Every business operating in California functions on some kind of transactional basis. Whether you operate a business-to-business organization or a customer-facing operation, transactions are likely a key part of your company’s everyday operations. While you can handle many of these on your own, such as the transactions you conduct with your customers, others, like contracts, may require the attention of an experienced California business transactions attorney.
The team at Fishman, Larsen & Callister offers a full range of legal services for business owners in the California area. Our firm has years of experience assisting small and medium-sized businesses in Southern California, including medical practices and family-owned businesses across all industries. If you must conduct any type of legal transaction with another party, from a partnership contract to a buy-sell agreement with a vendor, discuss your situation with our firm. Our team can ensure the highest levels of legal protection for your organization and streamline the process so you can focus on serving your customers and growing your business.
Why Do I Need an Attorney for Business Transactions?
Many of the transactions our firm helps our clients handle have long-term implications for the signing parties. Whenever a business transaction involves a contract of any kind, it’s vital to have legal counsel review the contract and oversee the contract creation process through all phases. The legal oversight you’ll experience with Fishman, Larsen & Callister will allow you to navigate difficult negotiations, contract disputes, and other business transactions with greater confidence. Our legal services can also reduce the chance that you will need to revisit and revise your business contracts in the future.
Business Transactions Our Firm Handles
Your company can rely on Fishman, Larsen & Callister as your California business transaction attorneys for a wide range of business transactions, including:
- Legal consultation for business negotiations, including acquisitions, mergers, business reorganization, corporate spin-offs, and corporate split-offs.
- Stock redemption transactions. Our firm is experienced in navigating the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure stock transactions are legal and valid.
- Complete and partial liquidations. In the event you must close your business, our team can handle the legal end of liquidating your remaining business assets and materials.
- Contract negotiation for medical practices. Our team has extensive experience working with medical practices and solo practitioners, assisting them in negotiating contracts with local healthcare organizations and hospitals.
- Legal consultation for contemplated business contracts and commercial transactions. Approach your business deals with greater confidence with our team behind you providing valuable legal guidance.
- Assistance with due diligence. Making informed decisions is crucial for any business owner, and this requires extensive research. Our team will provide legal guidance as you conduct due diligence for any type of transaction with a potential long-term impact on your business.
- Contract drafting. Contracts are staples of modern business, and you must ensure every contract you sign is comprehensive, detailed, and legally binding. We will assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of the business contracts you require.
- Loan agreements. Financing is a major concern for many California business owners. If you require any type of loan, or if your organization plans to facilitate a loan to another party, our team will ensure the highest levels of legal protection and flexibility on your behalf.
- Buy-sell agreements. If you partner with a vendor, our team can ensure any buy-sell agreements you require are legally enforceable and serve your company’s interests.
- Partnership agreements, including limited and general partnerships. Many businesses begin with partnerships, and we will help you draft a partnership agreement that clearly defines each partner’s rights and responsibilities as they pertain to your organization.
- Transfer agreements, including technology transfer agreements. Should you need to transfer any business assets to another party, we will help you draft a transfer agreement that offers the best legal protection possible.
- One- and two-way nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). NDAs are crucial for many businesses and often protect industry secrets and intellectual property. Fishman, Larsen & Callister will help you draft NDAs of the correct type that provide the highest level of security for your company.
- Articles or certificate of incorporation. If you decide to incorporate your business, our team will help you navigate the extraordinary amount of paperwork and documentation this process entails.
- Operating agreements or limited liability company (LLC) agreements. Establishing an LLC can potentially provide you with personal legal protection from business losses. We will help you create an LLC that affords the legal protections you need.
These are just a few of the more complex business transactions our firm routinely handles on behalf of our clients. You can also count on Fishman, Larsen & Callister to provide comprehensive and detail-oriented legal counsel for various other business transactions and commercial agreements such as:
- Licensing agreements
- UCC-1 filings
- Leasing agreements
- Private resale stock purchase agreements
- Promissory notes
- Assignment agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Management agreements
- Employment agreements and employment contracts
- Consultant agreements
- Arbitration agreements
- Independent contractor agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Indemnification agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Agency agreements
- Sales representative agreements
- Development agreements
- Manufacturing agreements
- Service agreements
- Marketing agreements
- Binding letter agreements
- Non-binding letters of intent
- Releases and waivers
- Corporate bylaw creation
- Organizational resolutions
- Founders’ stock purchase agreements
- S Corporation and C Corporation formation
The team at Fishman, Larsen & Callister has years of experience handling these and many other types of business transactions for California businesses. When you choose our team to represent you in any type of contract or agreement negotiation or assist in drafting the transactional documents your business needs to operate as efficiently as possible, you can expect exceptional service. We will work closely with your team to help you achieve your goals and navigate complex transactions that impact the future of your company.
Representing Business Owners in California
Whether you are just starting a new company or have been in business for many years, choosing Fishman, Larsen & Callister as your California business transaction attorneys means security and confidence as you grow your business. We can provide the legal oversight you require for the most complex business transactions and have years of experience working with family-owned and generational businesses operating in Southern California. Contact us today to schedule a meeting with our team and find out how we can help you navigate your most difficult business transactions.