Business Law

McLawhorn & Associates, P.A. can assist clients with virtually any matter that affects the operation of a client’s business. From business formation through proprietorship, partnership or incorporation, to daily operations affecting relationships between businesses and their employees, customers, vendors, financial institutions or investors, McLawhorn & Associates is there to provide the guidance today’s entrepreneur needs.

The firm’s attorneys understand employment law and can assist business clients with questions about compliance with federal and state regulations. They are experienced in drawing contracts and other documents important to business, including employment agreements, sales and marketing agreements, asset and stock purchase agreements, commercial leases and partnership agreements.

Commercial Litigation

In the event that business-related disputes must be litigated, McLawhorn & Associates has the skill, knowledge and determination to advocate successfully for its clients. No matter the complexity, the attorneys of McLawhorn & Associates can represent clients successfully in matters such as unfair trade practices, breach of contract, partnership or shareholder disputes, foreclosures, and zoning and land use.

Mergers and Acquisitions

As a client’s business grows, McLawhorn & Associates can offer skillful representation throughout the process. The firm’s attorneys have the capabilities of structuring corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, sales and divestitures. Be they matters of financing, tax implications, fiduciary obligations, executive compensation, transfers of contracts and intellectual property or risk management, the attorneys of McLawhorn & Associates are prepared to see that all legal requirements of a client are met.

Franchising

In the specialized area of franchising, McLawhorn & Associates’ attorneys work with both franchisors and franchisees to structure arrangements that will best meet their particular needs. Accurately and effectively, they create agreements for sales representatives, dealers and distributors. The attorneys of McLawhorn & Associates have a thorough understanding of franchise compliance requirements for North Carolina, federal and international law.

Technology

McLawhorn and Associates, P.A. has expertise in the areas of law affecting technology, intellectual assets and proprietary information. The firm’s attorneys assist clients in registration of trademarks and copyrights; securing licensing to hardware and software; protecting corporate confidentiality, trade secrets and privacy; and other matters concerning information protection or proprietary systems. Additionally, should it become necessary, the attorneys of McLawhorn & Associates will vigorously litigate disputes over technology or intellectual property.

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