Business Law and Commercial Transactions
Business law is a complex arena, and your attorney must pay deep attention to detail. Whether it’s going through financial documents and the maze of laws and regulations that impact your business or simply monitoring the best practices within your industry, experienced lawyers can efficiently and effectively handle your case.
Commercial Financing
Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
Venture Capital
Codes
Construction Permits
Franchise Law
Regulations
LLCs, Partnerships, Syndications
Non-Profit Organizations
Workouts & Reorganizations
Construction
E-commerce agreements
Non-disclosure agreements
Non-compete agreements
Commercial Transactions
A commercial transaction is more than just processing orders. When you hire employees, that is a legal transaction. Transactions of all kinds are the very essence of commercial activity and there is a body of law that supports each and every one.
Corporate Law & Compliance
Corporate compliance covers three basic areas: Statutory compliance, regulatory compliance, and compliance with industry standards. Your business must be in compliance with all applicable laws at the federal, state, and local level, and keeping your business in line with industry norms is equally important.
Business Organization & Planning
Different business entities have different rules concerning governance, liability, and tax responsibility. Each structure has its own strengths and weaknesses and its own laws and compliance requirements. An attorney can help you decide which business form is best for you whether it be a Partnership, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), a Nonprofit Organization (NPO), or a Corporation. An attorney can also help you file the necessary documentation to establish, or alter, a business form. If the business goes under, an attorney can evaluate the workout plan and help with the reorganization process, always keeping their client’s best interests in mind.
Contract Drafting & Enforcement
Contracts are governed primarily by common law, which can be quite confusing for those who are not well versed in law. Attorneys know what contractual terms and provisions are necessary to best protect your interests and your business needs.
The Power of Teamwork
Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC thrives because of an atmosphere built on teamwork. Our attorneys have experience that goes back over 40 years, and the firm itself has been located in Birmingham for over a quarter of a century. Our legal team is well-versed in the important details of running a business and can handle all of your business, real estate, commercial litigation, and personal planning needs.