What We Do

Business Transactions

Effective Business Law Lawyers

A true business law firm

The Gallagher Law Firm’s philosophy on the practice of law is simple. Provide the client with hard work, common sense and integrity, and a long-lasting, beneficial relationship will be forged.

Anticipating and avoiding problems

Our lawyers’ experience in business litigation enhances the quality of our business planning and transactional services. We are often able to identify potential risks in a client’s legal status or operations and take pro-active steps to avoid problems and disputes. Contact the firm’s Lansing office if you would like to consult with an attorney about your company’s position.

Timely response and excellent follow-through

When a client identifies a business opportunity or has a concern, and contacts us for advice or representation, we address the issue promptly and follow through, allowing our client to focus on business operations and strategies.

From business formation to business succession planning

Our business and commercial law services are comprehensive. Activities in which we represent family businesses, large companies, professional associations, and commercial ventures include:

• organization of a new business entity as a joint venture, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), s-corporation, c-corporation, or other business form
• evaluation of a business entity for possible correction
• purchase and sale of businesses
• franchise formation and contract review
• contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• structured settlement transfers
• regulatory compliance
• corporate and business succession planning
• deeds of conveyance
• commercial real estate transactions, including purchase, sale, and leasing of real estate, land use and zoning, condominium formation, and construction contracts counsel
• employment law, including employment contracts, employee handbooks, covenants not to compete, harassment and discrimination, and OSHA and ADA compliance
• negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation of disputes

Talented business law attorneys

The Michigan business community has been served by attorney Byron “Pat” Gallagher, Jr., for over fifteen years. He now leads a talented and well-respected business law team.

For more information, visit our Business Law Center.