Charlottesville, Virginia Business Law

Business

Savvy Virginia Business Attorneys with offices in Charlottesville and Lake Monticello

 

What we do for business clients

Tucker Griffin Barnes business clients receive a high level of personal attention in our business formation, counseling, and litigation services.  Our Charlottesville business attorneys take time to get to know your business, the intricacies of your industry, and how your company operates.

The firm's corporate practice ranges from complex acquisition transactions to routine corporate matters . We represent businesses of all sizes in a wide range of categories.

 

Recent Firm Awards and Recognition:

  • Voted Charlottesville's "Favorite Law Firm," 2011 Daily Progress.
  • Voted Charlottesville's "Best Of" Law Firm, 2011 C-Ville.
  • Voted Charlottesville's "No.1 Family Lawyer," 2010 Albemarle Family Magazine.
  • Recognized in BestAttorneyOnline.com for "Best Accident & Injury Law Firms" in Va.
  • Recognized in Guaranteed Lawyers for our "Personal Injury Practice."
  • Recognized in the Super Lawyers "Virginia Rising Stars" list.
  • Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's 2011 "Directory of Distinguished Attorneys." 

Our business law services include

     Formation of New Business Entities:  LLC, Corporations, Partnerships, Non-Profits

  • Article of Incorporation and Organization
  • Bylaws, operating agreements, shareholders' agreements,
  • Buy-sell agreements
  • Corporate minutes

     General Counsel for Ongoing Businesses

  • Drafting contracts, lease agreements
  • Registered agent services
  • Landlord/tenant disputes
  • Drafting confidentiality agreements

     Purchase and Sales of Businesses

  • Asset and stock purchase agreements
  • Bill of Sale, Non-compete agreements

     Commercial Real Estate Transactions

  • Drafting and review of real estate contracts, negotiation and litigation of contract disputes
  • Lease drafting and negotiation
  • Real estate purchases and sales

     Advise and counsel on  Employment and Personnel Matters

  • Federal and state employment law compliance
  • Wage and hourly, overtime issues and employee benefit matters
  • Managing and defending employment-related claims and actions

 

Our business lawyers

Carol Caesar
William D. Tucker, III

Frequently asked questions about Virginia business law

Why is business formation or choice of entity important?

The decision to operate as a limited liability company, partnership, or corporation has serious tax and operational implications for a business.  Our attorneys are well-versed in all of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business entity.

What should I do to start a business?

Before starting a business, it is a good idea to fully understand the nature of the industry, have a written business plan, understand how to finance the business, gain experience in a related business, and have access to enough money to cover expenses until you can turn a profit.

Advice from an accountant and a lawyer is helpful so that you understand the tax and legal issues of starting your business. A lawyer can structure the business to minimize taxes, avoid legal problems, and reduce the chances for personal liability.  A brief, inexpensive consultation can save you considerable money.

What is your fee structure?

We handle cases on a flat fee or hourly basis. We offer initial consultations at our hourly rate.  At the end of the consultation, we can determine the appropriate fee structure for your case, and you can evaluate our services and decide if you want to hire us.

Tucker Griffin Barnes - Where deep insight equals powerful advantage.

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Please contact Tucker Griffin Barnes in Charlottesville, VA, or Lake Monticello, VA, when you need legal advice.  We are a full-service law firm and represent clients in matters ranging from personal injury, workers compensation, and Social Security Disability to criminal law, divorce, and real estate.

Our geographic reach is broad.  We provide legal services all over the state of Virginia, but especially to locations in our immediate area:  Charlottesville, Crozet, Ruckersville, Earlysville, Scottsville, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, Stanardsville, Barboursville, Gordonsville, Waynesboro, Albemarle Co., Greene Co., Madison Co., Culpeper Co., Orange Co., Fluvanna Co., Louisa Co., Nelson Co. and Augusta Co.

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Main Office:
307 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434.973.7474
866.246.1969 (Toll Free)
434.951.0856 (Español)
Fax - 434.973.3227
Branch Office:
Lake Monticello
Jefferson Centre, Suite 111
(Opposite Food Lion)
265 Turkey Sag Trail
Palmyra, VA 22963
434.589.3636
Fax - 434.589.6553
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