Practice Areas

Maricopa County Business Law Attorneys

From Business Formation to Business Litigation

For more than 25 years, the Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C. in Phoenix, Arizona, has been helping to meet the business goals of entrepreneurs, business owners and managers for companies large and small. From neighborhood coffeehouses to international technology companies, our business lawyers have the experience and knowledge you need to respond to the legal challenges facing your business.

Whether you are seeking a business consultant with a legal background, or a trial attorney to bring a breach of contract case to court, our firm can meet your need. Contact our Phoenix law office to schedule a consultation. We provide a wide range of business law services, including:

Business Formation

Establishing the legal structure of your business is the first vital step in launching a successful business venture. Allow our attorneys to help you choose a business structure that is appropriate for your type of business, level of risk, and management style.

We will help set up your corporation or limited liability company (LLC), sole proprietorship, partnership or limited liability partnership (LLP), s-corp, or franchise.

Learn more about starting a business:

• Business Organization FAQ
• Business Organizations Information Center
• Starting a Business Information Center

Business Contracts

Business operates on the basis of contracts; written agreements that outline the responsibilities and rights of each party engaging in business together. Every business will require a variety of contracts in order to operate effective. At the Law Office of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C., we prepare and review employment contracts, customer, supplier, independent representative or distributor contracts, purchase and sales contracts, franchise agreements, licensing and distribution agreements, and international business contracts. Most of our international business law practice involves intellectual property, software and commodity sales and contracts for the sale of goods to and from the U.S.

Learn more about business contracts:

• Business Contract Information Center

Business Disputes

Business disputes typically arise from the breach of a business contract, or from internal disputes among partners or between employers and employees. Our business litigators protect your interests in local and international contract disputes, employment law matters, franchise disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, dissolution of a business, and a host of other business-related problems.

Learn more about business litigation:

• Business Litigation Information Center

General Counsel and Business Consulting

Our attorneys serve as general counsel for a number of smaller businesses in the Phoenix area, providing ongoing legal counsel on the issues that can arise in the typical business day. We consult with prospective business owners and established businesses on ways to meet their business goals while complying with local and national laws. We take a proactive approach to protecting our clients from the threat of litigation. We assist clients with business creditor and debtor matters, including work-outs and avoiding bankruptcy. You have options.

Learn more about business and commercial law:

• Business and Commercial Law Information Center

Intellectual Property

It's vitally important that you protect your business interests with proper copyright andtrade name, trademark registration and comprehensive licensing and distribution agreements. This is only the first step in protecting your business assets, however. You must be ready to protect your intellectual property rights in court. Our attorneys will aggressively represent your business interests.

Franchising

The attorneys at our firm handle both franchise contracts and litigation. We both draft and review franchise agreements and protect you if the contract unlawful or if it is violated. If your agreement is violated or you did not get what you paid for from a franchisor, then we will work to resolve your case through litigation or negotiation.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.