BUSINESS LAW

Guiding your company through formation, expansion, and succession

In today's business environment, financial and legal issues are intertwined more than ever before. Whether you are an entrepreneur or own an established business, as your business evolves from formation to expansion to crafting an exit strategy, your legal needs change. Whether your business is small or large, every business needs effective legal representation. The business attorneys at Lavelle Law will guide you through your company's growth cycle, from beginning to end.

Our Services

  • Annual Compliance and Corporate Formalities
  • Business Litigation 
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Customer-Supplier Agreements 
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
  • Deferred and Incentive Compensation Plans
  • Director and Officer Representation
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plans
  • Franchise Law
  • Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks
  • International Trade Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Negotiating and Documenting Business Transactions
  • Operating, Shareholder, and Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Restricted and Phantom Stock Plans
  • Startups, Formations, and Choice of Entity


OUR BUSINESS LAW TEAM

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Lavelle Law News and Events

“Entrepreneurial Boot Camp” outlines key legal and structural decisions every founder should know.
By Theodore M. McGinn and Frank J. Portera May 27, 2026
This Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs seminar highlighted actionable insights to protect and position your business for success, including: business entity selection; capital structure; key contract terms; and shareholder and operating agreements.
High-level insight into sophisticated tax-deferral strategies tailored for business owners
By Kerry M. Lavelle May 4, 2026
Kerry Lavelle explains how business owners can access tax-deferred money, highlighting two selective strategies for key employees or management: Deferred Compensation Plans and Cash Balance Plans. Both allow business owners and key team members to earn money while deferring taxes.
Join our session to learn legal tips for successfully launching or growing a business!
By Lavelle Law April 3, 2026
Launching or growing a business? Don’t get tripped up by the legal stuff that can make or break you. Join us for this free seminar on May 13, 2026, and learn key legal tips for entrepreneurs.
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