Business & Corporate Law
With offices in Casa Grande and Coolidge, Fitzgibbons Law Offices, P.L.C. offer comprehensive services in business and corporate law to clients throughout Central Arizona, including Pinal and Maricopa Counties.
Business Entity Formation
Choosing which type of entity to form is one of the most important decisions to make when starting a business. Arizona law provides for a variety of business entity options, and each entity works differently to protect certain assets and determine tax, debt, and legal liability. Our attorneys are knowledgeable about the benefits and disadvantages of each type of entity, and can advise you on which would be most appropriate for your business venture. We assist clients in forming:
- Corporations
- Non-Profit Corporations (NPOs)
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs)
- Professional Limited Companies (PLCs)
- Joint Ventures
- Sole Proprietorships
Our attorneys are experienced in a wide range of business transactions and litigation, including all services pertaining to:
- Limited Liability Company Laws
- Partnership Laws
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Franchising
- Operating Agreements & Bylaws
Corporations
Arizona is one of only seven states with a constitutionally-established Corporation Commission and one of only 13 with elected Commissioners. The Arizona Corporation Commission regulates the incorporation of businesses, adopts rules, and makes decisions in contested matters. Our attorneys can ensure that your organization remains in compliance and up-to-date with the various Arizona rules and regulations. We assist corporations in:
- Corporation Formation
- Corporate Organization
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Disputes
Stock Ownership and Shareholder Disputes
An important aspect of running a business is the governance of company shares. Our attorneys assist clients with:
- Shareholder Agreements
- Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Stock Purchase Agreements
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Contracts and Agreements
Our attorneys negotiate, review and draft contracts to protect our clients' interests and ensure there are no ambiguities that may lead to costly misunderstandings or disputes later on. Our services include handling all aspects of:
- Operating Agreements & Bylaws
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Covenants Not to Compete
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Employment Agreements
Labor & Employment Law
In addition to aiding businesses in transactions and litigation, we also help in business operations by providing services in labor and employment. Labor and employment laws cover a wide range of sub-issues, including disability laws, wage and hour laws, health and safety laws, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, retirement plans and benefits, and federal compliance. We provide assistance in all of these areas, including:
- Employment Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Covenants Not to Compete
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Commercial Transactions & the UCC
Our offices provide legal services under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs the purchase and sale of goods, leases, and negotiable instruments such as banknotes, bank deposits, funds transfers, and letters of credit. We assist vendors and buyers in preemptive planning, including negotiating deals and contracts, and helping to ensure that injured parties are placed in as good a position as if the other party had fully lived up to their obligations.
Additional Resources
Our attorneys also assist clients in the areas of:
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate
- Commercial Finance
- Corporate Disputes
If you are starting a new business or corporation, or are facing a business dispute, contact Fitzgibbons Law Offices, P.L.C. today to learn more about how we may be able to assist you.
