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.