Legal Counsel and Strategic Business Consulting

Welcome to Citadel

At Citadel, we redefine legal and business success by seamlessly blending expert legal counsel with strategic business consulting. Think of it like navigating a ship: a lawyer without business guidance is like a sturdy hull without a compass—patching leaks but leaving the client adrift and confused. Business guidance without legal compliance, on the other hand, is like a bold captain charting a course without checking for legal storms, exposing the client to costly liability risks. Our approach combines both, ensuring a vessel that’s not only seaworthy but also headed in the right direction.

Our unique integration of top-tier legal precision and seasoned business foresight delivers smarter, more cost-effective solutions. We eliminate confusion and drive outcomes that are both legally sound and strategically robust. This synergy saves time, reduces costs, and builds pathways to sustainable success. Our small, experienced and dedicated team is excited to be innovating in professions that have remained substantively unchanged since the days of Socrates in Ancient Greece.

As of Q1 of 2025, Citadel is not accepting new clients. We are in search of more team members to grow our vision for unified business/legal solutions. If you believe in the value of our approach, and you have entrepreneurial experience starting and managing companies (not law firms), and hold a license to practice law in more than one state, please drop us an email at our “Contact Us” page.

Services

Business Formation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)

Getting Started. Need to form an LLC? Incorporate? Not sure what's best for your situation? We'll figure it out together. I'll handle
the paperwork, the filings, the whole nine yards, so you can focus on building your business.

Guidance on Entity and State Selection

We help clients choose the optimal business structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, etc.) in the optimal state based on their specific needs and goals, liability protection, taxation, administrative burden, and future plans. Most solo practitioners will provide you a formation result similar to Legal Zoom, but for triple the price. Most large law firms will do it right, but you’ll spend a small fortune to get there. We provide the best of both worlds.

Preparation of Formation Documents

We handle the necessary paperwork for business formation, including the all-important operating agreement. This is your playbook, and few law firms will provide curated guidance on its impact to your business. We will break down the document, erase uncertainties, protect your investments, and ensure all partners understand the rules of your playbook.

Registered Agent Services

For an annual fee, we can act as the registered agent for your business[es], receiving legal documents and official mail on your behalf. We can also screen your mail, scan and file your important mail in your client portal, and even respond to city and state legal matters on your behalf, to ensure you’re business stays compliant and avoids liability.

Business Licenses & Permits

Most law firms aren’t familiar with procuring business licenses, resale permits, or state compliance. We are! We can assist you in finding every license and permit necessary to function legally in your city and state. We can also ensure those licenses and permits stay compliant so you can focus on running your business.

Client Testimonials

  • Brandon Sweeney was instrumental in helping us formulate our LLC. He took the time to explain every option and walked us through exactly what he would be doing for us. His responses to our questions were always prompt and thorough. We are very grateful to have Mr. Sweeney on our side. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

    Christopher (LLC Formation, Operating Agreement, Investment Funding)

  • Brandon was a very important part of my business formation. Not only was he knowledgeable and trustworthy about LLC formation and a business partnership operating agreement, but also a huge resource for starting a business from scratch. I really value the fact that Brandon is a successful business owner himself and even connected me with other people he thought would be useful contacts. Brandon has also been a good resource for business related questions, though his expertise is business formation. I would highly recommend Brandon to friends, family and acquaintances looking to form a business. I look forward to more opportunities for us to work together in the future.

    Raeder Smith (Setting-up E-Commerce Business)

  • Working with Brandon has been amazing. He's been instrumental in helping my business partner and I set up our LLC. He has gone well beyond his professional obligation by not only helping on legally, but also providing advice and guidance on how to set up our business for success in the future. The whole process was seamless! His responses are always timely and he is constantly available to answer any questions. Highly recommend working with him!

    Nance (Creating LLC, Operating Agreements, Business License, for E-Commerce Business)

  • As a small business owner with limited resources, Brandon was especially helpful in providing guidance for my LLC's legal responsibilities in a cost-effective way. He helped me prioritize the more important issues pertaining to my business; including reviewing a landlord lease, drafting my employee/employer contracts and filing necessary State documents.

    Kim (Creating LLC, Lease Negotiations, Construction Contracts, Employment Documentation)

  • Brandon was not only a huge asset in tackling our legal interests but also had invaluable suggestions on integrating novel business solutions that increased our productivity. He brings to the table a vast amount of experience, particularly for a younger lawyer. I wholeheartedly recommend him for both his business and legal acumen, and look forward to continuing working with him.

    Logan (Negotiating Franchise Agreements, Lease Negotiations, LLC Formation)

  • Brandon's attention to detail made our commercial lease negotiation absolutely painless from start to finish. He greatly exceeded our expectations in the amount of care and effort he put in, and went above and beyond in securing the best possible outcomes for us. Because of his own business experience, he played a dual role as attorney and business consultant for us, which provided invaluable perspective. I highly recommend Brandon for his timeliness, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I don't know what we would have done without him!

    Jen (Selling Her Business, Lease Negotiations)

  • New Brandon's knowledge in both legal matters as well as business were invaluable in starting our business. He is both a lawyer and a business owner so he has experience in the various stages of small business from start-up to successful operations. He's easy to talk to and makes the process pain-free. I would highly recommend him to any small business owner.List Item

    Matt (LLC Formation, Business Licenses, E-Commerc)

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