Business Law - Law Farm

Business Law Services

Practical Legal Guidance for Business Owners

Running a business requires constant decision-making. Legal structure, contracts, and ownership agreements all play a role in protecting the work you’ve built and helping your business grow with stability.

Most business owners are busy running their companies. Trying to handle legal issues on your own may seem like a way to save money in the short term, but small legal oversights can become costly problems later.

The Law Farm provides practical legal guidance so business owners can stay focused on running their business while ensuring the legal foundation is handled correctly.

Strong legal planning helps businesses protect owners and operations, clarify rights and responsibilities, reduce risk, and support long-term growth.

Business Formation

Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most important decisions a business owner will make. Proper formation helps protect personal assets, clarify ownership, and create a strong foundation for growth. Many businesses are formed through online filing services or template documents, only to discover later that important details were overlooked. Proper legal guidance at the beginning can help prevent costly problems down the road. We assist with forming and structuring businesses, including:

Corporations

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

Partnerships

Start-up planning and guidance

Buy-Sell Agreements

Buy-sell agreements help define what happens when ownership changes occur within a business. These agreements can address situations such as retirement, disability, death, or an owner leaving the business. Without a clear agreement in place, ownership transitions can create serious challenges for both the business and the people involved.

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Contracts and Business Transactions

Clear agreements help define expectations and protect business relationships. We assist businesses with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including operating agreements and other transactional matters.

Business Disputes

When disputes arise, legal representation can help protect your business and work toward an efficient resolution. We represent businesses in matters involving:

Breach of contract
Contract disputes
Non-compete disputes
Unfair competition
Premises liability
Employment-related disputes
Commercial real estate litigation

Business Consulting & Succession Planning

Drawing on professional experience running a business, Merrill Hanson provides consulting services to help owners identify challenges and plan for the future.

Consulting Services Include:

Business succession planning
Managing financial resources
Designing effective organizations
Strategic marketing management
Management of business operations
Global business management
Managing technology

Experience That Combines Law and Business

Attorney Merrill A. Hanson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, an MBA in Finance, and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, in law. He has also served on the board of directors for several for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and a non-profit organization.

This combination of legal training and business experience allows him to provide practical guidance to organizations seeking stability and long-term success.