Commercial Law - James McElroy & Diehl, P.A.

Medical, Dental and Veterinary Practice Transactions

JM&D has developed a substantial practice in assisting professionals in creating, modifying and disbanding their business entities and practices. JM&D represents physicians, dentists, veterinarians as well as other professionals in all aspects of structuring their practices, from obtaining appropriate consents from licensing boards, to creating effective shareholder or operating agreements that appropriately reward productive professionals. […]

Internal Corporate Investigations

For a variety of reasons, businesses sometimes need a confidential effective investigation to determine facts which may not be immediately ascertainable by conventional methods. James McElroy & Diehl can provide attorneys experienced in conducting such investigations. We partner with highly qualified private investigative firms to find the facts and advise our clients based upon what […]

Franchising and Distribution

Attorneys at James McElroy & Diehl have represented chain franchisors with franchised locations in multiple states and countries and franchisees with as few as one, and as many as thirty locations. Industry sectors have included automobile dealerships, major fast food chains, beer distributorship, soft drink bottling, packaged foods, prepared foods, messenger services, hair styling salons, ice cream, dry […]

Financing – Lender and Borrower Representation

James, McElroy & Diehl represents lenders and borrowers in formulation, negotiating and closing a variety of commercial loans. Our Financing Lender & Borrower group negotiates the details of local, national and regional loan transactions – from simple loan documentation to the handling of all aspects of workout, reorganization, debt restructuring and bankruptcy. With more than 50 […]

Employment Law

James, McElroy & Diehl provides legal advice, preventive services and litigation representation to local, regional and national clients, including well-known Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations and small, family-owned businesses. We help these clients solve all types of employment-based problems, from hiring and governmental policy compliance, to promotions, demotions, discipline and terminations. Our Employment Law group […]

Computer, Science and Technology Law

The attorneys of James, McElroy & Diehl are particularly focused on transactions involving hardware and software, and internet-related transactions. Our active computer software oriented practice has expanded into internet/web agreements, technology related licensing, web intellectual property protection, and anti-piracy protection. Our attorneys have taught university courses on these subjects, authored articles, prosecuted and defended criminal […]

Business Transactions: Corporate, Partnership, Limited Liability Company

James, McElroy & Diehl provides advice and representation to corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities in virtually every area of transactional work, including restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, leveraged lease transactions, spin-offs, redemptions, recapitalization, licensing agreements, and joint ventures. Our representation varies from client-specific assignments to working as general counsel for […]

Business Entity Selection and Structure

People need an attorney when they start a business or join a business. Few transactions in life entail more pitfalls and opportunities for unintended consequences. James McElroy & Diehl has a deserved reputation for providing competent, thorough and timely counsel and representation to clients who are starting or joining a business. Corporations, formal partnerships, limited liability companies, contractual joint […]

Business and Corporate Law

James, McElroy & Diehl represents startup, transitional and mature businesses in local, regional, national and international business operations and corporate matters. We counsel our clients in areas involving: Vendor and Customer Contracts and Disputes Executive and Management Employment Contracts Compensation Disputes Employment Law Securities Law SEC Regulatory Matters Sale, Acquisition, Merger of Business Entities Secured […]

Sarah practices domestic law, focusing on issues related to premarital agreements, separation agreements, child custody and support, spousal support, and equitable distribution.

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