Business Law

Gottlieb, Johnston, Beam & Dal Ponte, P.L.L. has a strong history of representing businesses of all sizes, from small start-up operations to medium and large companies.  Our firm has offered business law related services since its formation in 1962.  Our attorneys provide a wide range of services to business clients including:

  1. Assist in the selection and formation of the appropriate structure for the proposed business.
  2. Provide legal guidance regarding the requirements of federal, state, and local laws as they impact on business operations.
  3. Preparation of commercial documents, including leases and agreements for the purchase or sale of business assets.
  4. Collection of outstanding accounts receivable.
  5. Litigation in connection with claims asserted by or against a business.
  6. Representation of a business named as a creditor in a proceeding under Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
  7. Provide tax planning and structuring advice.
  8. Representation of nonprofit entities, including entities qualifying as a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code.
  9. Provide legal advice in connection with State and Federal employment law.
  10. Representation in connection with the defense of claims asserted under the Ohio Workers Compensation Law.
  11. Representation in connection with the defense of claims for Federal Unemployment Benefits.
  12. Representation in shareholder disputes.
  13. Drafting Employee Policy Manuals and provisions.
  14. Provide wealth preservation and estate planning.