Business Law

The lawyers at VC are advocates and advisors, planning not just for the present, but for the future of their clients’ businesses as they grow and change. While many attorneys handle only business transactions, VC attorneys are skilled both in the boardroom and the courtroom. This experience gives VC the unique ability to draft air-tight agreements that stand the test of time.

When forming a new business, VC handles all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. VC regularly represents business owners who want to make sure they get their business formation right the first time, preventing issues with the government and their business partners in the future.

In growing a business, clients look to VC for guidance on drafting agreements with their customers, employees, and contractors. VC attorneys are on the cutting edge of business contract law, making sure their contracts protect the business that you’ve worked so hard to build. We’re not reactive, we’re proactive—VC will let you know about important changes to the law in your particular industry.

To protect a business’ assets, VC advises its clients on intellectual property law and securing trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Intellectual property theft can be avoided through careful preparation and planning by VC’s attorneys.

When selling your business, VC handles all the negotiation, planning, and drafting, from offer to closing. Having filed and defended lawsuits arising from business deals gone wrong, VC knows all of the business sale pitfalls and thinks 10 steps ahead to make sure your interests are protected long after closing.

VC provides responsive and clear guidance in all aspects of a business’ life cycle, including:

• Formation of both simple and complex business entities, and deciding upon proper business structure (LLC, S-Corp., C-Corp., etc.)

• Drafting contracts with customers and clients, including master service agreements and consulting agreements

• Drafting agreements with employees and contractors, including employment agreements that contain enforceable non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure clauses

• Drafting contracts for construction industry professionals, including residential and commercial construction agreements, revolving subcontractor agreements, lien waivers, and builder warranties

• Handling all aspects of the sale or purchase of a business (mergers and acquisitions)

• Advising clients on real estate transactions, including real estate purchase agreements, residential and commercial lease agreements, and rezoning advising and advocacy

• Providing guidance in the areas of franchise agreements, franchise disclosure documents, and the process of becoming a franchisee or starting a franchise

• Corporate governance and advising, including annual meeting minutes and important corporate actions and record-keeping

It’s your vision and your business.  You had the courage to bring it to life—VC has the courage to protect it.