Business & Contract Law Charleston County SC
The attorneys at Koontz Law, LLC can provide invaluable assistance to businesses in South Carolina by offering legal guidance, and representation across various aspects of business needs.
Business Formation and Structure:
When starting a new business, we can help choose the appropriate legal structure, such as sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. We can assist with drafting and filing necessary documents, such as articles of incorporation or organization, bylaws, operating agreements, and partnership agreements.
Partnership/Business Disputes:
Partnership disputes and general business disputes can be devastating to partners and the business overall. You may be facing issues such as breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, unfair competition, dissolution, and more. There are many avenues to resolving these disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation, depending on your situation and preference. We are committed to providing you with professional and effective legal representation.
Contracts and Agreements:
You can’t unwrite a bad contract after it’s signed. Reducing your intentions to a written agreement can be very difficult. Having the guidance of an experienced firm while going through this process can help you avoid common mistakes which could lead to costly and complex litigation. We can help you create, revise, and finalize contracts that suit your needs and properly protect your interests. Whether you have to create a contract from scratch, such as partnership agreements, leases, subcontractor agreements, franchise agreements, operating agreements, by-laws, non-competes, non-solicitations, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and more, you need an attorney to guide through this complex process.
Commercial Leases Creation/Litigation:
Our firm has the experience to handle all aspects of commercial leases throughout South Carolina. From creation to litigation, we can help you draft, review, negotiate or litigate commercial leases anywhere in the state. Some issues you may be facing related to your commercial lease could include past due rent, maintenance, termination, eviction, damages to the property, trade fixtures or property taxes. We have represented both landlords and tenants for over two decades and no matter the issue, we can use our experience to get you the best result.