Business & Corporate Law
BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW
Whether you’re locked in a high-stakes commercial dispute, acquiring a business, or navigating corporate governance challenges, Shrouder, Karns & Mager, P.A. provides sophisticated legal counsel tailored to your business needs. Our attorneys handle both the courtroom battles and the boardroom deals—from complex commercial litigation involving millions of dollars to mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. We understand that business law isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we handle the details so you can focus on growing your business.
What is Business & Corporate Law?
Business and corporate law encompasses the legal rules, regulations, and practices that govern how companies are formed, operated, and dissolved. This area of law includes both transactional work—such as mergers, acquisitions, and contract negotiations—and litigation work when business disputes end up in court. Whether you need representation in a breach of contract lawsuit, assistance with buying or selling a business, or ongoing general counsel services, experienced business attorneys ensure your company remains protected and positioned for success.
Our Business & Corporate Law Services
Our firm provides comprehensive legal services across a wide range of business matters, including:
Commercial Litigation: When business relationships break down, we provide aggressive representation in court. We handle breach of contract cases, partnership and shareholder disputes, business torts, fraud claims, and complex commercial litigation involving substantial damages. Our attorneys have successfully litigated cases involving multi-million dollar payment disputes, pricing disagreements, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and contract interpretation issues. We understand that sometimes the only way to protect your business interests is through vigorous courtroom advocacy.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions you’ll undertake. We guide clients through every stage of the process, from initial due diligence and valuation to negotiating purchase agreements and closing the deal. Whether you’re acquiring a competitor, selling your family business, or merging with another company, we structure transactions to minimize risk and maximize value while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Business Sales & Purchases: Beyond traditional M&A work, we assist with asset purchases, stock sales, and other business acquisition structures. We draft and negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, escrow arrangements, and transition services agreements. Our goal is to ensure you understand exactly what you’re buying or selling and that the transaction documents protect your interests.
Corporate Governance & Compliance: We assist with board resolutions, shareholder agreements, director appointments and removals, corporate restructuring, and compliance with corporate regulations. Whether you’re dealing with routine governance matters or complex organizational changes, we provide clear guidance to keep your company on track.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation: From supplier agreements and distribution contracts to executive employment agreements and non-disclosure agreements, we draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your interests and clearly establish your rights and obligations. Good contracts prevent disputes; when disputes arise anyway, well-drafted contracts make them easier to resolve.
General Counsel Services: Many businesses benefit from having an outside general counsel relationship, providing access to experienced legal advice without the overhead of an in-house legal department. We serve as trusted advisors to companies ranging from small family businesses to larger corporate groups, handling day-to-day legal matters and providing strategic counsel on major business decisions.
Cross-Border Business Matters: For companies with operations or interests in multiple jurisdictions, we work to navigate the complexities of multi-state and international business transactions and compliance requirements.
Why Your Business Needs Experienced Legal Counsel
Business owners often underestimate the legal complexities involved in running a company until a problem arises. By that time, the cost of fixing the problem—or the consequences of not having proper legal protections in place—can far exceed the investment in preventive legal counsel. An experienced business attorney helps you anticipate issues before they become crises, structures transactions to minimize risk, and ensures your business operations comply with applicable laws.
When disputes do arise, you need an attorney who knows how to fight for your interests in court. Commercial litigation is not the time to learn on the job—the stakes are too high and the rules too complex. Similarly, buying or selling a business without experienced legal counsel can result in missed opportunities, unfavorable terms, or post-closing disputes that cost far more than the legal fees you tried to save.
Your business attorney should understand not just the law, but your industry and business model. At Shrouder, Karns & Mager, P.A., we take the time to learn your business, your goals, and your challenges. This allows us to provide practical, business-minded legal advice that considers both legal risks and business realities—whether we’re negotiating a deal or preparing for trial.
When Should You Contact a Business Attorney?
You should consider consulting with a business attorney when:
- Facing a business dispute that may result in litigation
- Considering buying, selling, or merging with another business
- Entering into significant contracts or business relationships
- Starting a new business or expanding operations
- Navigating corporate governance issues or management transitions
- Dealing with breach of contract claims, fraud allegations, or business torts
- Dealing with regulatory compliance or government investigations
- Requiring ongoing general counsel services for day-to-day legal matters