Business Law

In these complex times, businesses need advisors and advocates who are responsive and result-oriented. Those of us in Preti Flaherty's Business Law Group pride ourselves both on being able to adapt our skills and experience to each client's style, needs and circumstances and on our focus on "getting the deal done."  We strive to fully understand each client's business and objectives, and believe that our success stems in part from our ability to think like business people.  We provide creative strategic solutions to legal issues in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Preti Flaherty's Business Law Group consists of more than 25 attorneys who regularly advise clients in every stage of development on a wide range of legal issues. Our attorneys have the experience and keen understanding of current legal issues that today's business leaders need.

Our Business Law attorneys focus on building and maintaining relationships. Each business client is assigned a lead lawyer dedicated to learning the client's business.  This lawyer acts as a "gatekeeper", keeping current on all of the client's legal issues. Our business lawyers also regularly draw upon the expertise of other practice groups throughout the firm to provide assistance with regulatory, legislative, employment and litigation issues.  

Our Business Law attorneys provide a full range of legal services, including:

• Business formation
• Securities offerings 
• Investment funds
• Venture capital financing 
• Technology protection and licensing
• Executive compensation
• Debt financing
• Counseling Boards
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Franchising
• Joint ventures and strategic alliances
• International transactions
• Commercial contracts
• Tax planning
• Commercial lending and banking transactions

For your business, choose the knowledge, skill and energy of Preti Flaherty.