Business formation

Formation of your business is a very personal and involved process that will provide you extensive insight into the plans and goals you have for your company. Therefore, corporate documents should be carefully customized to fit your particular circumstances. This personal planning process begins at the top, when deciding how to incorporate your business – whether as an LLC, S Corporation, non-profit, etc. – and continues into decisions regarding ownership, voting and all other important aspects of the corporate planning process.

The business planning process does not end once the initial details have been nailed down. There are many annual obligations that also must be complied and executed. It important to understand the various options available to you when creating, forming, and operating a business. By consulting an experienced attorney, you are ensuring that your business is started on a solid legal ground by reinforcing your planning strategy, which in turn lays the groundwork for success into the future.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, trademarks, copyrights

Ideas, tangible or not, are the most important things to protect in today’s competitive creative market. With so many channels and constantly replenishing feeds to watch out for, tracing the ownership and originality of a design, brand name, or invention needs the laser-focused eye of a trained attorney. We’ll handle the search, application, and filing process of trademarks and copyrights. Our litigation practice includes the prosecution and defense of claims involving trademark, trade dress, and copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other unfair competition claims relating to intellectual property.

Mergers & Acquisitions

A merger or acquisition is a significant event for a company and its shareholders, directors, managers, employees, and customers. Our M&A lawyers help you evaluate, structure and implement your merger or acquisition. Mergers and acquisitions in the US are governed by state corporation laws and federal securities laws. Our lawyers can assist you in your transaction whether it is a merger (the legal combination of two separate entities under state law), a stock deal (the purchase of a business through the purchase of the owner, or an interest in the owner, of the business) or an asset deal (the purchase of a business through the purchase of assets). We can help whether the transaction involves public or private companies, is on a hostile or friendly basis, or entails acquisition of 100% ownership, a controlling interest, or a minority stake.

insurance coverage litigation

There is nothing more frustrating than faithfully paying insurance premiums for years and then a having claim denied by your insurance company as soon as one arises. At EFL, we have substantial experience in litigating and resolving insurance coverage matters for our clients. Even if coverage is not denied for your claim, we will work with your insurance company to make sure you are well represented and protected in the defense of any claims that may arise against your business.

corporate finance

Our commercial finance attorneys assist clients in raising capital including but not limited to private placement offerings as well as structuring, negotiating, and documenting commercial loans, loan modifications, restructurings, and other complex financial arrangements, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition financing, and recapitalizations.

business litigation

Unfortunately, disputes will arise in the course of your business, and these disputes can take many forms. At EFL, we are experienced in handling and successfully resolving a variety of complex business disputes and are prepared to assist you whenever disputes arise. Whether it is a contract dispute with a vendor, tenant, or business associate, an internal dispute with a partner, stolen trade secrets or misappropriated intellectual property, breaches of fiduciary obligations, or denied insurance coverage, we are ready to assist you in a wide range of business disputes and will navigate you towards a successful resolution of your problem in a prompt, responsive manner and based on your goals.

non-competition law and litigation

Whether you are an employer or an employee, we are prepared to advise and assist you in the enforcement or defense of non-competition agreements. We have extensive experience in the prompt and efficient enforcement of non-competition agreements, including the obtaining of injunctions and damages. We also successfully advise and defend employees accused of violating non-competition agreements, as well as advise employees of their rights and obligations before they begin work for a competitor. Part of our practice includes advising our clients on the latest legal developments and assisting them in drafting enforceable non-competition agreements.

real estate

The real estate attorneys at Eavenson, Fraser & Lunsford represent individual and corporate clients in matters involving acquisition, development, and disposition; land use and zoning, commercial lending and construction financing; commercial and residential closings; commercial leasing; and title insurance.