Atlanta, Georgia Business & Commercial Transactions Attorney
Whether you are interested in starting, buying, selling, or merging a business, financing a business, leasing an office, warehouse or retail space, leasing or buying equipment, negotiating a contract or closing a transaction, you need an attorney skilled in business law. Price S. Williams Jr. has many years of experience in representing business interests. At the offices of Price S. Williams, Jr., we will take the time to understand your unique goals and business objectives and will help you work through your legal matter accordingly and remain available to address any future matters, concerns or questions you may have.
We will also work with your other professional advisors such as your banker, accountant, insurance agent, benefits specialists, financial advisor, etc. to ensure that all matters are handled in a manner that best serves your business.
The goal of our legal practice is to ensure that business owners are able to realize their goals. To that end, we develop all of our clients' transactions with care and diligence, treating your business as if it were our own. Contact us for more information.
At our law offices, we offer complete business transactional services, including:
- Business formation: Articles of incorporation, articles of organization, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, financing agreements.
- Purchase and sale of a business: Buying and selling stock or assets of a business or medical or dental practice, mergers and acquisitions
- Employment contracts and disputes: Employment contracts and other agreements such as confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, management contracts, outside sales agent agreements, consulting agreements, independent contractor agreements, etc.
- Financing agreements: Loan agreements, notes, security agreements, UCC financing statements, stock pledge agreements, lease purchase agreements, etc.
- Vendor and supplier contracts: Contracts for suppliers, manufacturers, and business service providers, and any other contracts required for business operations
- Real estate: Commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, financing agreements, leases, etc.
Buying & selling businesses
We are experienced in representing buyers and sellers in those business matters that arise in the purchase and sale of a business or its assets including contracts for the purchase and sale of stock or assets, employment agreements, covenants of non-competition, covenants of non-solicitation, trademark registrations, service mark registration, buy-sell agreements among shareholders, etc.
Partner and shareholder disputes
We are experienced in representing clients involved in partnership or shareholder disputes. Our goal is to define the dispute in context of any agreements that were made and the type of entity formation of the business. We will advocate for your position and work to devise a solution that incorporates it.
Business tax planning and tax obligations
Federal and state tax laws affect many aspects of business operations and transactions and must be considered. We will work with your tax advisor or accountant to review your tax obligations to ensure compliance in any type of entity formation or business transaction.
Business formation and governance
When creating a business entity, it is important to understand what entity is the best option for your business. Whether you want a partnership, a C-corporation, a S-corporation, or limited liability company will depend on your business objectives. We will take the time to explore your interests to devise a business formation plan that suits your needs. We are experienced in the formation of:
• Corporations whether C-corporation, S-corporation, Closely held corporation, Professional corporation, Non-profit corporation
• General partnerships
• Limited partnerships (LP)
• Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
• Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
• Joint Ventures
Asset protection
As an individual, you want to make sure that your personal assets are free from liability associated with your business. A business entity allows you to keep your personal assets separate from your business assets and shelter your personal assets from your business liabilities.
Over 25 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of business issues • Contact Atlanta, Georgia attorney Price S. Williams, Jr. to get the legal representation you need • Call now at 404-685-9007 or contact us by email
Price S. Williams, Jr.
Business, Commercial Real Estate and Estate Planning Lawyer
400 Colony Square, Suite 1750
1201 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30361-6320
Phone: 404-685-9007
Fax: 404-892-8560