Business Law

You want to build your company on a solid legal foundation that can withstand the rigors and contingencies of business, and we’ve helped many successful corporations do exactly that*.

We’re highly experienced in successfully constructing a framework that addresses the needs of internal business and shareholder dynamics, as well as tax and regulatory considerations. As your HIGH PERFORMANCE LAW ™ team, we’ll advise you every step of the way throughout the life cycle of your corporation – from the initial articles to the everyday legal matters that are inherently part of doing business and even through business succession. You can rely on our decades of experience to help guide you through all the legal complexities in the formation and ongoing business operations of your corporation.

This area of practice is available primarily in our Fayetteville office with limited services available in Charlotte and Wilmington.

*Note: Each case is different and must be evaluated on its individual facts. Prior results are no guarantee of future outcomes.

Peer Recognition.

To be among the league of attorneys recognized by their peers for excellence in law with an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell is truly an honor. Our firm currently has 13 (and growing) AV Preeminent Rated attorneys, and others continue to seek this recognition from their peers. It's one way we demonstrate to our clients we are committed to excellence as lawyers.

J. Scott Flowers | Partner

Business Law | Litigation

Scott Flowers photo, partner at Hutchens Law Firm

Business/Corporate Law

When you’re in business, you have to juggle many issues in your day-to-day operations. Our HIGH PERFORMANCE LAW™ team can help you with a wide scope of Business & Corporate Law issues including:

Depending on your personal and financial considerations, you may want to consider a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which merges the personal liability protection of a corporation with the tax benefits and closer control of the partnership. We have extensive experience structuring LLCs to help you build a solid foundation that takes full advantage of the unique legal and tax benefits such an entity offers. We will advise and represent you every step of the way – from the initial formation to any ongoing business or legal matters throughout the life of the LLC.

When you’re looking to strengthen your business position and increase market share through a Merger or Acquisition, Hutchens Law Firm can examine, advise you and structure your deal to bolster and protect your interests. Our experienced team will begin by conducting due diligence to examine the business prospect to help establish a sound partnership and investment.

Nonprofits or tax-exempt organizations face their own unique set of complex rules that allow them to operate with tax-exempt status. While they enjoy great benefits due to the public services they provide, they require even greater vigilance due to strict regulatory compliance that governs their special status. You need a keen eye, matched with the knowledge to review operations and keep track of new regulations so that your tax-exempt status is accurate. Whatever your cause and interests, we can help you support them with a guiding hand throughout the life of your nonprofit. From foundations and charities to social welfare and social clubs, we have the experience to advise you on daily interests and compliance issues.

When you enter into a business with one or more partners, you’re rightfully excited and focused on establishing and growing the business with a foundation of trust. But legally there are critical considerations pertaining to management structure, ownership, and control that must be properly addressed so that everyone’s interests can be equally protected. We’ll sit with you to examine your business plans and advise you on the best options for structures to serve your needs and protect your interests. We can also advise you on all ongoing business interests throughout the lifetime of your Partnership.

At Hutchens Law Firm, our team has extensive experience structuring or amending Shareholder Agreements so that equitable arrangements protect the interests of all involved. Creating a clearly-defined foundation for shareholders now can help avoid disputes in the future by spelling out all issues that range from capital investment and profit distribution to management and control.

Administrative Law

Administrative Law pertains to dealing with government agencies regarding whatever topic over which they have regulatory authority: city planning and zoning, obtaining permits, business licensing, health codes, real estate, contractors licensing, etc. The list is as broad and complex as the government agencies themselves.

Examples where you may need an Administrative Law attorney include:

Obtaining proper licensing or permits
Business license
Liquor / cabaret licenses
Building and construction permit
Opening and operation places of public accommodation
Retail spaces
Bars / restaurants / nightclubs
Hotels / B&B
Appeal of violations (health, zoning, etc.)
Real estate development
City planning and zoning issues
Obtaining government incentives and benefits for property or economic development
Dealing with matters before state licensing agencies and handling appeals from advise/disciplinary actions

Any time you need to engage, seek approval or dispute a city, state or federal agency, for any sort of permit, license or violation, you're going to want a HIGH PERFORMANCE LAW™ team by your side - one that’s armed with a skillset to guide you through this vastly complex process.

Our team is well-versed in the legal and political matters that can lead to a successful application or appeal in any of the multitude of matters that fall under the regulatory umbrella of administrative law. In fact, our lawyers have presented seminars on how to handle administrative law cases to other lawyers. We can guide you through the complex processes with an acute awareness of the legalities that govern the various agencies and the issues under their authority.

Attorneys practicing in Business Law

J. Scott Flowers

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