Many small and medium sized companies have the need for an experienced business attorney to act as general counsel to provide quick, responsive and practical business, legal and risk assessment advice on day to day issues.   In many cases, a phone call or review on the front end of a matter can save tremendous time, money and resources by avoiding problems later.  We want to help your business grow and provide economical advice and guidance on the issues businesses encounter daily.

We work with company founders, CEOs and senior management, project managers, human resources and other decision makers, providing guidance and advice on a host of issues, from quick to complex, including contract drafting, review and negotiation, employee hiring and termination, employee equity participation, real estate and equipment purchases and leasing, sales, distribution and supply agreements and relationships.

We also understand the importance of corporate maintenance and governance.  We help executives prepare for and lead board of directors meetings and maintain and update corporate minutes.  We frequently attend and act as secretary for company Board meetings and advise the Board on significant company legal and governance issues.  We also act as registered agent in Michigan for both local and out-of-state companies doing business within the state.

Our general counsel services include:

• Providing business and legal advice to corporate executives
• Drafting form documents relevant to your business, including purchase and sales order terms and conditions, standard licenses, internet privacy policies, and website terms of use
• Consultation on employee and human resource issues
• Attending and participating in Board meetings
• Advising on corporate governance and shareholder issues
• Shareholder notices and annual meetings
• Intellectual property planning
• Technology in-licensing and out-licensing
• Consultation on insurance issues and risk assessment
• Advising on real estate issues, drafting and negotiating commercial leases and real estate purchase and sale agreements.
• Michigan registered agent services
• Audit Opinion Letters
• Delaware and Foreign corporation registration and maintenance
• Dispute resolution
• Drafting, reviewing and hosting a variety of business agreements including:
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
  • Independent contractor, consultant and employment agreements
  • Distribution and supply agreements
  • Pilot study and research and development agreements
  • Early adopter licenses and agreements
  • RFPs and proposals
  • Master services agreements and statements of work
  • Co-marketing and cross-referral agreements
  • Stock options and restricted stock agreements