Business Law Attorney Serving Los Angeles, California

As a business owner or entrepreneur, one of the most essential aspects you need to understand is business law. It's a broad field that covers a myriad of legal matters affecting businesses across all industries. Whether you're running a small startup or a large corporation, understanding the basics of business law is vital. It helps protect your interests and ensures that you're operating within the confines of the law.

At Builders Law Group, Inc, we're not just lawyers—we're your partners in navigating the world of business law. Located in Burbank, California, we serve clients throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties, offering personalized, cost-effective legal services that are always accessible when you need them.

With our extensive experience in conflict resolution, we're well-equipped to handle a range of business disputes through negotiation, litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Whether you're dealing with mechanics liens, construction defects, contractor licensing issues, or real estate law matters, we've got you covered. We also offer assistance with default purchase agreements, lease negotiations, partition actions, purchases and sales, boundary disputes, real estate contracts, and real estate disclosure, among other things. You can contact Builders Law Group, Inc no matter what issue or change your business may be facing. 

Business Formation 

The journey of starting a business begins with choosing the right legal structure. Business formation is about legally establishing your company, whether as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Each structure comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, impacting aspects like taxation, liability, and management. 

When forming a business, it's crucial you meet all legal requirements. This includes registering your business name, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and filing the right documents with the state. As your legal counsel, we're here to guide you through this process, ensuring everything is done in accordance with the law and helping you choose the best structure for your unique circumstances and goals. 

Business Disputes

Operating a business inevitably leads to disputes. They can stem from various sources, including disagreements over contracts, partnership disputes, employment issues, or conflicts with customers or suppliers. Efficiently and effectively resolving these disputes is key to minimizing disruption and safeguarding your business's reputation. 

A business attorney will play a critical role in handling these disputes. We provide sound legal advice, negotiate settlements, and if necessary, represent your company in litigation. Our knowledge of business law allows us to analyze the situation, identify potential risks, and develop strategies that protect your interests. Our aim is always to find the most favorable resolution, minimizing costs and preserving business relationships. 

Commercial Collections

Commercial collections involve the recovery of outstanding debts owed to your business by other companies or individuals. Unpaid invoices and delinquent accounts can significantly impact your company's cash flow and profitability. Therefore, engaging in commercial collections is vital to ensure timely payment and maintain a healthy financial position. 

We can assist you in pursuing unpaid debts. We have the knowledge and experience required to handle the process involved in debt collection, including sending demand letters, negotiating payment plans, and if necessary, filing lawsuits. By working with us, you can increase your chances of recovering the money owed to your business, protecting your financial stability. 

Equipment Leases

Leasing equipment is a common practice for businesses needing access to specialized machinery or equipment without the burden of purchasing it outright. However, entering into equipment lease agreements requires careful consideration and legal knowledge to protect all parties involved. 

Our business attorney can review and negotiate equipment lease agreements on your behalf. We ensure that the terms and conditions are fair and favorable, protecting you from potential pitfalls and liabilities. We can also assist in resolving disputes that may arise during the lease term, such as equipment malfunctions, maintenance responsibilities, or early termination issues. 

Noncompetition Agreements

Noncompetition agreements or noncompete clauses are contractual agreements between employers and employees that restrict the employee's ability to work for a competitor or start a competing business for a certain period of time and within a specific geographic area. 

We can help draft and enforce noncompetition agreements to protect your company's trade secrets, customer relationships, and competitive advantage. We ensure that the agreements comply with applicable laws and are reasonable in terms of duration, geographic scope, and the employee's role within the company. We can also provide guidance on enforcing noncompetition agreements and pursuing legal remedies in case of breaches. 

Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are valuable and confidential information that gives your business a competitive edge. They can include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies, or any other proprietary information that is not generally known to the public. 

Our firm can assist in identifying and categorizing trade secrets, implementing internal policies and procedures to safeguard them, and drafting nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent unauthorized disclosure. In case of trade secret misappropriation, we can take legal action to seek injunctions, damages, and other remedies. 

Unfair Competition

Unfair competition refers to dishonest or fraudulent rivalry in trade and commerce. This can include trademark infringement, false advertising, unauthorized substitution of one brand of goods for another, use of confidential information by former employees to solicit customers, theft of trade secrets, breach of a restrictive covenant, trade libel, and false representation of products or services. 

We can help you identify and respond to instances of unfair competition, ensuring your business's interests and reputation are protected. We can advise on the best course of action, whether it's mediation, filing a lawsuit, or seeking an injunction, to stop the unfair practices and seek appropriate remedies.