Business Law

The lawyers at Upton & Hatfield recognize the need of the business owner for efficient and timely legal services. We provide practical assistance through all stages of a business’s life cycle, from its birth, through its growth and maturity, to its eventual sale.

Among the areas where we assist businesses of all sizes are:

• Business formation, incorporation and choice of entity

• Small business law

• Governance, acquisitions

• Employee issues

• Commercial transactions

• Contracts

We represent banks, private lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions, including purchases of businesses and properties and construction projects. Our business lawyers work with our estate planning lawyers to assist with succession planning for business owners.