Legal Counsel for Business Owners and Professionals
One of the focuses of my practice is helping business owners find creative and effective ways to advance their interests while minimizing risk. My clients include corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and business executives. I am able to provide advice and representation on a variety of legal issues including contracts, business entity formation, transactions, and litigation.
Benefits of Contracts
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more people that can benefit a business in many ways. Contracts require business owners to examine both positive and negative scenarios that may occur during their normal course of business. A well-drafted contract will hold up if challenged and also create mutually agreeable remedies for unforeseen events. In general, contracts act as a guide for how a particular relationship or transaction will unfold. Contracts are designed to moderate the behavior of the parties involved in order to achieve compliance with the requirements. In the event a dispute arises, having a contract in place provides compelling evidence of an agreement and protects the parties who entered into it.
Business owners can greatly benefit from hiring a skilled contract law attorney to draw up contracts relating to any of the following: partnerships, franchises, stock purchases or sales, confidentiality, employment, subcontracting, product sales, leases, loans and strategic alliances. If you need assistance with writing, defending or challenging a contract, I can offer advice that will protect you and your business.
The Legalities Behind Transactions
Business is the sum of many transactions. Some of these are straightforward, while others require a sophisticated understanding of the interests at stake and the relevant laws that affect them. Transactions involving real property, personal property, securities, interest in a business or franchise, options, loans, leases, or any combination thereof should be designed with exceptional care by an experienced transactional law attorney. I can advise you on how to protect your stake in the transaction.
Disputes and Litigation
Disputes can arise with a myriad of people who come into contact with your business. You may find yourself engaged in a dispute with partners, shareholders, customers, vendors, landlords, or even employees. The truth is disputes take a serious toll on business owners and their staff. Although it is a good policy to try to settle disputes before filing a lawsuit, sometimes there is no alternative. The cost of litigation can be high, which is why a thorough case evaluation by a qualified business attorney should be scheduled before filing any court documents. I will take the time to research the law and investigate the facts to determine whether the case is worth pursuing. I believe in educating my clients, which allows them to make legal decisions with confidence.