Business & Contract Law

A business law attorney can assist you from the beginning of your business and throughout its life. A Business Law Attorney can help you form your business, create agreements between the company owners, and counsel the business on day-to-day legal issues that might arise, including any team member issues, vendor issues, merchant issues, etc. Once your business has grown, a business law attorney can help you with any potential mergers and acquisitions of your business.

You’ll want to enlist the help of a Fort Lauderdale business lawyer from our practice to help with any of the following:

Formation:

Forming a new business is an exciting but also complicated affair. We are available to guide you through such processes as employment law, real estate filings, figuring out the type of corporation that suits your business, and more.

Contracts and Agreements:

Contracts exist in different forms, whether made between individuals or multiple parties, requiring various legalese. The same goes for agreements, which cover processes such as exchanging goods and services.

Counseling:

It covers the day-to-day needs of your business as legal questions arise. Whether you require advice about risk management, structural issues, disputes, and compliance with the law, we are here to assist and inform you.

General Counsel:

We provide general counsel to address issues and needs that arise throughout the lifetime of your business. General counsel is related to more long-term planning than day-to-day counseling services.

Stockholder, Operating, Partnership Agreements:

This facet of business law involves how other people factor into your company’s decision-making process, both financially and operationally. It’s essential to have a plan in place that covers day-to-day operations and a long-term one to address future needs.

Registered Agent:

The most common tasks covered by a registered agent working on behalf of your business include processing tax and legal notices, government correspondence, and legal judgments. A registered agent is required for all businesses in the state of Florida.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

A merger is when you join forces with another enterprise, whereas an acquisition is when your business buys out another company. Both of these processes require numerous filings and adherence to FTC and SEC regulations.

Dissolutions/Winding Down:

In the unfortunate event that it’s time to close your business, there are several necessary steps you’ll need to take. These include, but are not limited to, filing required documents with the state, dispersing assets to shareholders or investors, paying off known debts and communicating with creditors, and assessing taxes owed.

Employment/Team Member Issues:

Labor law is one of the most complex aspects of having a business since there are many strict rules and regulations about how a company is staffed. It includes the length of team member breaks, how to classify staff, providing necessary training about harassment, how to pay for overtime, and termination. Lawsuits are common in this area, so you’ll want to take extra care.