Kramer Rayson’s Corporate, Transactional and Commercial Law Practice Area has been a mainstay of the firm’s practice since the firm was founded. Today, seven of our thirty attorneys practice primarily in this field. They have provided clients with advice and representation in the following areas.
General Business
Formation of Corporations,
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs),
Limited Partnerships,
Limited Liability Partnerships,
General Partnerships,
Professional Corporations,
Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs) and other Legal Entities
Corporate Governance Issues
Corporate Restructuring
Non-profit Organizations
Commercial Litigation - Investigation, litigation and trial of business-related legal claims including:
Breach of contract
Breach of warranty
Interference with contracts and business relations
Consumer Protection Act violations
Trademark and copyright infringement
Claims for emergency injunctive relief
Transactional Representation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Asset Purchase and Sale Transactions
Stock Purchase and Sale Transactions
Joint Ventures
Spin-Offs and Split-Offs
Divestitures
Contractual Representation
Negotiating and Finalizing Complex Commercial Contracts
Buy/Sale Agreements
Business Succession Planning
Stock Restriction Agreements
Intellectual Property as follows:
Applying for copyrights and trademarks
Investigating and litigating copyright and trademark infringement claims
Investigating and litigating cybersquatting and internet domain name disputes
Finance and Banking
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Asset Based Loans
Lines of Credit
Construction Financing
Subordinated Debt
Intercreditor Agreements
Taxation
Choice of Entity
Tennessee Sales and Use Taxes
Estate Planning and Taxation
Business and Personal Tax Planning
Representation of Individuals and Corporations to state and federal tax authorities
Advice Concerning a Variety of Tax Issues
Deferred Compensation
Real Estate
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions
Assist with Due Diligence related to Real Estate Purchases
Real Estate Development
Leases
Real Estate Financing
Tax Deferred Like-Kind Exchanges (“1031 Exchanges”)