Business & Corporate Attorneys

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

450.113 Business & Corporate Law attorneys listed on AttorneyQnA

Business law covers everything from forming an LLC at the kitchen table to negotiating a public-company merger. A business attorney works as an outside general counsel: drafting the contracts that prevent disputes, setting up the corporate structure that protects founders and investors, and litigating when negotiation fails.

What business attorneys handle

Entity formation: LLC, S-corp, C-corp, partnership
Founder agreements, equity splits, and vesting schedules
Customer, vendor, employment, and confidentiality contracts
Commercial leases, including office, retail, and industrial
Financing transactions: convertible notes, SAFE agreements, equity raises
Mergers, acquisitions, and exit transactions
Partnership, shareholder, and operating-agreement disputes
Securities compliance for private placements (Regulation D)
Regulatory compliance specific to your industry

Why early legal investment pays off

Most business legal problems are dramatically cheaper to prevent than to litigate. Founders who skip operating agreements end up in $100,000 partnership disputes; companies that use form contracts often discover the form forfeits key rights. A few thousand dollars in early business legal work routinely saves orders of magnitude in later litigation.

When to talk to a business attorney

You are starting a company with co-founders
You are raising capital, even friends-and-family
You are signing a customer or vendor contract worth more than your monthly revenue
You are hiring your first employee or independent contractor
You are considering a merger, acquisition, or sale of the business
A partner, employee, or vendor relationship is heading toward dispute

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Atty. Kyle E. Krull

Overland Park 42 year 5.0

Phi Delta Phi; Order of Barristers; National Moot Court. Author: "Pocket Watch," A Nationally-Syndicated Newsletter for Estate Planning Attorneys.

Asset Protection Charitable Planning Estate Planning Business & Succession Planning Family Trusts +10

Atty. David A. Fernandez

Houston 34 year 5.0

David has extensive experience in the areas of civil law and consumer protection law. In the 1990s, he worked as an adjunct professor of political sci...

Bankruptcy Debt Defense Fraud Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Business Litigation +1

Atty. Carlo A. LaMonica

Moscow 13 year 5.0

Attorney Carlo LaMonica has devoted his entire legal career to helping individuals, families, and small business owners in Northeastern Pennsylvania w...

Estate Planning Trusts and Estates Wills Advance Health Care Directives Asset Protection +11

Atty. David Steinfeld

Palm Beach 29 year 5.0

Mr. David Steinfeld is a lawyer practicing 215, business counseling, business law and 16 other areas of law.

215 Business Counseling Business Law Arbitration Business +14

Atty. Scott L. Anderson

Brooklyn Park 40 year 5.0

Scott L. Anderson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982.

Criminal Defense Criminal Law DUI/DWI 1st Degree DUI 2nd Degree DUI +122

Atty. Douglas MacMillan Borthwick

Santa Ana 31 year 5.0

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, personal injury and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a...

Business Litigation Civil Litigation Personal Injury Criminal Defense Criminal Law +5

Atty. David Payab, Esq.

Woodland Hills 29 year 5.0

Founder of the Law Office of Payab & Associates and a part of the State Bar of California for 20 years, David Payab, Esq. has successfully litigated m...

Affirmative Action Age Discrimination In Employment Employment Law Americans with Disabilities Act Child Labor Law +101

Atty. George Leroy Powell

Houston 24 year 5.0

Mr. George Leroy Powell is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, sex crimes and 109 other areas of law.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Sex Crimes Accidents AIDS Litigation +107

Atty. David B. Law

Littleton 30 year 5.0

David B. Law received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and J.D., with honors, from the Drake University Law School.

Business Litigation Civil Litigation Construction Litigation Collections Criminal Law

Atty. Carol I. Eisenberg

Portland 31 year 5.0

Ms. Carol I.

Labor and Employment Medical Malpractice Professional Malpractice Appellate Practice Civil Litigation +2

Atty. Evan Kyle Guthrie

Charleston 16 year 5.0

Mr. Evan Kyle Guthrie is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, trusts, power of attorney and 20 other areas of law.

