Business

Over firm has over 50 years of experience in advising businesses of all types and sizes. Whether your business is multi-national or local, a start-up or well-established, our business team stands ready to assist you with legal services focused on achieving the most advantageous outcome for your business.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Formation, Organization and Operation
  • Formation and start-up organization of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, professional corporations and other business entities.
  • Prepare authorization resolutions, consents and certificates required for business and financing transactions.
  • Assist in all aspects of calling and conducting meetings of boards of directors/managers and shareholders/members.
  • Advise clients on parliamentary issues governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.
  • Preparation and operation of codes of ethics and legal compliance plans.
Commercial Agreements
  • Consulting and professional services agreements.
  • Agency and brokerage contracts.
  • Employment contracts and other employee arrangements.
  • Option contracts.
  • Escrow agreements.
  • Financing documentation.
  • Master service agreements.
  • Technology and trademark licensing.
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Franchise and area development agreements.
Financing Matters
  • Assist with business financing, including lines of credit, asset-based loans, mortgage loan transactions and floor-plan financing arrangements.
Product Sales and Distribution
  • Contracts for the sale of goods and related documents.
  • Distributorship arrangements.
  • Equipment leases.
  • Consignment agreements.
  • Letters of credit and documentary collections.
Purchase and Sale of Businesses
  • Preparation and negotiation of asset purchase agreements and stock purchase agreements.
  • Coordinate and undertake complete due diligence review.
  • Prepare and negotiate closing documentation and address closing issues.
Regulatory Compliance
  • Counsel about federal, state and local regulatory matters.
  • Assist in obtaining and maintaining business licenses and permits.
  • Consult on environmental law.
  • Assist in defending governmental enforcement actions and negotiating settlements.

Our Corporate Law Team