What We Can Do For You
Commercial and Business Law
Salin Law firm works closely business owners from the outset, beginning with the question of “What form should my business organization take?” In deciding what form of business to adopt, whether a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company (LLC), you should consult an experienced corporate attorney, since each form of business has separate advantages and disadvantages. The drafting and filing of Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization, along with the drafting of By-laws and a Shareholder Agreement, Operating Agreement or Partnership Agreement, is a pivotal step in the start-up process where an experienced business lawyer should be utilized. Other tasks that a business attorney may perform at the outset on behalf of business clients are the registration of trademarks and service marks, obtaining fictional (d/b/a) names, obtaining an EIN, reviewing lease agreements, and drafting employment agreements.
In addition to assisting businesses with formation, litigation, and contract law, the firm assists businesses with general corporate needs, including strategy for business development and marketing, intellectual property, daily business operations, employment matters, negotiations of contracts with third parties, issuance of stock, minutes of board and shareholder meetings, purchases and sales of stock and assets, conflict resolution and confidentiality and non-compete agreement issues.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Whether prosecuting or defending claims, Salin Law brings our general business expertise to all aspects of the litigation process. Our litigators are business lawyers first, who know when a negotiated business solution is preferable to litigation, but also know when to act aggressively to defend or advance our clients’ interests.
While it is often in a company’s or individual’s best interest to explore alternative methods of dispute resolution, and although we take great care to avoid the courthouse if it is in a client’s best interest, we are also extremely effective litigators who are seasoned in trying cases.
When a matter must be brought before the Court, our litigators have the skill and experience to successfully navigate the legal process and obtain a favorable outcome. Our litigators have successfully argued and tried cases in many local federal and state courts. If you are involved in a commercial dispute of any nature, you should seek the counsel of our experienced commercial litigators immediately.
We also use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses, franchisors and franchisees, and individuals. These disputes involve: corporate disputes among shareholders, partners, owners, investors and members of corporations, LLC’s and partnerships; cases involving breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, and breaches of confidentiality, non-compete, and nondisclosure agreements; various franchise disputes between franchisor and franchisee, which require an experienced franchise lawyer possessing extensive knowledge of franchise law; employment disputes between businesses and their employees; and civil disputes between individuals.
Real Estate and Property Law
The purchase or sale of real property is among the most complicated transactions that a business or individual may undertake, however, our team of attorneys and professionals can guide you through all of the necessary steps so that your settlement occurs in the most efficient and beneficial manner possible. Salin Firm regularly drafts the sales agreements, retail, office or ground leases, and other related documents that are necessary to ensure a smooth and orderly transaction. We will negotiate on your behalf throughout the process and represent you at closing to protect your business from potential future liability after the sale or purchase.
Our firm has over thirty years of experience assisting both landlords and tenants with the leasing of commercial properties. We fully understand the complexities of limited guaranties, operating expense pass-through provisions and the allocation between landlord and tenant of the responsibilities for repair of the premises and the building.
If you plan on entering into a commercial lease as a landlord or tenant, it is vital that you have the lease reviewed by competent counsel. For decades, our professionals have negotiated and drafted commercial leases for all types of clients, ranging from small mom-and-pop businesses to multinational corporations.
The advantages that a client obtains from a well-crafted legal document, especially in the context of a commercial lease, will be realized over-and-over throughout the duration of the lease and beyond. As transactional attorneys and commercial litigators, our firm has the expertise to anticipate potential hurdles and pitfalls involved in your commercial lease, and put your company in the best position should any problems arise in the future.
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Our law firm assists clients with basic estate planning needs, including the drafting of Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney Our firm also assists in the probate of Wills, the administration of Estates, and acts as the attorney to the Personal Representatives of an Estate.
We have a good estate planning and administration practice, representing individuals, families, and fiduciaries in all phases of estate planning, trust administration, charitable giving, trust and estate litigation, and risk management. Our practice includes dealing with the creation, protection and disposition of a client's assets, during their lifetime as well as upon and after their demise in accordance with the client's desires in full consideration of the tax and family relationship consequences of the client's acts and wishes.
We also advise and handle matters concerning our clients with respect to the administration of estates, trusts, probate of wills, determination of heirship, Will contest and Interpretation suits as well as other proceedings related to the disposition of assets of a decedent, interdict or minor. It also includes the preparation and review of various States estate tax returns, inheritance and estate transfer tax returns.
Venture Capital / Emerging Company
We represent venture capital firms in both early-stage and growth capital investments and in the formation and organization of venture capital funds. We craft, in each transaction, innovative and creative solutions to structuring issues and ensure in the process doing so that we pay careful attention to the key details affecting these transactions in order to achieve the client's overall objectives.
We also advise venture capital firms on the legal and business issues affecting their portfolio companies and many other issues relating to venture capital investments and its operations including structuring of transactions. We also advise many entrepreneurs and early-stage companies on the creation and development of new businesses and capital-raising activities. Our understanding of the client's business and strategic plan enables us to craft value-added solutions to their everyday needs.
We welcome an opportunity to discuss our Venture Capital practice with you and are prepared to arrange for an early meeting with you for this purpose
Public Policy & Lobbying
Hardly any aspect of operating a business is unaffected by federal and local government influence. Our firm understands this and understands that an effective legal solution often requires an understanding of the political process. Our lobbying efforts advance creative legislative solutions and favorable changes to local laws, providing businesses with another avenue in pursuit of successful issue resolution.
In many instances, traditional legal channels and use of the courts or regulatory agencies will not yield the most effective or efficient results. There are also instances in which the law does not contemplate the specific business solution that your company seeks. In those situations, we use our extensive knowledge of the political process, and formidable contacts in the governmental sphere to assist our clients with multi-faceted business solutions.
