Business Lawyers

Business lawyers represent businesses or individuals who are planning or starting a new business, or operating, buying or selling an existing business.

Planning to start a business?

If you are planning to start a new business, a business lawyer can answer important legal questions you may have. You may have questions about the most appropriate business legal structure. A business lawyer can help you understand your options and provide counsel on the most appropriate structure for your particular business needs. Corporate and business law statutes vary among states, so be sure to consult with a business lawyer familiar with statutes in the state where you will form your business.

Your business lawyer can help you prepare business organization documents and submit them to required government agencies. If you plan to form a corporation, most states require that you designate a registered agent in the state where you incorporate. Some, though not all, business lawyers can also serve as the registered agent for your corporation.

Already own a business?

Business activities like entering into non-competition and confidentiality agreements, franchise agreements and leases, obtaining or modifying bank financing, negotiating contracts or investing in an existing business are critically important to the success of your business.  Getting them wrong can have serious consequences for your business. Getting them right is easier with competent counsel from a business lawyer who is experienced in matters of corporate and business law in your state.

A Business Lawyer Can Help with:

• Business planning for asset and liability protection, tax savings, and risk management
• Business formation and organizational documents, including partnership agreements, LLC Agreements, by-laws, shareholder agreements and board and shareholder consents
• Buy-sell agreements
• Business contracts & contract negotiations
• Business debt collection
• Commercial Law
• Corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
• Non-competition agreements
• Confidentiality agreements
• Shareholder meetings & shareholder rights
• Business financing
• Franchise agreements