Business Law

Business is a multifaceted and complex area of the law. The attorneys of Ritzler, Coughlin & Swansinger, Ltd., take a comprehensive approach, knowing that a business rarely has only one legal issue at hand. Our varied and significant experience in business law helps us to be the aggressive, sensitive, and confident advocates our clients need.

Our business litigation lawyers are skilled in areas that include:

• Breach of contract and contract disputes
• Shareholder disputes
• Business formation
• Incorporation and organization
• Wrongful termination and executive employment disputes
• Commercial leases
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Fraud and conversion
• Covenants not to compete
• Trade secrets

While business and commercial law can involve litigation, it also requires strategies to avoid litigation when possible. Acting as general corporate counsel is an important part of our practice; we serve as troubleshooters, consultants, negotiators, and advocates. When litigation does become necessary, we are ready to act assertively and decisively on behalf of our business clients. In addition, we are always available to answer questions regarding the law, business strategy, or any other issues that arise.

When advising clients on business formation, we take the ramifications of every step into consideration. The way a business is formed has a great impact on the life of that business. Based on the goals of the prospective company, business can take the form of:

• Limited partnership / general partnership
• Limited liability company
• Corporation

Different options exist within each of these categories. Through careful consultation, our attorneys are prepared to advise on the best steps to take.

Please contact us to consult with our attorneys regarding your business needs.