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Legal matters involving businesses are often complex and challenging to handle, especially for corporations and small businesses who are experts in their daily operations, not legal concerns. For businesses who are seeking the services of an expert business law attorney, there are few better business law firms in the Detroit Metropolitan Area than George Law. Based in Downtown Royal Oak, our law firm provides complete business-centered legal services, ranging from large scale corporate and enterprise operations all the way to small businesses and startups.
Founder and lead attorney Derrick E. George has extensive experience working for owners and managers of all types of businesses, from sole proprietorships and partnerships to global corporate operations. For over a decade, George Law has provided legal services to individuals and business owners in need of help with a broad range of business matters. Our law firm has a track record of success resolving complex legal challenges, as well as helping our clients to set and reach their goals for growth and profitability.
Many business owners need help with creating start-up businesses and expansions of existing businesses, as well as creating beneficial financial agreements and enforceable contracts. We counsel clients about special matters, such as developing employee handbooks and resolving internal human resources issues. Combined with our staff of veteran business lawyers, we are confident in our ability to provide the best legal solutions possible to any type of business entity. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Detroit business attorney.
Business Matters We Handle
George Law handles a wide variety of legal matters related to business law, for both small businesses all the way up to enterprise and corporate level operations.
Startups
Starting a business is an incredibly involved process, with many moving parts that must be handled and structured correctly in order to have a successful venture. Many entrepreneurs and business owners underestimate the importance of handling the legal side of their business, viewing them as secondary concerns that can be resolved at a later date. This error in judgement can cost businesses a small fortune down the road, potentially even leading to their demise.
We utilize our decades of combined expertise to work with startups to ensure the best possible legal structure for their business. This includes but is not limited to everything from choosing the right legal business entity type, down to working with clients to properly structure contracts and ensure compliance with various laws and regulations pertaining to their particular business type. When working with our team of expert business attorneys, your startup will have a solid foundation to launch into long term success.
Contract Law
Business contracts are a part of everyday operations, whether they be new contracts being drafted, signed, amended or simply reviewed to ensure all parties are in compliance. These contracts are critical to ensure all parties business interests are protected, particularly in joint business ventures and contracts involving intellectual property rights. Also, contracts can involve service and employment agreements, which if structured improperly can leave a company open to significant financial and legal liabilities.
Our business attorneys specialize in contract law, working with clients to draft new contracts in the most amicable manner possible for all parties. We also work with business owners who need contracts reviewed prior to signing to ensure they are not unknowingly opening themselves up to risks or liabilities. Our contract lawyers also analyze and help to draft amendments and modifications to existing contracts, as well as negotiating on behalf of our clients to ensure the most favorable contract terms possible.
Corporate Law
For large scale enterprise and corporate operations, it is absolutely essential that they have the best legal business experts in their corner to protect their interests. There are numerous situations where the advice and guidance of a legal professional is critically important, particularly involving stocks and securities, as well as investor rights and financing arrangements.
The corporate law attorneys at George Law have years of experience successfully advising corporations on how to best handle these matters. We work with clients to understand their particular goals and corporate structure to determine the best course of action within the applicable legal and regulatory boundaries that must be operated within.
Business & Corporate Litigation
Litigation can be one of the most stressful and potentially threatening situations a corporation or business can find itself in. Whether the company is the plaintiff or defendant in a particular litigation matter, it is vital that they have the best legal representation possible to ensure the best possible legal outcome. Litigation can be something as straightforward as a breach of contract or non-compete clauses to more complex matters such as securities litigation and intellectual property disputes.
Our business litigation attorneys not only recognize the seriousness of corporate litigation, they also have decades of combined experience achieving positive outcomes for clients. Since our corporate lawyers also work in other areas of business law, we have an unique perspective and understanding of all legal aspects of business, allowing us to develop unique and exceptionally effective legal solutions tailored to each client’s particular situation. If and when matters move to the courtroom, with George Law you can be confident that you have the best possible legal representation in your corner.
Hiring a Michigan Business Attorney
Running a successful large business operation requires compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Even start-up company owners benefit from obtaining advice and legal representation from attorneys & counselors who understand the broad details of laws that apply to business operations.
In addition to requirements that are needed to get your business up and running, there are special areas of the law that may affect your company later on. This is especially true if you are interested in growing that business or merging with another company. We provide complete legal services for business structure and formation. This includes matters that apply to your relationships with employees, sub-contractors and other business entities.
If you are in need of Detroit business law services, look no further than the offices of George Law. We have attorneys available to discuss your concerns, and schedule time to discuss the best legal solution tailored for your specific needs. Contact us today to get started.