The business lawyers at Woodruff & Fortner assist with a range of general corporate matters, including entity formation and corporate governance, strategic transactions, non-profit law, and business litigation. We proudly handle cases and transactions in Johnston, Harnett, Wayne, and Sampson Counties, and throughout Eastern North Carolina. We meticulously prepare through all stages of the case and are trusted advisors to our clients, keeping them up to date through frequent communication.
If you are starting a business, Woodruff & Fortner’s business lawyers can analyze your goals and recommend a business structure that will protect your personal assets and set your company up for success. By properly preparing the organizing documents, we can create the appropriate business structure and help you avoid potentially disastrous disputes by addressing day-to-day business concerns as well as allocations of ownership shares and the distribution of responsibilities among owners.
As your business evolves, you may wish to realize a competitive advantage by acquiring another company or merging with another business. Alternatively, you might need to protect your interests if you are the target of an acquisition. Our business lawyers can evaluate the proposed merger, analyze whether it is the right move for your company, and guide you through the transaction to create a solution that will allow you to capitalize on these strategic options.
Our lawyers also work at the intersection of business law and estate planning and can prepare a business succession plan to help your company retain its value while facilitating a change in ownership.
Business law is diverse and complex. It can encompass banking and finance, business formation, contract negotiations and transactions, mergers and acquisitions, ownership concerns, and the sale of the business. When disputes inevitably arise, you need a law firm that understands the complexities of business law, the nuances of your particular business, and how those elements apply in the context of a lawsuit.
Woodruff & Fortner’s business lawyers represent corporate clients in a wide range of commercial litigation and offer personal attention, a thorough knowledge of the law, and years of experience helping clients resolve disputes.
Woodruff and Fortner’s business lawyers provide sophisticated guidance and legal advice to help clients meet their business objectives. Using our breadth of experience, we adeptly help you navigate obstacles to business success by minimizing risk so you can continue to focus on the growth and success of your company. To learn more and put our experience to work for you, contact Woodruff & Fortner today.
