Business

Business. Business and law are inseparable.  In the pre-incorporation stage entrepreneurs should consult with their attorneys to determine which business entity is the right fit for the kind of business envisioned by the founders.  This is also the stage when businesses decide upon a name which will most likely become a part of their brand.  Choosing a name that infringes upon a trademark could be financially fatal to a new business.  A business attorney with expertise in trademark laws can help you avoid this pitfall.

During the start-up phase of a business, it is important to have a business attorney draft articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, operating agreements and partnership agreements.  It is also essential to the success of the business to carefully navigate the various state and federal regulations that are applicable to your industry.  Many businesses have boilerplate or form contracts drafted during this stage in order to facilitate business transactions.

The growth and operations stage of a business typically requires the assistance of an in-house attorney or outside general counsel.  Some of the critical issues that business face at this stage include employee/employer relationships, financing, commercial leasing, dispute resolution, business acquisitions and the protection of intellectual property.  A good business attorney can assist a business on an as-needed basis when retained as outside general counsel.

Finally, even when a business is ready to close its doors a qualified business attorney is needed to help counsel the business owners on the most advantageous way of winding down.  Business owners could unwarily expose themselves to future financial liability if they don’t follow the correct procedures for closing their businesses.

Our goal is to provide legal advice and counsel to small business owners during the full life-cycle of their businesses.  Some of the services we provide include:

  • Business Entity Selection and Formation
  • Business Planning Business Financing
  • Business Operations and Governance
  • Outside General Counsel
  • Business Transactions
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Franchising
  • Employment and Employees
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

You can reach us at 704-909-7736.