As Raleigh Business Attorneys, we serve as general counsel to privately held businesses with diverse interests in local, national, and international markets.
Our firm clients demonstrate a variety of business organizational structures, including limited liability companies, Subchapter S and C corporations, limited partnerships, and joint ventures across an array of industries that include franchising, construction, real estate development, manufacturing, distribution and equity investments. We also have significant experience representing charitable, religious, and non-for profit entities.
Our concentration and depth experience as business owners and as practicing lawyers provide clients with exposure to practical, efficient, and sound legal counsel and advice, no matter the size or complexity of the issue. We lend to each engagement, senior expertise, innovation, business acumen, and practical thinking. This allows our clients to focus on their business and while receiving highly effective counsel. We rise to the opportunity that are presented to our clients, and are honored by the opportunity to assist our clients in reaching their goals
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Asset purchase and sale, stock transfers, and mergers of private companies
- Purchase and Sale of businesses and franchises
- Counsel to special committees
- Leveraged buy-outs and recapitalizations
- Partner buy-out agreements, retirement buy-out, and succession planning
General Corporate and Business Services
- Organization of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and joint ventures
- Consultations regarding tax and other issues associated with choice of business entity
- Ownership, partnership, shareholder and operating agreements among shareholders of corporations, partners of general and limited partnerships, and members of limited liability companies
- Ongoing operational matters for business entities
- Employment contracts, consulting agreements, and non-competition agreements
- Confidential Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Counseling directors and officers regarding corporate governance and fiduciary matters
Commercial Transactions
- Preparation and review of sales, distribution, service, and a wide variety of other contracts
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Consulting, licensing, manufacturing and other transactional agreements
- Leasing agreements for equipment and business assets
- Uniform Commercial Code advice as to purchase orders, sale confirmations, and product warranty issues
Business and Corporate Finance
- Representation of financial institutions
- Representation of borrowers in connection with SBA financing
- Representation of borrowers with credit facilities and mezzanine lending
- Representation of private lenders and investors in debt structure
Tax-Exempt Entities and Charitable Organizations
- Counsel to charitable and nonprofit entities in organizational, governance, and operating matters
- Consultation relating to planned giving programs
- Services relating to applications for tax-exempt status
Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Transactions and Business Development
- Representation of issuers and investors in debt and equity investments
- Shareholder agreements and control arrangements
- LLC operating agreements
- Joint venture arrangements
- Options and warrants
- Succession Planning
Intellectual Property Law
- Representation of licensors and licensees in intellectual property licensing transactions
Call the Marzella Law Group, PLLC today at (919) 653-8800 for a complimentary consultation, or fill out our online form and we will contact you as soon as possible. We are proud of our level of expertise innovation, business acumen, and practical thinking, and would be honored to put our resources to work for your business.
