Business Law
Griffith Law can assist you with the selection and formation of your new business entity. We’ll help you put together, evaluate, and complete business transactions. Comply with your legal obligations, brand your business and strategically plan for the future. If you have questions about starting a business or running your existing business we’re here for you.
At Griffith Law, talking business ideas and how to make them happen is what we do best.
Business Formation
When selecting the proper entity and forming a new company, there are many details to consider:
- What are the business’s short and long-term goals?
- Will the business seek investors?
- How should the business and its owners be taxed?
Making the wrong choice can be expensive. But there is no need to make these decisions on your own. Instead, let an experienced Oregon business attorney guide you through the process. Together we will discuss your business goals and the legal issues you’ll need to address to achieve them.
We advise clients about selecting their business entity (partnership, LLC, corporation, nonprofit). Help you understand and create an efficient governance structure for your business that meets your needs and all statutory requirements. When you purchase a formation package we also complete and file all necessary registrations with the local, state, and federal authorities.
Griffith Law offers these services on an hourly and flat fee basis. If you aren’t ready to form your company yet but have specific questions about the best entity type for your business or other questions, consulting with us at the beginning of your journey can start you on the right path.
Talk to an attorney about your new business today. Give us a call at (503) 360-8882 or send us a message by clicking the button.
Services Offered
- Formation Packages for Partnerships, LLCs, Corporations, & Nonprofits
- Hourly Consulting, Document Drafting, & Document Review
- Formation and Startup Counseling
Business Transactions
Business Transactions are how business gets done.
Griffith Law assists clients with completing the transactions necessary for their companies to operate effectively and succeed in their industry. We help clients understand, evaluate, draft, negotiate, and finalize all manner of transactions involving their businesses.
We use our experience working with clients from a broad range of industries, at all stages of their business lifecycles, to help you assess transactions, consider reasonable alternatives, and develop strategies to close agreements that protect and work for your business. Typically these services are provided on an hourly basis because of the unpredictability of parties and the transaction process.
When you’re ready to get some business done, we’re ready to help. Call us at (503) 360-8882 or click the button and send a message.
Common Transactions We Assist Clients With
- Purchase & Sale of Business
- Membership or Stock Buyouts
- Commercial Leases
- Loans & Financing
- Major Asset Purchases & Sales
- Hiring Key Employees
- Licensing Intellectual Property
- Website Terms of Service & Privacy Policies
- Purchasing Real Property
Regulatory Compliance
Regulations controlling your business are constantly changing, failing to keep up can be costly and prevent you from serving your customers.
We assist our clients with identifying and understanding the legal obligations placed on them and their businesses by the government and other regulatory bodies. We help ensure our clients fully comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules so they can focus on serving their clients.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Give us a call at (503) 360-8882 or click the button and send us a message.
Compliance Issues We Regularly Assist With
- Employee Classification
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Consumer Protection Laws
- Real Estate Licensees
- Construction Contractors Board Licensees
- Licenses and Permits
- Oregon Liquor Control Commission Licensees
- OSHA & Workplace Safety
- Labor Laws
Business Branding
If you are starting to develop your company’s brand consulting with us before you begin the process could save you much time, effort, and disappointment by helping you avoid concepts and ideas that may not be registerable.
Distinguishing your business from its competition in a crowded market is an important part of creating and growing a business.
Make your business standout. Give us a call at (503) 360-8882 or send us a message by clicking the button.
If you are starting the process of developing your company’s brand consulting with us before you begin the process could save you much time, effort, and disappointment by avoiding spending your resources on concepts and ideas that ultimately may not be registrable.
Services Offered
- Trademark Searches
- Trademark Registration
- Trademark Maintenence
- Trademark Consulting
- Copyright Registration
General Counsel
Having someone to talk to, who knows what they are talking about, can make all the difference in the world.
We advise clients, on an ongoing basis, in all aspects of their businesses, including contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, company operations, member/shareholder matters, business transactions, liability and risk assessment, insurance, customer and vendor disputes, financing, debtor/creditor matters, and collections.
These services are intended for clients that want a go-to lawyer they can call, who knows their business and is available to talk to them when they have questions. They are designed for clients with regular legal needs, looking to develop a long-term working relationship with their attorney. These services are offered on a flat fee subscription basis or hourly with a retainer.
To learn more about this service and the mutual commitment we will make to each other, call us at (503) 360-8882 or click the button and send us a message.
If you are not ready to make a long-term commitment or we haven’t worked together yet. Starting with a few hourly consultations at regular intervals (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) can be an excellent commitment-free way to determine if we are a good fit for each other.
Services Offered
- Hourly Consulting by appointment.
- General Council on Retainer
- General Counsel on Subscription (limited availability)