Business Contract Drafting & Negotiation2025-05-12T04:28:24-06:00

Business Contracts:  Drafting & Negotiation

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Whether you are presenting or reviewing a contract, understanding your rights and obligations is critical to protecting your interests. Because of our experience in contract law, we understand how a contract impacts you and your business. Our experience launching companies, managing mergers and acquisitions, and drafting and negotiating contracts affords clients a unique and broad perspective when it comes to understanding your legal and financial affairs.

General Business Contracts

  • Letters of Intent
  • Stock and Asset Purchase Agreements
  • Commercial Leases
  • Indemnity Agreement
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Release
  • Joint Venture Agreement
  • Partnership and Operating Agreement
  • Merger Agreement

Customer/Vendor

• Supplier agreements
• Vendor agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Service agreements
• Licensing agreements
• Sales commission agreements
• Independent contractor agreements
• Non-compete agreements
• Financing documents
• Security agreements
• Credit agreements
• Secured and unsecured loans
• Escrow agreements
• Promissory notes
• Personal guarantees
• Startup and founder agreements
• Shareholder agreements
• Voting agreements
• Founder agreements
• Stock purchase and grants

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