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

Business Law Posts

Lavelle Law News and Events

Tax-Smart Year-End Planning: Key 2026 Tax Changes & Strategies for Success
By Lavelle Law August 11, 2026
Discover the latest tax law updates and planning opportunities that can help you reduce taxes, protect wealth, and prepare for the future.
Type F Reorganization
By Frank J. Portera July 28, 2026
Thinking about selling your business? In this video, Lavelle Law attorney Frank Portera explains how a Type F Reorganization can create tax efficiencies and simplify the sale process by reducing the need for third-party consents.
Representation and Warranties Insurance Democratization: A Game Changer for Many Deals
By Steven A. Migala July 13, 2026
Representations and warranties insurance (“RWI”) for mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) is more accessible than ever due to increasing democratization in the market. Now, RWI can be a viable option for smaller, mid-market deals.
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