New and established businesses of all sizes trust in our experienced business law attorneys at Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. for comprehensive counsel and representation. As one of the oldest and largest law firms in the Upper Peninsula, we deliver the highest quality legal services and an unsurpassed level of client service and satisfaction. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for offering the premium capabilities found in a big firm, combined with the level of personal service and value that is only possible in a small, local law firm.

Business Law Services

For every business, the legal landscape evolves and changes constantly. Our business law attorneys are forward-looking and continually adapt to help our clients meet emerging challenges and make the most of new opportunities. We partner with clients throughout the full business lifecycle to understand their goals, guide and support the growth of the business, and advance and protect the interests of the business.

Our services cover both the transactional and litigation aspects of business legal needs. We assist with establishing the legal structure, addressing day-to-day operational matters, and resolving disputes, as well as navigating succession, sale, transfer, or winding up and closing a business. The areas listed below describe some of the primary areas where our clients often ask for support, but our services are not limited to those areas.

Business Formation

Choosing the legal structure for a new business is one of the most important decisions that an owner makes. Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), and corporation are the general categories of business structure, with additional specialized types of substructures or choices within those categories. The legal structure of a business determines important legal attributes, including taxation, liability, control over operations, and administrative requirements.

While representation by an attorney is not required to establish a business, an owner can benefit substantially by getting help from our business law attorneys at Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. before choosing a legal structure. We make certain that the client fully understands the implications of the structure choice, and we meticulously guide the client through the process of completing all the complex steps necessary to set up the entity.

Contracts and Agreements

Contracts and agreements are the lifeblood of every company. Even routine standard contracts that are part of daily operations should be reviewed or drafted by a business law attorney to ensure that the rights and obligations of the business are clear and as favorable as possible. With more sophisticated agreements like significant purchases and sales, legal representation and counsel should be an essential part of negotiating, reviewing, and drafting the terms of the agreement.

Our business law attorneys at Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. have extensive experience, knowledge, and skill in all aspects of contracts and agreements. Our clients rely on us to protect their interests, regardless of the nature of the transaction that is the subject of the agreement.

On-Going Operational Matters

In addition to contracts and agreements, Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. business law attorneys help with the full range of operational legal concerns. Examples of specific types of matters that we address for clients include:

• Employment matters
• Nonprofit and tax law concerns
• Real estate matters
• Statutory and regulatory compliance
• Legislative developments
• Corporate governance
• Retirement and employee benefits issues
• Liquor Control matters
• Information technology agreements
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Sale or transfer of a business
• Succession planning
• Business planning

The list above is not exhaustive. Our clients count on us for help with every type of legal matter or concern that arises in the course of business.

Business Disputes and Litigation

When a business dispute arises, it is imperative to resolve the dispute as efficiently and effectively as possible, while fully protecting the rights and interests of the business. With extensive experience representing clients in disputes, our attorneys always strive to find the resolution that best serves the client. While a solution that does not require court action is usually preferred, we have the knowledge and skill to protect our client’s interests in court proceedings if the situation escalates to that level.