As a small business owner, you may be familiar with the concept of an in-house general counsel, who is an attorney that is an employee of a company who handles a variety of business-related issues extending across a number of legal disciplines. The cost of employing an in-house general counsel, while a fixed expense, is often excessive for a small or even medium-sized business. That is why Price Meese, along with its specialization in a variety of disciplines, has developed an expertise in providing “general counsel” services to smaller companies on an as-needed basis.
These services include the following:
- Business Formation and Tax Registration
- Preparation of Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements and Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements
- Drafting and Negotiation of Contracts with Employees, Suppliers, Customers, Distributors, Independent Contractors and Business Partners
- Preparation of Standard Contract “Terms and Conditions”
- Real Estate Acquisition, Leasing and Development
- Preparation of Employment Manuals, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Restrictive Covenants
- Acquisition of Business Financing, Capital Raising and Bank Loan Closings
- Counseling for Data and Business Information Protection
- State and Municipal Regulatory Compliance, including Environmental Compliance
- Representation in Litigation, Arbitration and other Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in New Jersey, New York, and Federal Courts nationally
- Business Combinations, including Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Mergers
- Company Succession Planning and Dissolution
We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate that we have the breadth of expertise to fulfill your “general counsel” needs in a timely, personalized and cost-effective basis. Please contact the author Rick Shulman by clicking on the following email address: rshulman@pricemeese.com to learn more about how the firm’s attorneys can assist your growing business.
