Joseph C. Benton

Legal services to a myriad of companies and businesses - Fortune 50, start-up, and non-profit - encompassing all aspects of business law, including formation of corporations, LLCs, co-ops, partnerships; registration of trademarks; and consultation on day-to-day business/legal issues. Business-owner succession planning. Drafting of contracts, memoranda of understanding, letters of intent and amendments. Also legal counsel relating to the creation of professional practice entities and nonprofits.

Legal advice relating to purchase, sale, and merger of operating businesses, including asset and stock acquisitions and divestitures.

Multi-state commercial, retail, and industrial real estate transactions involving purchase, sale, tax-free "like-kind" exchange, and lease of real property; development and construction issues; title, survey, and environmental matters; condominium creation and conversion; debt and equity financings; and real estate broker/agent issues.

Preparation of employee manuals. Legal advice and counsel to management on discrimination, harassment, employee theft, and drug matters, and compliance with ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and other employment laws.