A good business attorney is essential to any thriving business. Many small businesses, however, are unable to afford a full-time staff attorney to act as their in-house counsel. At Albee Law PC, we pride ourselves on providing in-house level general business counsel to our clients at a fraction of the cost of a having a full-time attorney on staff. As a result, our clients have an established relationship with our firm that they can rely on whenever a legal issue arises, whether minor or major.
Outside In-House Counsel Offerings
General Corporate Business Services
- Negotiating and drafting contracts, such as supply agreements and services agreements, on terms that protect our clients’ interests
- Advising clients on “routine” legal questions, such as what to do if the business is subpoenaed or receives a wage garnishment summons
- Obtaining and maintaining required state and local registration, including preparing and filing annual reports, as well as drafting annual corporate resolutions, to ensure the business remains in good standing
- Helping our clients obtain and maintain required business licenses, including general business licenses at the state and local levels, as well as industry-specific licenses
- Identifying areas of a company’s intellectual property that may require additional protection
- Assisting businesses with mergers and acquisitions
- Representing clients with the leasing and purchasing of commercial real estate
Employment Law
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including, but not limited to, wage laws and laws applicable to hiring and termination of employees
- Advising clients regarding changes to employment laws applicable to their businesses
- Drafting employee handbooks
- Drafting employment contracts
- Drafting non-compete agreements and non-disclosure agreements
Litigation Management
- Advising clients on what to do when served with a court summons
- Negotiating fair settlements for clients
- When settlement negotiations fail, representing clients in court proceedings, including drafting and filing pleadings, representing clients at depositions, and zealously advocating for clients at hearings and trials
- Assisting clients in managing litigation nationwide via use of local counsel, when applicable
Business Formation
- Assisting business owners in choosing the correct business entity to protect the owner from personal liability
- Drafting and filing all formation documents, including articles of incorporation for corporations, articles of organization for limited liability companies, corporate bylaws, limited liability operating agreements, and stock and membership certificates