Pleasanton Business Law Firm

General business advice on all aspects of starting, operating and growing a California business

The Law Offices of James G. Schwartz is a Pleasanton, CA business law firm providing planning, transactional and litigation services for business owners and private clients seeking to operate a business in Northern California:

• Business Incorporation / Formation: The choice of business entity (LLP. LL, S Corp) will influence many factors, most importantly tax efficiency. Our lawyers work closely with each client to establish an entity that most closely meets their business goals.
• Purchase / Sale / Transfer of a Business: including contracts, purchase / sale / lease agreements, loans / financing, mediation of disputes and breach of contract issues (See Civil Litigation)
• Business Formalities / Maintenance: stock issuance - corporate minutes, regulatory compliance, annual filings, tax law and other requirements for ongoing business operation.
• Business Transactions: contracts, commercial agreements, distribution agreements, and commercial leases
• Real estate Law: including purchase and sale of commercial property or undeveloped land, franchise agreements
• Wills, Trusts & Probate
• Employment Issues: creation and implementation of employment policies, harassment guidelines, manuals / handbooks
• Exit Strategies / Business Litigation

At the Law Offices of James G. Schwartz, we place a high priority on effective planning as a means to avoid potentially costly disputes. Pro-active forecasting will enable your business to forecast and address possible obstacles before they develop into expensive litigation and business distractions. Our attorneys provide the same comprehensive and experienced business law practice found with full-time corporate counsel but without the expensive overhead and often confusing communication with paralegals and office staff.

With nearly 30 years experience, our business attorneys at the Law Offices of James G. Schwartz have established a solid reputation for quick response during disputes and consistent successful results on behalf of business clients throughout Northern California. We value long-term relationships we have established with business clients, allowing us to guide them through all aspects of the business cycle, sheltering them during uncertain times and profiting when the climate is favorable.

CONTACT US:

At the Pleasanton Law Offices of James G. Schwartz, we work closely with each client to create timely, cost-effective business strategies. Individuals and businesses seeking ongoing business planning and transactional advice are invited to CONTACT the California business lawyer James G. Schwartz today for a consultation and case evaluation.

VISIT our Practice Area Overview page for more information on other areas of business practice, including collections, real estate law and civil litigation.