.

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Answered on 9/08/12, 6:36 pm


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