Business Law
The term "Business Law" encompasses a broad, varied, and potentially complex area of law. Among other things, it covers the formation and operation of businesses, corporations, limited liability companies and other legal entities, the intersection of customers, sellers, and suppliers with business providers, and the myriad of other related issues such as tax, governmental regulation, employment issues and environmental matters that effect the day-to-day operation of business and commercial entities. The law applicable to the operation of commercial enterprises is multiplex. The federal government, states, and one's county and local government all influence and effect the operation of business and the nature of an individual's interaction with business.
Because of this complexity, the role of a lawyer in business law is perhaps more necessary than in many other areas of law. In establishing a commercial enterprise, it is absolutely vital to analyze issues such as the type of business entity and associated tax ramifications. An attorney's involvement in the answering of these questions will save a business time and money both at the start up of the business and down the road. An attorney is also necessary to advise a person who might have an opportunity or a problem associated with a business in order to best insure that person's legal interests are enhanced and protected.
Commercial Transactional Work and Commercial Real Estate
Transactions can range from simple sales agreements to complex arrangements, and can require review, drafting, negotiation, as well as counseling and advice from experienced lawyers. Many transactions require continued support and updating to reflect the continued relationship between the parties.
Extensive document drafting and negotiation assistance to clients is a large facet of transactional law. Transactional law covers a broad range of transactional matters, including commercial law, small and large business law, personal finance, and numerous other legal areas. Business transactions include buying, selling, divesting, and reorganizing.
The term “commercial real estate” refers to retail properties, office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, apartment complexes – and vacant land that has the potential for development of these types of buildings.
When a purchaser considers acquiring commercial real estate, they need to obtain a wide range of information about the real estate. The process of asking the right questions and obtaining the answers is referred to as "due diligence." In addition, some buyers will purchase commercial property only upon meeting certain contingencies. These contingencies can include obtaining a mortgage loan, selling your existing property, or having a contractor inspect the building. Our experienced commercial real estate department can assist you with purchasing, selling, contingencies and due diligence.
Estate Administration
When a family member or loved one dies, the executor or administrator
of his/her estate or the trustee of his/her trust is responsible for
managing and distributing the assets. What happens when you are named
as executor, administrator or trustee.
Barringer Law Firm, LLP specializes in providing legal assistance to
newly appointed fiduciaries. Our qualified lawyers are aware of the
difficult situation that fiduciaries may find themselves in.
In addition to the grief that is caused by the loss of a loved one,
executors, administrators and Trustees are required to quickly learn
the legal procedures necessary to ensure a smooth estate
administration. We provide a place to turn to for answers during the
complex probate process. Our legal team will assist you with the
necessary fiduciary duties. These include marshalling the assets of the
estate (including liquidating any stocks or insurance policies),
setting up an estate bank account and securing and appraising any
personal and real estate property. We can assist you if you are named
the administrator of an estate (if the deceased died without leaving a
will) or if you are the fiduciary of an estate with an ambiguous will
or trust document.