BUSINESS LAW

We provide personalized counsel to diverse small and large businesses across all industries. We have particular experience assisting construction companies and subcontractors in connection with the many specialized and complex problems that can occur within the construction industry. We offer counsel on the formation and maintenance of all business entities, including corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies and non-profits.

Our business lawyers are versed in drafting and negotiating contracts to facilitate general business transactions, as well as complex mergers and acquisitions. These lawyers also have significant experience in banking and tax law. They handle commercial financial transactions for both lenders and borrowers and counsel clients on complicated tax issues. In the field of securities law, our lawyers perform securities registration and reporting, as well as securities litigation.

When our clients find themselves involved with businesses or individuals in distressed financial situations, our business lawyers work closely with our bankruptcy lawyers to provide them with the expertise necessary to maximize returns on the credit which they have extended to bankrupt or failing entities. When our clients need assistance themselves to deal with business adversities or financial pressures, we provide counsel in bankruptcy and other forms of debtor protection.

The Firm’s Business Law section is closely connected with many of the Firm’s other practice areas. Our business lawyers seek to provide our clients with comprehensive legal services to meet all of their business needs. In this regard, we often co-counsel projects with lawyers in the Firm who are proficient in labor and employment law, health law, bankruptcy, real estate law, and civil litigation.

Members practicing in the Business Law section include:

David A. Detec
Joseph M. Houser
Martha L. Bushey
Gina Agresta Richardson
Thomas J. Lipka
Jeffrey D. Heintz
Mark A. Beatrice
Doralice Tavolario Ricchiuti
Catherine M. Stone