No matter the specifics of your business, we provide sophisticated and strategic legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of middle-market businesses and their owners in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a family-owned business, a private company, or a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to supporting your success at every stage of growth.
Our team understands the complex challenges that businesses in North Carolina and Virginia face, and we are committed to providing practical, actionable advice that empowers you to achieve your goals with confidence.
Business Structuring and Operations
Across North Carolina and Virginia, our attorneys help businesses form and structure partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. With experience securing financing through a variety of public and private debt and equity instruments, we help businesses access the capital they need to thrive.
Further, we can assist in other legal needs related to running your business, such as:
- Drafting and negotiating contracts with customers, vendors, and distributors
- Handling legislative, administrative, and regulatory matters
- Assisting with collections and creditors' rights issues
- Managing workforce and employment concerns
- Leasing and purchasing property
- Protecting your company's trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights
- Addressing data privacy and cybersecurity issues
Tax Strategies
Our tax attorneys work closely with clients to develop comprehensive tax strategies that align with their long-term business objectives. Whether you're planning for growth, succession, or an eventual exit, we provide critical guidance to minimize tax liabilities and maximize value.
In addition to tax planning, we advise executive officers and owners on issues such as:
- Estate Planning
- Severance
- Compensation Issues
- Succession Planning
Litigation
We work with in-house counsel and also act as general counsel for small and mid-sized companies. Our business litigators have a wealth of experience resolving disputes and other complex issues. We have a proven track record in representing clients in a variety of matters, including:
- Antitrust Issues
- Contracts
- Financing
- Collections and Creditors' Rights
- Employment
- Franchising
- Intellectual Property
- Professional Liability Defense
- Trade Secrets
We look for proactive solutions to resolve disputes early, helping our clients avoid the uncertainty and costs associated with prolonged litigation. If needed, we bring our talents into the courtroom. In every step, we provide the legal support you need to focus on doing what you do best: running your business.
