At Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, our business law attorneys represent the comprehensive legal needs of both large and small organizations. Our approachable, experienced attorneys provide advice and counsel from the formation of a business to its sale to or merger with a business partner.
At Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, our business law attorneys represent the comprehensive legal needs of both large and small organizations. Our approachable, experienced attorneys provide advice and counsel from the formation of a business to its sale to or merger with a business partner.
Entity Structuring
We counsel you through the evaluation of different types of business entities and preparation of the appropriate documents for a successful start to your business.
Corporate Governance
Our team collaborates with you to create a framework of governance that addresses your company goals and ongoing legal requirements.
Business Operations
We protect your business through detailed corporate documents, regulatory filings, and contracts.
Buy-Sell Agreements
We develop protocols to keep businesses running with detailed succession plans that protect you and your business partners’ intentions.
Civil & Commercial Litigation
We are experienced litigators in both state and federal courts, handling trial work and appeals to the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. We have the capability to handle complex matters and difficult legal issues to navigate our clients’ cases through court. Our team represents clients in a full range of civil matters, including business and partnership disputes and breach of contract.
Commercial Finance
We bring our breadth of experience with financial transactions to enable your business to access the capital it needs to grow.
Divestitures
Our experienced team manages sales, liquidations, and spinoffs for seamless transitions.
Employment Law
We draft clear and concise employment agreements, severance agreements, and employee benefit plans as well as company handbooks. We answer employers’ questions concerning employment law compliance for long-term policy development and implementation, as well as day-to-day questions as they arise.
Environmental Law
We understand the complexities of federal and state environmental laws and regulations and are well equipped to assist the business in compliance and represent it in my enforcement processes.
General Business & Legal Counseling
We guide you through your legal responsibilities to ensure your business is compliant with laws and regulations.
Insurance Defense
We represent insurance companies and their insureds both in and out of the courtroom with strong seasoned defensive counsel in cases concerning personal injury, products liability, employment discrimination, and other areas.
Patent & Intellectual Property
We navigate the intricacies of patent, trade secrets, trademark and copyright law to protect your patent and intellectual property from its creation and for as long as the law allows.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our experienced attorneys counsel the business through the process of merging with or acquiring other businesses. We protect its interests with smart negotiations and prepare letters of intent as the basis for legally binding agreements.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
We represent local, regional and national clients to ensure OSHA compliance and to defend OSHA claims. We proactively train safety managers, so they understand their rights and responsibilities before and during OSHA inspections.
Professional Liability
Our attorneys protect the reputation and viability of your business by seeking the best solution for professional malpractice cases.
At Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, we work together to safeguard the interests of our clients. Our experienced business law team focuses on diverse practice areas to proactively address potential problems and mitigate your exposure to operational risks. Our strong defense and litigation skills allow us to handle specific situations as they come up. Careful and thorough management of your legal responsibilities from our business law attorneys supports your organizational interests.
