Newport Business Lawyer

The proven Newport business lawyers at Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP are experienced in the effective resolution of business lawsuits as related to corporations or small business ventures. Newport 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 Newport, Rhode Island.

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

• Business startup and formation
• Business succession planning
• Organization of corporations and limited liability companies (LLC)
• Partnerships and limited partnerships
• Sole proprietorships
• Joint ventures
• Banking and commercial lending
• Capital financing
• Business planning and strategy
• Private placements
• Shareholder agreements
• Securities and blue sky law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Contracts
• Intellectual property issues such as trademarks and copyrights
• Employment law matters
• Immigration and visas

Experienced Rhode Island Business Attorney

Business law, also known as commercial law, is the legal area that governs the operations of business and commercial activities. Business law in Newport is often viewed as a branch of civil law and handles matters of both private law and public law. Newport 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.

Newport 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 Newport Business Law Firm

The Newport business attorneys at Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP are distinguished by a history of successful business claim recoveries. For experienced representation in a business dispute or disagreement, contact the Newport business lawyers at Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP in Rhode Island.