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Trusted Legal Counsel for Pursuing Growth and Expansion

Your aspirations for growth and expansion deserve expert and experienced legal support. Our team is here for you.

Experiencing Growth and Expansion? Help for Navigating the Journey Wisely.

Leading a growing and expanding business motivates and excites you as an entrepreneur. But navigating business growth can cause frustration and anxiety when you’re trying to do everything yourself. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to spend a fortune for the legal help you need and deserve. 

Our mission is to provide trusted guidance and legal expertise, tailored specifically to your business’s needs, so you can confidently pursue your next season of growth. We promise to be responsive when you call, and provide legal solutions that help you go from where you are to where you dream to be.

When you’re experiencing the joys and pains of growth and expansion, we’re here to help you navigate the journey wisely.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are certain minimum requirements needed to meet government and regulatory standards, and industry expectations. Formality in operations beyond that is unique to each business. As your business grows, your formality needs to grow, without overcomplicating things. Our experience helps you find the right balance.

Keeping your company finances distinct from your personal finances is of paramount importance. It provides clarity, legal compliance, and peace of mind, and ensures your personal assets are protected from business debts or losses.

Set clear expectations, and document everything meticulously. Creating well-crafted written agreements will proactively minimize a significant majority of risks. Being strategic and intentional with communications and written agreements will help safeguard against potential future legal disputes.

When expanding your team, consider their roles: permanent positions require setting up W-2s, while freelancers need 1099-MISC documentation. It’s also important to understand the legal definition of “employee” vs “independent contractor”, and the rules that apply to both. It’s also important to establish payroll and financial/tax systems, and clear job descriptions, from the outset.

Think about the cross-section between your business needs, legal and financial requirements, and the practical aspects of your business’s growth in that space over time.  Ask yourself, “How will adding this location help me better serve my employees, our customers, and our community?”. Then make sure to hire the right legal and real estate professionals to protect you through the process.

Good employee relations are the backbone of a thriving workplace. Transparent policies and open communication channels ensure a healthy and productive environment for everyone.  When businesses value, appreciate, and equip their people, everyone can go from just surviving to truly thriving.

Relationships with vendors can make or break a business. Clear, strong, and fair written agreements form a solid foundation. Then, treat vendors the way you want to be treated and always honor all your duties and obligations. These values will not only build great relationships with vendors, but will establish your reputation in the community as a company with whom people want to do business.

Engaging with your customers/clients is about creating loyalty. Through honest and transparent operations, excellence in service, and responsive communication, you cultivate trust and reinforce the value your business brings to their lives.  To prevent future disputes, it is also important to set clear expectations with customers/clients through detailed and specific written contracts.

The distinction lies partly in the scope.Buying/selling assets is about specific items or rights.Buying/selling the business itself is about taking over all operational opportunities, and liabilities.  Choosing the right deal structure depends on a significant number of factors to be weighed in each unique situation.

Negotiations should be focused on finding a “win win” for both parties. Aim for clarity, fairness, and strategic value. We encourage all our clients to work towards a mutually beneficial future for both parties.  Deals that benefit both parties are good for both businesses and improve our whole community.

Putting agreements in writing is imperative to clarify obligations, identify risks, and set expectations for everyone involved. The failure to create and sign specific written agreements tailored to each unique transaction is the root cause of many business lawsuits.

Supplemental financing is often the fuel for your business’s growth. Whether through loans, investors, crowdfunding, or many other options, the key is to match the financing method with your business’s growth trajectory and financial health. It’s also vital to wisely choose the right financial professionals, which can vary depending on your specific goals and needs.

Yes. A merger is about blending two companies into a cohesive unit, which requires intentional effort at collaboration and integration. You have to consider not only the financial and operational issues, but the interpersonal issues of office culture, employee satisfaction and retention, and the customer experience. But done well, a merger can result in a “2 + 2 = 10” outcome.

Expanding Horizons:
Legal Support for Your Business Growth

Strategic Business Structuring

Let's organize your business for success. We'll help customize a structure that not only scales with your ambition, but does so with fiscal and operational efficiency.

Intellectual Property Protection

Keep your unique ideas and brand safe. We’ll help coordinate protection for your innovations and identity that set you apart, ensuring your market position stays strong as you grow.

Real Estate Guidance

Step into new locations with confidence. We provide the legal advice you need to make savvy real estate choices, helping you secure the perfect spots to expand your physical footprint.

Contract Negotiation and Management

Secure deals that propel you forward. Our expertise in drafting and reviewing contracts means your interests are always protected, supporting your growth every step of the way.

Financial Strategy Considerations

Boost your financial resources to match your growing dreams. With our guidance on structure and operations, and our collaborative approach with your tax and financial professionals, you'll have the solid foundation and trusted team you need to attract funding and improve financial wellness.

Employment Law Compliance

Create a thriving workplace culture with our help. By navigating employment issues together, we help you ensure your team feels cared for and remains motivated, productive, and reflective of your business's values, attracting the talent you deserve.

Risk Management and Litigation Prevention

With our litigation experience, we can help you spot issues before they become problems. We strive to keep your path clear of legal hurdles, allowing you to focus fully on scaling your business.  But when bad things happen, whether you’re being sued or need to enforce your rights through a lawsuit, we have the experience to protect you.

Succession Planning

Whether passing your business to family members or trusted employees, or selling to the top bidder, we help secure your legacy through problem-spotting and forward-thinking strategies. We're here to collaborate with your other trusted professionals (CPA, financial advisor, banker, and more) and provide the legal expertise you need to craft a succession plan that not only protects your business's future, but also honors your life’s achievements and brings you the financial freedom you’ve worked to enjoy.

Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel

We provide the legal knowledge and solutions you need to wisely navigate your business's next season of growth. Whether it's merging for combined synergy or expanding through acquisitions, we help ensure your moves are strategically aligned with your growth vision and that you’re legally protected along the way.

Community Engagement and Ethical Practices

We all want to be part of something bigger and greater than ourselves.  We support your desire to have a positive impact on your community. We are committed to guiding you on integrating ethical practices and engaging with your community in meaningful ways, so you can both achieve your business goals and contribute to having a positive impact on our world.

Additional Business Law Services

Starting Your Business

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Growing Your Business

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Protecting Your Business

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Succession Planning

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Services

Services

Executive and employee contracts​

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Executive and employee contracts​

Employees are at the heart of every company.  Creating meaningful contracts is your key to success

Independent contractor agreements

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Executive and employee contracts​

Independent contracts can give your business a boost. 

Commercial leases

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Commercial leases

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Mergers & acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions

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Holding companies, subsidiaries, corporate restructure

Holding companies, subsidiaries, corporate restructure

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Legal solutions for expanding to new markets

Legal solutions for expanding to new markets

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