A Noted New York Business Law Firm
The business law attorneys of Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP (CPS&S) counsel entrepreneurs, business owners, shareholders, investors and other stakeholders in multiple facets of their commercial endeavors.
From our main offices in Manhattan as well as locations on Long Island, in New Jersey and Denver, our business lawyers represent businesses in all phases of their operations, working with our clients to achieve a structure and framework that is best suited to their goals. Contact us today to learn more about how our experienced attorneys can help you meet your legal challenges.
A Comprehensive Suite Of Services
Our experience includes purchases and sales, contract agreements among members of business organizations, and sophisticated financing transactions. We also cover letter of credit disputes, fraud, interference with business, libel, slander and other tort claims. Liability protection for the organization and key officers is an important goal of all of our clients.
Our practice encompasses a wide range of services, including representing businesses during arbitration and mediation, supporting our clients throughout litigation, and even bringing forward appeals. Moreover, we support a similarly broad area of legal needs.
The following are examples of some of the many types of legal services we provide:
- Legal guidance and business formation for startups and entrepreneurs, including employment law needs
- Corporate counsel general services
- Of-counsel services
- Corporate agreement formation and drafting
- Business Torts
- Real estate developer representation
- Construction industry and contractor representation
- Multinational business transactions
- Establishing intellectual property rights and resolving relevant disputes
- Transaction and formation guidance for 501(c)(3) and nonprofit organizations
- Business and partnership dissolution
- Financial regulatory compliance
- Pharmaceutical industry litigation with manufacturers
- Tax planning and tax minimization strategies
- Executive compensation, including severance and separation agreements
- Liability protection for directors and officers
- Mergers and acquisitions, including complex transactions and leveraged buyouts
- Shareholder representation, including derivative claims and asset appraisal services
Our attorneys represent both U.S. and foreign entities in service and product transactions. These matters are complex and need to be handled with care and caution to maintain continuing relations with businesses in other countries. We are proud that other attorneys choose us to represent them. We have represented attorneys at other law firms when they became embroiled in business disputes over partnership agreements, as well as foreign attorneys practicing in the United States. Our attorneys also assist foreign governments concerning legislation and other business issues in the United States.
We also provide second opinions for individuals and businesses looking to ensure that their legal strategy matches their desired outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Law
What Is Business Law?
Business law is an important facet of law that helps organize and structure businesses and business entities. Business owners should have a strong understanding of business law – or know when to seek legal guidance – so that they are performing within the bounds of lawful and ethical business operations. Business law protects businesses and consumers alike from unsafe practices.
What Does A Business Law Attorney Do?
A business law attorney can provide comprehensive guidance on the guidelines and rules that businesses must follow when it comes to:
- Formation and structuring of their company structure
- Drafting and filing important formation documents, such as articles of incorporation
- Creating partnership agreements, operating agreements and shareholder agreements
- Adhering to compliance and regulatory issues
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts with employees, suppliers and third parties
- Handling lease agreements and real estate investments
- Representing the business in legal disputes with other businesses
- Advising on employment laws and regulations, such as wage and hour laws
- Assisting with mergers and acquisitions
When business owners work with a business law attorney, they can also align their interests and goals within legal guidelines and protect themselves from lawsuits.
How Can Attorneys Help Business Owners?
Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of purchases and sales, contract agreements and financing transactions. We also offer of counsel services, liability protection, regulatory compliance guidance and corporate agreement formation and drafting.
Do You Need A Business Attorney To Start A Business?
You do not need an attorney to start a business. Many people have started their businesses and sought legal help later in the development and organization of their entities. However, seeking legal guidance early can help protect you from violating laws and facing lawsuits.
How Do You Hire A Business Attorney?
If you are looking for a business attorney, then you have come to the right place. Our team of experienced business law attorneys at CPS&S can discuss your business goals. Reach out to us to learn more about the services we can provide during a consultation over the phone or in person.
Consult Our Manhattan Business Transaction Attorneys
For more information, contact the New York City business attorneys at CPS&S. In New York, New Jersey or Colorado, call 800-209-7206 or 800-209-7206 toll free.
You can also see a sampling of the successful results Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP has achieved for clients.