Greeley Business Law Attorneys
From forming a company to selling it, we advise businesses at every stage, and we represent them when a dispute ends up in court.
From our Greeley office we work with agribusinesses, auto dealerships, restaurant groups, manufacturers and suppliers, construction companies, oil and gas service companies and nonprofits across Colorado.
Starting, buying or selling a business
- Forming LLCs, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures and franchises
- Mergers, acquisitions and asset purchases
- Buying or building facilities and equipment
- Reorganizing or closing a company
- Succession planning, so the business passes the way you intend (see estate planning)
Running the business
- Contracts to buy or sell goods and services
- Employee and independent contractor agreements, including non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
- Commercial lease negotiations
- Corporate governance and shareholder questions
- Policies and procedures, and compliance with building codes, local ordinances and state rules
- Land use and zoning (see real estate law)
- Protecting trade secrets and intellectual property
When there is a dispute
- Breach of contract and business-to-business disputes
- Disputes between partners or shareholders, and business dissolution
- Defending a business against an injury claim
Business law questions
Should my business be an LLC or a corporation?
Most small Colorado businesses form an LLC: it protects your personal assets and keeps the paperwork light. A corporation can make sense if you plan to bring in investors or issue stock. The right choice also depends on taxes, so we look at it with your accountant.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Colorado?
Only in narrow cases. For agreements made on or after August 10, 2022, Colorado voids most non-competes unless the worker earns above a highly compensated threshold that is set each year, the restriction protects trade secrets, and the worker got a separate written notice (C.R.S. 8-2-113). Older agreements and templates often do not meet that test, so have yours reviewed.
Do I really need a written contract?
Many agreements are binding without one, but a handshake deal leaves the terms to memory, and some contracts, such as those for land or for goods over a set value, must be in writing to be enforced. A short, clear written contract is the cheapest way to avoid a lawsuit later.
Call An Experienced Attorney
Our lawyers will review your case details and give you a clear plan for how we can help. Based in Northern Colorado, we represent clients along the entire Front Range and across Colorado. Call our law firm or send an email to talk to a professional and understanding attorney.