Marriage & Prenuptials Power of Attorney Trusts Business Car Accidents +18

Atty. Keith R. Galbut

Scottsdale 22 year 5.0

Keith R. Galbut leads Galbut Beabeau’s corporate, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel practices.

Commercial Litigation Commercial Transactions International Business Law

Atty. Richard M. Morgan, Esq.

Alpharetta 39 year 5.0

Richard M. Morgan has been practicing law in Georgia since 1987.

Probate Trusts and Estates Wills Ancillary Probate Asset Preservation +49

Atty. Jodi Lynn Rosenberg

Albertson 33 year 5.0

Jodi Lynn Rosenberg is a lawyer practicing banking litigation, commercial litigation. Jodi received a degree from Touro, and has been licensed for 33 ...

Banking Litigation Commercial Litigation

Atty. Kirk T. Bauer

DeLand 41 year 5.0

Mr. Bauer began the practice of law in 1985 and established the law firm of Bauer and Associates in 1992 in DeLand.

Estate Planning Probate Wills And Trusts Business Law Civil Litigation +2

Atty. Dale Hayes, Jr.

Las Vegas 22 year 5.0

National College for DUI Defense,Certificate (2010). National College of DUI Defense Summer Session taught at Harvard Law School (2010).

Contract Disputes Personal Injury Litigation Real Estate Litigation Criminal Law Drugs And Narcotics +5

Atty. Adam Michael Ludwin

Delray Beach 13 year 5.0

Adam Ludwin is the Managing Partner and founder of Ludwin Law Group, a boutique firm specializing in civil litigation, maritime and admiralty law, per...

Business & Corporate Law Debt Collection Maritime Law Internet Defamation Landlord Tenant Law +2

Atty. Marion Moise Moses

Columbia 25 year 5.0

Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas W. Cooper, Jr., Circuit Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2001-2002.

Criminal Defense both State and Federal Drugs (Possession, Distribution, Trafficking) DUI Defense Arson Assault And Battery +31

Atty. Joel R. Spivack

Cherry Hill 36 year 5.0

Attorney Joel R. Spivack has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in consumer bankruptcy cases and residential real estate transactio...

Bankruptcy Law Foreclosure Alternatives Real Estate Law Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 +13

Atty. Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.

St. Clair 14 year 5.0

Legal matters can be emotionally difficult unless one has an aggressive, intelligent, and vigilant lawyer who understands the legal system and who can...

Divorce Family Law Family Law/Domestic Relations Annulment Appellate Practice +74

Frequently Asked Questions about Business

LLC or corporation — which should I choose?

Most small businesses with simple ownership structures choose an LLC for tax flexibility (pass-through) and lighter corporate formalities. Businesses planning to raise venture capital usually convert to a Delaware C-corporation. A business attorney can recommend the right structure based on your tax situation, growth plans, and capital strategy.

How much does it cost to incorporate?

A simple LLC or corporation formation typically runs $500 to $2,000 in attorney fees plus state filing fees ($50 to $500 depending on state). Multi-founder formations with custom equity, vesting, and IP-assignment agreements range $2,500 to $7,500.

Do I need a written contract for every deal?

For any deal worth more than a small recoverable amount, yes. Verbal agreements are legally enforceable in many situations but devilishly hard to prove. A short written contract — even an email exchange that captures key terms — dramatically improves your position if a dispute later arises.

Can I use template contracts from the internet?

Templates work as starting points but routinely miss state-specific requirements and industry-specific risks. Have a business attorney review and customize before you sign anything that exposes the company to meaningful liability or rights.

How do I take on a co-founder?

Document equity, vesting, decision-making authority, IP assignment, and what happens if a founder leaves. The first six months of a partnership are when these terms are easiest to negotiate; once the company has revenue, every conversation gets harder.

When should I consider selling the business?

Common sale triggers are owner retirement, lack of next-generation succession, growth capital needs that exceed bank financing, and consolidation in the industry. A business attorney working with an investment banker or business broker can prepare the company for sale, manage diligence, and negotiate terms.

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