Business Operations

Whether it’s a contract with your customers or your suppliers, BLA will draft and negotiate agreements reflecting your business goals.

• Contracts
• Sales, Procurement & Logistics
• Government Contracting & WBE/DBE Certification
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Planning & Risk Management

Corporate Structure

Which legal structure best meets your business and tax goals?  BLA can form your entity and help you navigate governance requirements.

• Formation, Dissolution, Reinstatement
• Shareholder & Operating Agreements
• Corporate Governance (Bylaws, Resolutions, Minutes)
• Succession Planning

A well-designed estate plan will provide for health decisions and financial decisions to be made in case you become incapacitated.

• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Attorney
• Advanced Medical Directives
• Business Documents
• And more

Human Resources Management

Trying to retain and reward your talented team?  Addressing a disciplinary matter?  BLA works with clients to promote employment best practices.

• General Counseling & Claim Prevention
• Policy/Process Development & Handbooks
• Performance Management (Appraisal Systems, Discipline, Incentive Programs)
• Employment, Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Contractor & Overtime Compliance

Intellectual Property Protection

Are you protecting your innovations and your brand?  BLA will help you safeguard and exploit your valuable assets.

• Trademarks, Copyright & Trade Secrets
• License Agreements
• Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Marketing & Advertising Legal Support (Traditional and Online)
• Software-as-a-Service and Software License Agreements

Transactions

Whether you’re buying, selling or leasing, BLA will help structure the deal to your advantage and get it closed.

• Acquisitions, Mergers, Divestitures
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• Real Estate (Commercial Sales & Leasing)
• Financing & Restructuring
• Franchising