Small Business & Corporate Law

Southwest Alabama Business Law Attorneys

Business Formation • Transactions • Litigation

We believe that good business practices include having practical and effective legal representation to get you to your goals. The Law Offices of Mark D. Ryan, P.C. provides sophisticated counsel at all stages of development, from start-up to sale or changes in ownership.

Our attorneys also work extensively with established companies in day-to-day business law matters including: contracts, real estate, employees, regulatory compliance, transactions, and disputes. Based in Bay Minette, our law practice serves corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other entities in Baldwin County and throughout southwest Alabama. Call 877.797.2002 to discuss your needs.

Business Formation and Corporate Law

We assist start-up enterprises in choosing the appropriate business entity. Our attorneys can explain the benefits, tax ramifications, and liability issues associated with each different business organization, such as limited liability company (LLC), S corporation, C corporation, limited liability partnership (LLP), or family limited partnership (FLP). We draft articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, contracts, and business and corporate filings with the state. Our business law attorney can help with all legal issues related to starting and operating a small business in Alabama, including planning for business dissolution. We also handle employment law issues, including drafting of restrictive covenants to protect trade secrets.

Business Transactions

Our business law attorneys, Mark D. Ryan and John R. Cox, advise clients on all types of business transactions, carefully draft and review contracts, and perform due diligence research to prevent disputes and limit future liability.

• Real estate acquisitions
• Business mergers and acquisitions
• Commercial lease agreements
• Builder contracts for new construction, renovations, or expansion
• Equipment purchases or leasing
• Franchises and joint ventures
• Commercial transactions with customers and vendors

Business Litigation

Inevitably, disputes arise while running any small business or corporation. The Law Offices of Mark D. Ryan, P.C. offers years of civil litigation experience, as well as mediation or arbitration services. We seek cost-effective and timely solutions that limit the impact on operations and your bottom line:

• Breach of contract disputes
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) violation claims
• Franchiser/franchisee disputes
• Transaction litigation
• Commercial tenant disputes
• Non-compete agreements and employee issues
• Copyright and patent infringement
• Warranties

Mr. Ryan has considerable experience in commercial construction litigation, including non-performance and construction defect claims, and enforcing materialmen's liens on behalf of subcontractors or suppliers.

Providing good small business legal support requires experience with business practices, numerous legal disciplines, taxation issues, and deal structuring. It also requires a high level of skill and experience in negotiation and strategy development to achieve the desired results.

Contact our business law lawyers today at 877.797.2002 to arrange a consultation at our Bay Minette or Orange Beach office.