Our Practice Areas
Outside General Counsel for the Modern Business
Commercial Law: Everything a Business Needs to Thrive
Corporate Governance
Corporate formation and governance are critical to any business’s long-term success and viability, but they remain arcane and opaque to the average businessperson.
Principle Law considers your business’s specific objectives, operating landscape, and legal issues such as securities regulation, tax ramifications, and limited liability protections when crafting a corporate formation and governance strategy for its clients.
Our attorneys take a client-first, educational approach to corporate formation and governance to set you up with the appropriate business entity and corporate structure and ensure you understand why such choices suit your business.
Commercial Transactions
While often overlooked or delegated by company executives, commercial agreements are the lifeblood of most businesses. After employment disputes, they are the most common cause of business lawsuits.
Principle Law’s unique approach to commercial transactions ensures your company’s goals and business relationships remain intact. Our attorneys determine how your transactional objectives relate to the company’s business goals and the competitive landscape. We also look at the contracting party’s relationship to your business, their goals and limitations, and the overall risk of the deal.
Armed with this information, we vigorously negotiate for your business’s most advantageous terms in the friendliest and most efficient process.
Real Estate Transactions
Real estate transactions are the most valuable and important deals most businesses and individuals will negotiate. Despite this, many think purchasing, selling, or leasing real property is performed under “standard” or “boilerplate” terms. While it is true that many states have standard forms to begin a real estate transaction, each transaction, like each business and individual, has its particularities that can too easily be overlooked by relying on standard or ad hoc legal forms.
The attorneys at Principle Law will ensure your real estate transaction is performed correctly with no hidden surprises. This includes selling your home, purchasing or leasing commercial property, negotiating an easement, or performing a 1031 “like-kind exchange.”
Intellectual Property
Business owners should be familiar with their intellectual property, its value, and how to protect it. Yet many businesses only identify and try to protect these valuable assets once it is too late.
Intellectual property interacts with corporate law because business owners are vested in preventing employees from disclosing trade secrets and protecting the intellectual property created by employees and contractors. Your intellectual property can also be a lucrative asset when you license it to others, but licensing agreements are often arcane and confusing.
A deep understanding of intellectual property’s complex legal regimes is required to create mutually advantageous and legally sound intellectual property decisions and licensing agreements.
Labor & Employment
Employment law issues often include discrimination and harassment complaints, employee or independent contractor classification, disability and unemployment insurance claims, wage claims, and more.
Wise business owners avoid most employment law issues by taking a prophylactic approach. This includes creating comprehensive employment agreements that contain policies consistent with state and federal laws and conforming their practices to be consistent with the law and their own policies.
Regardless of whether you wish to take a proactive approach to labor and employment law or if you are now faced with an employment law issue, Principle Law can help.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance is crucial for businesses navigating a complex landscape of laws and regulations.
At Principle Law, we understand the intricacies of regulatory requirements across industries. Our approach ensures that your business operates within the bounds of applicable laws while maximizing operational efficiency. We offer tailored compliance strategies that address specific regulatory challenges, from environmental regulations to data privacy laws.
By partnering with Principle Law, you gain proactive guidance and robust compliance frameworks to protect your business and foster long-term growth.
Startup Transactions
Startups face unique legal challenges as they lay the foundation for growth. Principle Law is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs through every stage of their journey.
From entity formation and founder agreements to financing rounds and intellectual property protection, our attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel tailored to startups’ needs. We prioritize understanding your vision and business goals to deliver strategic advice that sets a solid legal framework for future success.
Principle Law is your trusted partner in confidently navigating startup transactions as you launch your first venture or scale rapidly.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal for businesses seeking strategic growth or transition. Principle Law provides strategic counsel throughout the M&A process, from due diligence and negotiation to integration planning.
Our attorneys collaborate closely with clients to understand their objectives and mitigate risks associated with complex transactions. We excel in structuring deals that maximize value and align with long-term business goals. Whether acquiring a competitor, selling your company, or merging with another entity, Principle Law offers seasoned expertise and steadfast support to navigate M&A transactions precisely and confidently.
