Business owners and executives operate in a fast-paced, demanding and increasingly competitive environment. The business attorneys at C&B have the experience, depth and expertise to respond proactively and efficiently regardless of what issues our business clients are facing. We are equipped to handle legal issues at all stages of a company’s life, including start-up, day-to-day operations, mergers, acquisitions, sales and transitions to the next generation of executives. Our attorneys work diligently to learn each client’s business in order to offer legal and business advice that contributes to the growth and productivity of our business clients.

The C&B business attorneys represent both emerging and established businesses in all of their business transactions. Following is a brief description of some of the services we offer to our business clients:

• Provide recommendations on initial capital raising and organizational form.
• Draft incorporation, organization and other business formation documents.
• Engage in industry and competitor research to aid our clients in setting themselves apart in the marketplace.
• Manage executive compensation issues.
• Negotiate contracts with our clients’ vendors and customers that minimize liability and maximize profitability for our clients.
• Assist in securities, tax and other governmental compliance.
Secure working capital for growing clients through creative financing techniques.
• Perform due diligence and provide recommendations on companies that our clients have identified as acquisition targets.
• Provide succession planning for smooth transitions of ownership.
• Negotiate contracts for the sale and purchase of business assets that achieve our clients’ goals and objectives.
• Provide counsel on the most tax-effective ways to operate and grow our clients’ businesses by keeping informed of all current and pending tax laws affecting our clients’ businesses.

Business Law and Transactions Attorneys:
Barbara F. Applegarth
Joseph S. Burns
James J. Carroll
Frank M. Diedrichs
Kevin M. Dineen
Robert G. Edmiston
Kevin R. Feazell
Jeffrey J. Harmon
Robert C. Hassman
Stephen S. Holmes
Janet L. Houston
Dustin C. Humphrey
Thomas C. Kilcoyne
Kenneth H. Kinder II
William G. Kohlhepp
Michelle A. Mullee
Matt S. Parrish
David H. Todd
Sara Straight Wolf