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Protect Your Company’s Assets With Business Representation From Daniel W. Uhlfelder, P.A.

Any business owner needs to be prepared for the threat of legal challenges. Responding to trouble quickly and decisively is key, as legal problems can quickly escalate and threaten the health of a business. As the owner of a closely held business, there are preventive measures you can take to limit liability and reduce the risk of litigation, but it’s also wise to work with an attorney who has significant litigation experience. In the Florida Panhandle, the firm to contact for help is Daniel W. Uhlfelder, P.A.

When you hire our firm, our goal is to ensure that your business transactions proceed smoothly and successfully. Our founder, Daniel Uhlfelder, is a business owner, an entrepreneur, a former licensed realtor and a business law attorney who is experienced in navigating the interconnected worlds of business and real estate/property development. Attorney Uhlfelder understands the needs of our business clients. Contact us today at 850-909-2225 to discuss your corporate law issues.

We Have The Answers To Your Business Law Questions

Our firm frequently serves as in-house counsel for small and medium-sized businesses, and we have the knowledge and experience to handle all of your business-related legal matters, including:

  • Business formation: Partnerships, limited liability partnerships (LLP), limited liability companies (LLC), sole proprietorships, S corporations, joint ventures and other corporate entities
  • Business contracts: Contract drafting, contract review, contract negotiations, contract dispute litigation
  • Employment law: Noncompete agreements, employment contracts
  • Business transactions: Sales, mergers, acquisitions and dissolutions
  • Commercial litigation: Breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, employment disputes, lease disputes, dissolution challenges and other business disputes
  • Licensing: Denial of contractor license, business license issues and other license disputes
  • Asset protection
  • Other business and commercial law: Including business succession planning, commercial lease issues and more

In addition to business law, our firm also has a long-standing and robust real estate law practice. Whether your company needs to lease or purchase commercial real estate or is involved in a dispute related to real property, Mr. Uhlfelder is uniquely positioned to help you find the most efficient resolutions available.

Five Practical Steps For Florida Startups

Deciding on the right entity sets the foundation for your business legally. It affects your contracts, employment capabilities and tax obligations. Five steps you can follow to improve your chances for business success include:

  1. Choose your business entity type wisely to ensure a solid start This way, you can have the advantages you need to get your business off on the right foot.
  2. Review any offer of investment funds with a critical eye – Venture capital can come with complications you may not have originally considered, so be sure to look for possible pitfalls before committing to anything.
  3. Double and triple check your leases and real estate contracts – This extra precaution can prevent costly misunderstandings.
  4. Know who needs an employment contract – Even friends and family may need a contract if it means protecting your business.
  5. Create a long-term plan for your business – Planning ahead can help incorporate good sale/acquisition strategies and succession planning.

We can help you take the necessary steps for your business.

A Lawyer Who Understands Real Estate Businesses

Daniel Uhlfelder is highly experienced in real estate law, offering invaluable insights into real estate investments and commercial leasing. His skills in real estate include being able to understand complex property transactions and resolving disputes efficiently quickly. Whether you are trying to protect your best interests through purchases and leases or you need help managing your real estate, Mr. Uhlfelder can offer you the support you need.

Getting Answers When You Need It

We know that our clients often have a lot of questions about these legal challenges, and we are here to provide you with the answers you are looking for. To help you get the information you need, we have answered some common questions here:

What is franchising?

Franchising is the process of someone gaining the rights to operate a business using another company’s brand, products and business practices. An example of this would be someone opening a new location for a fast food chain.

Which businesses need to follow employment law?

All businesses must adhere to employment laws, including the ADA and the Civil Rights Act. These laws protect classes such as race, gender, disability and more, ensuring equal employment opportunities.

Are verbal contracts enforceable?

Verbal contracts can be enforceable, but they are often harder to prove than written ones. Specific terms, such as those involving real estate, typically require written agreements to be legally binding.

Experienced Business Law Attorney – Formation, Transactions, Litigation

At Daniel W. Uhlfelder, P.A., we offer business legal representation to builders, contractors, developers, realtors, corporate entities and small-business owners throughout the area of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida. We work across the board with Florida companies and corporate counsel to bring our clients the best possible representation. Contact us today to learn more about how an experienced business lawyer can help with your business-related legal matters.