Litigation & Disputes: Protecting You and Your Business
Commercial Litigation and Disputes
Principle Law specializes in disputes common to businesses, namely breach of contract disputes, employment disputes, partnership disputes and shareholder litigation, intellectual property disputes, and disputes involving real property.
Most business disputes can be settled out of court, but navigating the settlement process, mediation, and the rules of civil procedure can be complex and intimidating. Further, pro se (self-representing) litigants are at a dramatic disadvantage in litigation, winning only 4% of cases in which they were the plaintiff and 14% of cases in which they were the defendant.
Regardless of what stage your business’s dispute is in, and irrespective of whether your business is the plaintiff or defendant, it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of a civil litigation attorney to ensure that your business has the best possible outcome.
General Civil Litigation
At Principle Law, our experienced litigators handle diverse cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, and property disputes. We provide strategic counsel from pre-litigation negotiations through trial and appeal, ensuring robust representation at every stage.
Principle Law is committed to protecting your interests and achieving favorable outcomes through diligent advocacy and skilled litigation tactics when facing a breach of contract, tort claim, or seeking to enforce your rights.
Real Estate and Real Property Disputes
Real estate and property disputes demand meticulous legal attention to safeguard investments and property rights. Principle Law offers specialized expertise in resolving disputes related to property ownership, boundary disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and title issues.
Our attorneys navigate the complexities of real estate litigation, focusing on achieving efficient resolutions that align with your objectives. Whether you’re involved in a commercial lease dispute or facing challenges with residential property issues, Principle Law provides comprehensive legal support tailored to protect your real estate interests.
Partnership Disputes
Partnership disputes can jeopardize business relationships and operational stability. Principle Law specializes in resolving conflicts between business partners, including disagreements over management, financial obligations, and dissolution.
We approach partnership disputes with a strategic focus on preserving business interests while seeking amicable resolutions through negotiation or, when necessary, vigorous litigation. We aim to minimize disruption to your business operations and protect your investments, ensuring equitable outcomes that uphold your rights and promote future success.
Professional Negligence
Professional negligence cases demand meticulous scrutiny and legal expertise to address breaches of professional standards. Principle Law represents clients in claims against professionals such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, and architects.
We conduct thorough investigations to establish liability and pursue compensation for damages caused by negligence or malpractice. Our attorneys are committed to advocating for justice and holding professionals accountable for their actions while providing compassionate support to clients affected by professional misconduct.
Administrative Law
Administrative law governs the actions of government agencies and regulatory bodies, impacting businesses and individuals alike. Principle Law offers comprehensive counsel on administrative law matters, including regulatory compliance, licensing issues, administrative hearings, and appeals.
We navigate the complexities of administrative processes to protect your rights and interests, ensuring adherence to procedural fairness and advocating for favorable outcomes. Principle Law provides strategic representation grounded in deep knowledge of administrative law principles to help you challenge a regulatory decision or seek guidance on compliance issues.
Appellate Advocacy
Appellate advocacy requires specialized skills to present compelling arguments before appellate courts. Principle Law’s appellate attorneys possess extensive experience in appellate practice, handling appeals across various legal areas with precision and insight. We meticulously review trial records, conduct thorough legal research, and craft persuasive appellate briefs to advocate for each client’s interests.
Principle Law delivers effective appellate advocacy to achieve favorable rulings and protect your legal rights.
Family Law and Civil Protection Orders
Family law matters and civil protection orders involve sensitive legal issues that profoundly impact individuals and families. Principle Law provides compassionate and steadfast support in navigating divorce, child custody disputes, spousal support, and civil protection orders.
Our family law attorneys prioritize your well-being and your family’s best interests, offering strategic guidance and advocacy during emotionally challenging times. We advocate for fair and equitable resolutions while protecting your rights and promoting positive outcomes for your family’s future.