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Corporation Formation & Governance
Corporate formation, structuring, and governance, from simple to sophisticated multi-entity formations.
LLC Formation & Governance
Limited liability company formation, structuring, and governance, from simple to sophisticated multi-entity formations.
Acquisitions & Mergers
Representing buyers and sellers of businesses, whether structured as the sale of assets, sale of stock, or a merger
Business Conversions
Converting one business entity type to another, e.g. converting sole proprietorships to LLCs, LLCs to corporations, etc.
Business Domestications
New to the state or moving to another? I can assist in changing the state under whose laws a business entity is organized
Contract Drafting & Review
Reviewing, negotiating, or drafting contracts for a variety of business purposes: from employment agreements to sales contracts.
Franchise Law
Reviewing and negotiating franchise documents, as well as assisting with the purchase of an on-going franchise.
Lease Agreements
Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial, residential, equipment, and business leases and rental agreements.
Employer Law
Drafting and reviewing employment documents, including applications, policies, and termination agreements.
Restrictive Covenants
Reviewing and drafting non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret agreements.
Trade Secret Law
Advising businesses on trade secret protection practices and reviewing and drafting trade secret agreements.
Trademark Law
Advising clients on state and federal trademark infringement, dilution, protection, due diligence, applications, and renewal.
Copyright Law
Provide guidance to businesses regarding copyright infringement, protection, Library of Congress filings, and licensing.
Restaurant Law
Assisting restaurants and bars with beer, wine, and alcohol licensing, as well as food permit and DHEC requirements.
Wills & Estate Planning
Draft simple wills, testamentary trusts, living wills, and health care power of attorneys for business owners, spouses, and individuals.
Advertisement Law
Advise clients on Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) rules applicable to both advertisers and advertisements.
Warranty Law
Advise clients on federal and state warranty law considerations and draft warranty documents and contract provisions.
Non-profit Corporations
Counsel prospective non-profit clients on non-profit corporation [501(c)(3)] considerations and draft and file state and federal documentation.