The Services You Need in Commercial Law

When you are in business, running your business takes up most of your time—until you have a legal problem. Whether or not the problems you encounter are resolved successfully, dealing with them can be a major impediment to daily operations. You need a legal firm who knows your business and is prepared to take on these issues so you can continue operating your business. Holmes & Wiseley can do just that, with business services that cover

• Litigation
• Formation of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships
• Mergers and acquisitions from due diligence to closing
• Preparation and review of contracts
• Corporate reorganization
• Owner/operator agreements and disputes
• Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
• Unfair trade practices

Litigation

To protect yourself from a business lawsuit and to shield yourself from personal and business liability exposure, you need well-drafted company policies and procedures, such as an employee handbook, in place. If your business is sued, or an insurance claim is tendered, the staff at Holmes & Wiseley can provide professional representation, speak for you, investigate the allegations, assess your potential liability exposure, and formulate a plan of defense.

Formation, Dissolution, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Re-organization

Whether you are starting, ending, or changing your business structure, sound legal advice will make things go more smoothly now and in the future.

If you are buying or merging a business, legal representation from Holmes & Wiseley can not only help you make the best choice among complex options, but will structure the deal to maximize your advantage. For example, to buy a business or sell a business, the purchase or sale of a business can be structured either as an acquisition or as a merger. Acquisitions can be asset purchases, where the buyer purchases the seller's assets, free and clear of any liabilities. In stock purchases, the buyer purchases the business's stock and actually takes over the business, instead of just buying the merchandise. A merger shares many characteristics of an asset purchase and a stock purchase, but at the end of the transaction the two businesses are combined as one. Let us give you the advice you need to make the right transaction the right way.

For 24-hour response, call Holmes & Wiseley at 888-680-7727