Smith, Davison & Brasier, PC

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Business Law

contractOur attorneys have extensive experience representing both new and existing businesses and their owners. When advising new businesses we recognize that the task of setting up a new business can be daunting.

There are many rules and regulations that your business may be subject to. The issues become even more complex if the business will involve multiple owners or employees, the development or use of intellectual property, involvement in a heavily regulated industry, or the use of outside financing.

We provide helpful practical advice to new businesses to assist them with the process of incorporation and the development of policies and agreements needed to minimize risk and avoid liability and conflicts down the road. Some of the services we provide new businesses include:

  • Planning for Liability Protection
  • Entity Formations and Filings
  • Shareholder & Partnership Agreements
  • Operating Agreements

Existing businesses are faced on a daily basis with situations involving real estate, leases, employees, vendors, contracts and financing. In addition, at some point in time every business faces one or more major issues involving either partner or shareholder withdrawals, the acquisition of a new business, or the sale, merger or dissolution of the business.

We can provide guidance on how to best navigate these legal challenges in the most cost-efficient manner and negotiate and document the necessary agreements. Because we work as a team, the expertise of our entire team of lawyers and your other professional advisors are available to assist in the planning process. With this approach we are able to provide much more comprehensive solutions and strategies to solve the legal needs of your business.

Some of the business matters we have experience handling include:

  • Contracts
  • License Agreements
  • Computer/High Tech Legal Issues
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Employment Agreements
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Purchase or Sale of Business
  • Business Dissolutions
  • Business Loans and Guarantees

Special Presentations

June 2022 | Marilyn Brasier
Planning for Peace of Mind
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care "Illuminating" Series

February 2021 and April 2022 | Lindsay Malachowski
Estate Planning Primer: Understanding the Basics
Virtual Continuing Education Class with Ticor Title

May 2019 | Lindsay Malachowski
Estate Planning Primer: Understanding the Basics
Ticor Title, Corvallis, Oregon

October 2018 | Lindsay Malachowski
Maximized Giving: Charitable Contributions and Planned Giving
Old Mill Center, Corvallis, Oregon

Winter, Spring, Fall 2012 -2019 | Lindsay Malachowski
MicroBusiness Class Lecturer for LBCC
Albany, Oregon

March 2017 | Nadine Davison
Estate Planning Presentation
Beit Am Jewish Community
Corvallis, Oregon

February 2017 | Marilyn J. Brasier
Formation of Section 501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations
Lions District Conference
CH2M Hill Alumni Center, OSU
Corvallis, Oregon

January, February, and October 2016 | Nadine R. Davison
Wills, Trusts & Estates Lectures
Linn Benton Community College

September 2016 | Jeanne Smith & Marilyn Brasier
Charitable Giving Seminar
Hosted by Benton Hospice Service
Corvallis, Oregon

June 2016 | Nadine Davison
Estate Planning Presentation to Philanthropic Educational Organization
Corvallis, Oregon

March 2016 | Lindsay Malachowski
Personnel Policy Primer
Corvallis Chamber of Commerce
Corvallis, Oregon

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