Business law encompasses a wide range of legal practices, including contract law, corporate law, employment law, intellectual property law, securities law, and tax law. Our business attorneys provide valuable experience and perspective to corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals, offering counsel on matters such as business formation, contract negotiation, mergers, employment issues, and compliance with laws and regulations. Our goal is to provide comprehensive legal support, helping businesses navigate complexities and safeguard their interests.

Business law is important for several reasons:

• Legal compliance: Business law ensures that businesses comply with legal requirements and regulations, such as tax laws, employment laws, and environmental laws. Non-compliance can result in penalties, fines, and legal consequences.

• Risk management: Business law helps businesses manage legal risks associated with commercial transactions and business operations. By addressing legal issues early on, businesses can proactively avoid costly legal disputes and protect their brand as well as their financial interests.

• Business operations: Business law also includes the formation, operation, and dissolution of businesses. It provides legal guidance on issues such as business structures, governance, management, financing transactions, and succession planning.

• Innovation and growth: Business law protects innovation and growth by providing legal mechanisms for businesses to protect their interests, including their intellectual property. This protection encourages innovation and growth by allowing businesses to profit from their ideas and creations.

Having a trusted attorney by your side is a valuable asset through all stages of business ownership. From formation to business succession planning (including stock sales and asset sales), our skilled attorneys practice every facet of business law. It is important for businesses of all sizes and structures to have an ongoing relationship with an experienced advisor.

Navigating business laws and regulations can be challenging. We work with various clients, from first-time entrepreneurs to established businesses, addressing their unique needs. Here are some examples of the types of cases that we handle:

• Business Formation or Acquisition: We can assist with planning for the startup of a new business or the purchase or sale of an existing business. We can also assist with company governance issues.

• Business Contracts and Transactions: Our business attorneys understand the importance of precise unambiguous contract language that addresses not only the rights and obligations of the parties but also allocation of risks, consequences of breach, and methods or processes for resolving disputes. We are experienced in representing businesses in various types of business transactions, including real estate and financing transactions.

• Business Succession or Dissolution: We work with a variety of businesses to develop and implement exit strategies on terms and timelines that fit individual needs and goals.

• Business Disputes: If a business becomes engaged in a controversy, our litigators have the experience and skill necessary to advocate effectively for the best possible outcome consistent with the business’ goals.