Small Business

We offer a comprehensive suite of legal services designed to support and safeguard your small business at every stage. From negotiating troubled debt restructuring with banks and private lenders to ensuring meticulous contract preparation, negotiation, and review, our team is dedicated to protecting your financial interests.  

We provide guidance on real estate and equipment leases, thorough loan document reviews, and adept landlord/tenant representation to resolve disputes and foster strong business relationships.  

We also help form and dissolve corporations and LLCs, facilitate seamless asset sales and acquisitions, and offer strategic counsel for business expansion and mergers.  

Our goal is to navigate the legal complexities on your behalf, allowing you to focus on achieving your business objectives with confidence. 

Our services in this practice area include:

We understand that financial challenges can arise in any business. When dealing with troubled debt, our firm can help negotiate with banks and private lenders to restructure debt terms. This may involve revising payment schedules, interest rates, or even seeking debt forgiveness where feasible. Our goal is to help ease your business’s financial burden while maintaining a positive relationship with important creditors. 

Contracts are the backbone of business relationships, and we can skillfully guide you through every step of the process. Our talented team can help draft contracts tailored to your specific needs, negotiate fair and effective terms with other parties, and thoroughly review contracts to identify any potential risks or liabilities. Whether it's vendor agreements, partnership contracts, or client agreements, we prioritize clarity, security, and legal compliance.  

Leasing agreements are often among a business’s most significant commitments. We comprehensively review lease agreements to ensure they align with your business goals and protect your interests. This includes examining clauses related to rent, maintenance responsibilities, lease duration, renewal options, and exit strategies. We safeguard your rights and minimize potential disputes or misunderstandings. 

When seeking financing, it's crucial to fully understand the terms and conditions outlined in dense loan documents. We offer thorough reviews of loan agreements to help you appreciate the implications of interest rates, repayment schedules, collateral requirements, and default provisions. Our experience in this area ensures that you enter into loan agreements with clarity and confidence, mitigating risks associated with borrowing. 

Resolving disputes between landlords and tenants requires a nuanced understanding of lease agreements and landlord-tenant laws. Our firm represents both landlords and tenants in negotiations, lease disputes, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals. Whether you need help with lease enforcement, lease termination, or resolving rent disputes, we strive to achieve favorable outcomes through strategic negotiation and advocacy. 

Choosing the right business structure is crucial for legal and tax purposes. We help form corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships based on your business objectives and preferences. We also provide registered agent services to ensure compliance with state regulations, manage legal documents, and act as a point of contact for official communications. 

Buying or selling business assets requires careful planning and experienced legal knowledge and skill. We facilitate asset sales and acquisitions by conducting due diligence, drafting purchase agreements, negotiating terms, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Whether you're acquiring a competitor's assets or divesting non-core assets, we streamline the transaction process while protecting your interests. 

Growing your business can involve complex legal considerations. We provide strategic guidance and legal support throughout the process. This includes structuring mergers, conducting feasibility studies, drafting merger agreements, obtaining regulatory approvals, and navigating integration challenges. Our goal is to facilitate seamless growth opportunities while minimizing risks and maximizing value. 

When it's time to dissolve a corporation or LLC, proper legal procedures must be followed to avoid future liabilities. We help businesses with entity dissolution and windup by preparing dissolution plans, notifying stakeholders, liquidating assets, settling debts, and filing necessary documentation with regulatory authorities. Our focus is on ensuring a smooth and legally compliant exit strategy for your business entity. 

By providing comprehensive legal services tailored to small businesses, we aim to be your trusted partner in navigating legal complexities and achieving your business objectives effectively.