Business and Commercial Transactions
Serving clients in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
From corporate filings and drafting contracts to advising the mergers and acquisitions of businesses, our lawyers at Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. offer innovative solutions that boost bottom lines and minimize tax burdens. Clients throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia seek our firm's legal assistance in the sales of existing businesses, venture formation, along with regulatory compliance.
Company Formation
Business objectives, liability and tax implications provide the basis for selecting an appropriate business entity. General and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations and sole proprietorships are some of the most common organizational structures used in company formation and each offers specific advantages. Our lawyers assist each client in choosing a business entity that best aligns with the client's business strategies and goals, which may include expansion, capital accumulation, business transition, start-up companies, business succession, or some other plan. When appropriate for investment or wealth preservation purposes, we also assist in forming charitable and non-profit organizations.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Our firm reviews, drafts and advises regarding a wide scope of contracts that serve clients' interests and needs, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Operating agreements
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Agency agreements
- Sales and leases of goods
- Secured transactions
- Negotiable instruments
- Franchise agreements
- Leases
- Warranties
Avoiding costly litigation is in the best interests of any business and may be accomplished through strategic business planning and legally sound documentation that avoids ambiguity and clearly defines contract terms and conditions. Competent and seasoned legal guidance also serves a vital need in assisting businesses in conducting operations in a manner that adheres to commercial laws, state and federal statutes, and precedents set by court case decisions. While our firm strives to lay the foundation for successful business operation that will circumvent disputes and legal proceedings, we also offer strong courtroom advocacy when litigation becomes the only recourse. Please see our Business and Civil Litigation section for more details.
We invite you to explore the benefits that an attorney-client relationship with Becker, Kellogg & Berry might afford your business. To arrange a consultation, please contact us online or call our office at 1-888-312-5087.
