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Practice Groups & Areas
Practice Groups & Areas
Practice Groups & Areas
Practice Groups & Areas The following attorneys practice in this area:
J. Mark Bledsoe
Corey W. Jenkins
Michael P. Johnson
Richard J. Marsden
Area: Technology Business Development
Group: Technology
  Competent legal advice is especially important for startup technology businesses. At this critical early stage, technology businesses need advice across a wide spectrum of relevant issues, including—
  • Choice of business entity (sole proprietor, corporation, or limited liability company).
  • Tax strategies.
  • Venture capital and initial public offerings.
  • Employment and labor law consultation, especially for confidentiality and non-competition agreements.
  • Registration of trademarks and service marks for protection of good will.
  • Identification of and patent protection for important innovations.
  • Licensing agreements for strategic partnerships and revenue generation.
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne provides counseling on all of these issues and can develop a creative and innovative approach to maximize your company’s value.