Business & Contract Law
Protect the business you're building.
Formation, agreements, and succession counsel for owners who intend to last.
The Problem
Businesses run on agreements, written or not.
Many small businesses run on handshakes, inherited documents, and goodwill. It works while things go well. But when a partner exits, a key contract is breached, or the owner thinks about stepping back, the absence of a clear framework becomes the problem.
Business planning is also estate planning. What happens to the company when an owner dies or retires is a question that deserves an answer before it is urgent.
Matters We May Assist With
Common business and contract matters.
- Entity formation and structure
- Operating and partnership agreements
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Commercial lease review
- Business succession planning
- Buying or selling a business
Why Guidance Matters
The agreement you sign today is the argument you avoid tomorrow.
Well-drafted documents do more than prevent disputes. They make the ordinary course cheaper, faster, and calmer. Clear agreements mean fewer questions when it matters most.
Alisha’s Perspective
Businesses usually own or lease real property, and the entity's documents need to agree with the ground it stands on. I look at both the company and the property because the gap between them is where expensive surprises live.
The Process
How business matters typically move.
Understand the business
The entity, the owners, the property it occupies, and where it is headed.
Put the framework in writing
Formation documents and agreements that reflect the deal the owners actually made.
Protect the ongoing operation
Contracts, leases, and policies reviewed as the business grows.
Plan the transition
Succession aligned with the estate plan, so the business outlives any single owner.
Questions We Hear
Frequently asked questions.
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