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Lafayette Business Lawyer

The proven Lafayette business lawyers at Gordon Arata are experienced in the effective resolution of business lawsuits as related to corporations or small business ventures. Lafayette business attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general business law, including but not limited to joint ventures, buy-sell agreements and small business claims in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The Louisiana business attorneys have experience representing clients in business law matters involving:

  • Business Fraud
  • Business Taxation
  • Business Trusts
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Closely Held Business
  • Emerging Business
  • Family Business
  • Joint Ventures
  • Minority Business
  • Privatization
  • Small Business
  • Trade Association

Experienced Louisiana Business Attorney

Business law, also known as commercial law, is the legal area which governs the operations of business and commercial activities. Business law in Lafayette is often viewed as a branch of civil law and handles matters of both private law and public law. Lafayette business transactions lawyers enforce corporate and commercial contracts, hiring and certain employment activities, and the manufacturing and sales of goods. Several regulatory bodies and agencies control the operation and conduct of business as well as legal matters associated with safety, privacy, and food and drugs.

Business law also deals with issues such as starting, selling, or buying a small business, managing a business, dealing with employees, and interpreting contracts. Whereas commercial law includes all aspects of business, including advertising and marketing, collections and bankruptcy, banking, contracts, negotiable instruments. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which has been adopted in part by every state in the United States, is the primary authority that governs commercial transactions. The UCC is divided into nine articles, covering a broad spectrum of issues that arise in commercial transactions. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs sales and commercial paper, has been adopted in some form by almost all states.

Trusted Lafayette Business Law Firm

The Lafayette business attorneys at Gordon Arata are distinguished by a history of successful business claim recoveries. For experienced representation in a business dispute or disagreement, contact the Lafayette business lawyers at Gordon Arata in Louisiana.

Gordon Arata attorneys practicing in the area of Business Law: