Contract Drafting

Our Columbus lawyers help businesses and corporations in Ohio and throughout the US draft and negotiate most types of contracts, including creating template contracts for services, employment, and intellectual property and licensing.

Business Formation

Our attorneys assist our clients in Columbus and throughout Ohio with planning and representation related to forming LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits, including advising on entity selection, tax structure, and technology and IP concerns.

Business & Corporate Finance

Our business attorneys have years of experience of working with clients on a range of business and corporate finance, including debt restructure, private placement, mezzanine loans, private equity, and commercial real estate finance and refinance.

Creating and running a business comes with a wide range of corporate legal needs, from contract drafting to tax structuring to financial advice and more. When you need a corporate lawyer who can do it all, contact Stevens Law Firm.

We have extensive experience in all areas of business law and offer holistic business law expertise. We’ve worked with businesses large and small in a number of different industries, and can assist you too. The corporate lawyers at Stevens Law have the knowledge, skills and experience to set your business up on a solid legal foundation so you can run your company with confidence.

OUR LEGAL SERVICES

What does a business and corporate lawyer do? We offer advice and assistance in matters relating to business law, such as corporate contract drafting and negotiation, employment law needs, intellectual property issues, and much more. Our practice assists your organization with meeting its legal requirements from formation to dissolution and every step in between.

It’s our job to help you understand the legal processes, your legal obligations, potential risks and more so you can run your business while minimizing liability and avoiding legal problems. We can create and review contracts to minimize liability, assist in planning your business and advise on entity selection, offer advice when you’re restructuring or have finance questions, and assist with other business law needs.

Law firms are a valuable resource, but you want to choose the right one. No need to search - Stevens Law Firm is here to answer your questions and provide legal guidance for your company. Contact us to learn more about our services.

CONTRACT & JOB AGREEMENTS DRAFTING

Having legally valid contracts is crucial for any organization. Our Columbus lawyers help businesses and corporations in Ohio and throughout the US draft and negotiate most types of contracts, including creating template contracts for services, employment, and intellectual property and licensing.

BUSINESS FORMATION

Make sure your organization is set up correctly from the start. Our attorneys assist our clients in Columbus and throughout Ohio with planning and legal representation related to forming LLCs, corporations, and nonprofits, including advising on entity selection, tax structure, and technology and IP concerns.

BUSINESS & CORPORATE FINANCE

Want assistance determining the right corporate finance solutions? Our attorneys have years of experience of working with clients on a range of business and corporate finance needs, including debt restructure, private placement, mezzanine loans, private equity, and commercial real estate finance and refinance.

Our corporate and business practice includes working with companies all over the world in a range of industries including technology, construction, real estate development, software, architecture, alcohol and beverages, sports and entertainment, healthcare and fitness, telecommunications, retail, finance, manufacturing, fashion, and e-commerce. Whatever your industry, our corporate lawyers can help with your legal needs.

OUR CORPORATE LAWYERS ARE READY TO HELP

Our corporate attorneys can assist you with a myriad of corporate and business issues including:

Business entity selection and the differences between LLCs, corporations, and choices of incorporation

There’s a lot to consider when choosing the best business entity for your organization. Our corporate lawyers will go over the different business entity options so you understand each one and weigh the pros and cons of each. We’ll offer advice and help you decide which option is the right fit for you.

Securities and exemptions

The attorneys at our practice will guide you through securities compliance requirements, identify exemptions and file the correct forms, assist in forming venture capital funds and more. Our corporate lawyers are experienced in advising on a variety of securities laws.

Venture capital and raising funding

The proper funding can help you grow your business and reach your goals. We assist our clients by working with founders, investors, venture capital firms and more to structure capitalization and funding deals that are beneficial to all parties involved. We can also advise on investment opportunities and fundraising needs.

Corporate and LLC restructuring and reorganization

When you want to make changes in the corporate structure of your organization, an attorney can help you restructure or reorganize in a way that makes the most sense for your business. This helps the process run smoothly and sets you up for success in the coming year and beyond.

Corporate governance and corporate minute books

What policies and best practices should be in place to help your board of directors work effectively and with your organization’s best interests in mind? How will you keep records regarding your organization? Our corporate lawyers will work with you to create corporate governance documents and corporate minute books to help keep everyone on the same page.

Stock redemption

When you need to redeem shares, working with an attorney can make the process go smoothly for everyone involved. Our corporate lawyers can also assist in creating agreement documents that enable stock or share redemption and represent you and your best interests if issues arise.

Private equity

Whether you’re looking to invest in or exit a business, a Stevens Law Firm attorney can assist with private equity deals, including creating and negotiating documents and transactional terms and providing counsel.

International business

When interacting with an organization in another country, it can be helpful to have an attorney present. Our lawyers are experienced in international law, travel around the globe to meet with clients, and are here to offer legal advice and represent you during international transactions. We can also assist with the creation of international master services agreement documents, global SaaS agreement documents, international contracts and other documents.

Shareholder disputes

Shareholder disputes can cost your organization valuable time and money. Our lawyers will work with you to settle shareholder disputes as well as review existing shareholder agreements and create new ones to help prevent future issues.

Mergers and Acquisitions

There’s a lot to consider when going through a merger or acquisition. When you work with an attorney at Stevens Law Firm, you will receive wise counsel and can feel confident that someone is keeping your best interests in mind during contract drafting and negotiations.

Labor and employment compliance

Our lawyers will work with you to create policies and legal documents that guide the way your organization handles employees. We’ll also advise as to whether your organization’s operations are compliant with labor and employment laws.

Intellectual property

Protecting intellectual property is crucial to the success of your business. The lawyers at our practice will advise you on all aspects of corporate intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, technology licensing and transactions, and more.

Technology transactions

No matter your technology law needs, our lawyers can help. We have experience drafting corporate contracts for software development, creating technology licensing contracts, negotiating transactions, advising on technology and intellectual property issues and much more.

Corporate audits

Don’t let a corporate audit catch you unprepared. A corporate attorney can advise you on what to expect during an audit and what auditors look for, and will work in your best interests throughout the entire auditing process.

Real estate transactions

Seeking assistance from law firms when buying or selling property can make the process run smoothly. An attorney from our practice will prepare and review purchase agreement documents, title documents, transfer documents and other materials. We’ll also represent you and your best interests during negotiations and corporate real estate transactions.

LLC and corporate dissolution and liquidation

Are you dealing with an LLC or corporate dissolution? An attorney will work with your organization to create a plan, file the necessary paperwork, and limit your liability during the corporate dissolution or liquidation process.

Executive compensation and employment agreements

It’s extremely important to properly structure your company’s executive compensation and employment agreement documents. An attorney at our practice will work with you to draft compensation and employment documents, review existing corporate documents, and advise you on best practices.

TRUST STEVENS LAW FIRM, LTD. WITH YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

Our Columbus corporate and business lawyers have experience representing businesses of all sizes in a wide range of industries. From small family-owned construction businesses to multimillion-dollar technology companies, our corporate lawyers are poised to provide your company with practical business counsel. We have the knowledge and expertise to assist you with any legal need related to business law and are confident in our ability to help your organization. Browse our practice areas to learn more about our legal services.

Contact Stevens Law Firm today to experience the highest level of corporate and general business legal representation in Columbus, Ohio. Call us at (614) 826-3100, or fill out our online contact form to get started!

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