Contacts: John P. Beavers; Kevin M. Kinross; Jerry O. Allen

As the advanced energy technology industry begins to flourish in Ohio, both startup and established companies will need experienced corporate counsel to advise them as they develop and expand their businesses.

We work with enterprises of all sizes, ranging from sole proprietorships to publicly held multi-national corporations, as well as with venture capital, angel and private equity investors seeking new investment opportunities. Currently, the firm acts as general or special counsel to clients engaged in industrial, commercial, financial, service and non-profit activities.

Our business law services include the following:

• Assisting clients in matters involving capital formation..

• Advising companies regarding corporate structure issues, including the formation and launch of LLCs and other entities.

• Reviewing business operations and recommend structural and operations changes in order to take best advantage of favorable sales tax and franchise/income tax laws.

• Compensation planning for company executives.

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts.

• Representing companies during government and internal investigations.

• Providing litigation defense for all varieties of issues that arise.

• Policies governing management.

• Reviewing the company’s board structure, organization and competence.

• Representing companies in all positions during mergers, acquisitions, and other alliances.

For more information on our business law practice, visit our Business Law Group