FAQ

The main areas of corporate law include:

Formation of corporations: This involves the legal process of creating a corporation, including drafting articles of incorporation, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and filing paperwork with the appropriate government agencies.

Corporate governance: This involves the rules, practices, and processes by which a corporation is directed and controlled, including the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors, officers, and shareholders.

Mergers and acquisitions: This involves the legal process of combining or transferring ownership of two or more corporations, including due diligence, negotiation, and drafting of contracts.

Securities regulation: This involves the legal rules and regulations governing the issuance and trading of securities, such as stocks and bonds, including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Corporate finance: This involves the legal aspects of raising capital for a corporation, including the issuance of debt and equity securities, private placements, and venture capital financing.

Intellectual property: This involves the legal protection of intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, including licensing, litigation, and transactional work.

Labor and employment: This involves the legal rules and regulations governing the employment relationship, including hiring, termination, discrimination, and harassment.

Taxation: This involves the legal rules and regulations governing the taxation of corporations and their shareholders, including compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations.

Corporate litigation can be complex and time-consuming, so it is important for corporations to have experienced legal counsel to guide them through the process. A corporate litigation attorney can help a corporation prepare the most vigorous case possible to argue for its preferred outcome and can provide guidance on the best court system to resolve the case and the relevant statute of limitations and claims being made. Additionally, an attorney can help a corporation try to negotiate a settlement outside of court, which can save time and money and keep the dispute more private