Business Law

TWO OFFICES TO SERVE YOUR BUSINESS LAW NEEDS:

             LEESBURG, VIRGINIA  571-252-7840

             FLORENCE, KENTUCKY 859-898-3030

When you come to our firm, we will take the time to listen to your company’s story and ensure we understand your unique needs. We are prepared to help you address legal issues on a case-by-case basis or provide ongoing, day-to-day representation. Our firm can capably and diligently represent your business at any negotiating table. We can also work to efficiently resolve all types of disputes through negotiation or mediation if necessary. 

Our business attorneys in Leesburg, VA offer services that can assist you in the following areas:

• Incorporation and Entity Formation. If you are looking to create a start-up, you will need to choose the business entity that best supports your objectives. The entity you select will impact how your business is taxed and structured. We can help you establish a limited partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Our team will walk you through the pros and cons of each entity type and recommend the most advantageous path forward. We can also prepare all organization documents and register them with the applicable agencies.
• Corporate Governance. Our firm can advise boards of directors on issues of recordkeeping, investor relations, risk management, crisis management, regulatory compliance, corporate citizenship, and more.
• Shareholder Meetings and Proxy Solicitation. We can counsel corporate leaders on matters involving shareholder meetings. We can also prepare and file proxy solicitation materials. 
• Corporate Filings. When a corporation is created, the business owner must file articles of incorporation and corporate bylaws. Corporate leaders must also continue to file comprehensive annual reports that outline the current financial circumstances of their companies. If a company is publicly traded, they have even more extensive filing obligations. We can assist with all types of corporate filings and can ensure compliance in these areas.
• Private Placements.  If your corporation has reached the next level of growth and is contemplating a sale of its securities, our firm can assist you in formulating its Private Placement plan and structuring the necessary documents and preparing the necessary federal and state registrations to successfully place your securities.
• Contract Review and Negotiations. Legal agreements work to protect the interests of all parties in a business relationship. Our team is made up of skilled negotiators who can draft and finalize contracts that meet your needs. 
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements. You will need to take proactive action to protect your company’s proprietary information. Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements can be used to prevent employees, independent contractors, clients, and visitors from sharing or exploiting sensitive materials. We can prepare these agreements and enforce your rights if their provisions are violated.
• Intellectual Property Concerns. Patents, copyrights, and trademarks can all be used to establish legal ownership of your business’s intellectual property. Our firm can help you seek these protections and aggressively fight intellectual property infringements.
• Trademark Application and Prosecution. Trademarks are used to protect logos, slogans, sounds, and names that are unique to your business. We can work with you to seek trademarks and prosecute instances of trademark infringement.
• Licensing Agreements. We can create and enforce licensing agreements that allow other companies to use your business’s property.
• Copyright Law. Copyrights cover literary and artistic works, and our firm can help obtain and enforce this type of protection.
• HR and Employment Issues. We can work with your HR department to implement best practices and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws. Our team can also work with you to address and settle any employment disputes, including conflicts involving allegations of employer misconduct. 
• Leasing. Our firm can assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases.
• Registered Agent Services. We can serve as your registered agent and can receive legal documents and forms of correspondence on your behalf.
• Non-Profit Law. Our team is extensively familiar with the legal issues that 501(c) companies face exercising all available state and federal tax exemptions.

Our business lawyers in Leesburg, VA and Florence, KY also offer a wide spectrum of legal contracting services designed to support our clients’ efforts to market and sell their products and services, both domestically and internationally. Our team at The Gillispie Law Firm is extensively familiar with how to approach and resolve many issues of supply chain management and can provide knowledgeable guidance in these areas. 

Our supply chain management services include assistance with:

• Acquisition of Raw Materials, Components, Goods, and Services
• Government Contracting (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and EAR)
• Outsourcing of Non-Core but Essential Business Functions
• Logistics and Warehousing
• Vendor-Managed Inventory
• Risk Management
• Contract Template Development and Design
• Business Practice Audits and Consulting
• Contract Manufacturing
• Sales, Reseller, and Distribution Arrangements
• Co-Marketing and Co-Promotion Agreements
• Revenue Recognition
• Advertising, Competitor Challenges, and Claims