Legal Services for Businesses
Starting and running a business in the Hudson Valley is a complex endeavor involving compliance with federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations related to intellectual property, real estate, finance, litigation, contracts, and more.
The attorneys at J&G Law are here to help. With nearly 60 years’ experience, we have the knowledge your business or nonprofit needs and are ready to face any challenge with innovative solutions. Whether you’re forming a new business or searching for a “breach of contract lawyer near me,” or “business purchase lawyer” our team offers practical, results-driven legal support.
Entity Selection and Formation
Our firm assists start-ups with business formation, including the selection of the business entity. We emphasize the importance of thorough shareholder, partnership, or operating agreements so that future disputes might be avoided.
Contracts
Properly drafted contracts and business documents can help prevent disputes and put you in the best possible position should disputes arise. If you’re currently involved in a dispute, our attorneys are ready to assist—and if you’re searching for a breach of contract lawyer near you, J&G Law is here to help protect your interests.
Land Use and Environmental Compliance
Our land use team can assist you in navigating the land use, zoning, and environmental compliance processes.
Commercial Real Estate
Our team can assist with complex real estate transactions, leases, development, and securing Industrial Development Agency approval.
Intellectual Property
We can register your copyrights and trademarks, defend your IP assets, and help you protect yourself from claims of infringement.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investors
We have assisted with the purchase and sale of businesses of all kinds, and can help you navigate mergers, acquisitions, private placements, as well as the exit of shareholders, partners, and investors.
Business Litigation
With extensive and wide-ranging litigation experience, our team of attorneys can handle any litigation that might arise, including partner and shareholder disputes, contract disputes, and litigation involving real estate.
Succession Planning
We have helped many family and closely held businesses with succession planning to help pass the business on to the next generation.
Tax Certiorari
We can assist you with challenging your real property taxes, including applying for tax exemption, Board of Assessment Review (BAR) complaints, Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) petitions, Real Property Tax Law Article 7 lawsuits, and Civil Practice Law and Rules Article 78 proceedings.
