Business Formation, Ownership, and Management The Transactional Law Practice of Deeb Petrakis Blum & Murphy provides advice on all types of business law issues. In corporate and partnership law, from the formation process to creative solutions to issues associated with ownership, control and management, Deeb Petrakis offers the transactional experience you need to succeed. The Firm regularly assists clients in preparation and negotiation of shareholder and partnership agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, employment agreements and independent contractor agreements. The Firm's lawyers have decades of experience in drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants such as non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and those intended to protect proprietary or trade secret information. Business Succession/Executive Compensation The Firm's experience encompasses planning for the retirement and/or death of controlling shareholders, structuring transactions and adjusting the equity ownership and voting power of shareholders. Deeb Petrakis also structures compensation arrangements such as stock purchase, stock option, phantom stock and other compensation plans. Commercial Real Estate The Firm advises real estate clients in the formation of real estate operating companies, including drafting and negotiation of joint venture, partnership and limited liability company agreements and other documentation. The Firm counsels clients in connection with acquisitions, management, leasing, and related operational issues, including drafting and negotiating leases, agreements of sale and purchase, and property management agreements. Financing Deeb Petrakis represents both lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions. Our extensive experience includes the structuring, negotiation and documentation of term and revolving credit facilities, including working capital loans, acquisition loans, and construction loans. In addition, Deeb Petrakis services lenders' needs in connection with loan restructuring, workouts, and acquisition of non-performing assets, both in and outside of bankruptcy proceedings. Mergers & Acquisitions Deeb Petrakis routinely assists clients in structuring and negotiating purchases and sales of privately held businesses. Tax Planning The Firm's tax advisory practice consists of analyzing and structuring a variety of sophisticated tax planning transactions in connection with acquisitions, buyouts, bankruptcy reorganization, financing executive compensation plans, as well as handling contested tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service or state taxing authorities. Back to top

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