Business Law

Businesses can be faced with difficult and technical commercial disputes, whose resolution require experienced lawyers with the resources and proven abilities to effectively represent their positions in court. Our attorneys have demonstrated success in such complex business litigation.

We have successfully represented businesses and their constituents, whether as plaintiffs or defendants, in a wide range of business and commercial matters. Whether we litigate to protect our client's proprietary interests or defend them against catastrophic claims, our clients know that our straight-forward analysis of their legal problems provides the necessary information to make an informed business decision on how to proceed in the face of these challenges.

Written contracts that are ambiguous or poorly drafted can create more problems than they solve. Contracts should always be drafted in a clear, concise and understandable fashion. The rights, duties, responsibilities and obligations of all of the parties to a contract must be clearly delineated or enumerated. Ideally, a reasonably intelligent and objective third party should be able to independently review a contract and generally comprehend its terms, conditions, and provisions. For the preparation and interpretation of your contracts by a professional contract attorney, please call now for an appointment for a free consultation

If you are starting a new business or considering changing from a sole proprietorship to a business entity, we can assist you in determining which type of entity may be the most appropriate model for your business and we can prepare all necessary legal filings. Our attorneys advise companies of all sizes on day-to-day operations as well as strategic corporate initiatives; corporate governance issues and compliance standards, including those mandated by Sarbanes-Oxley.

Businesses must be vigilant in protecting their intellectual property. The attorneys at Widger & Widger, PC can assist your business in identifying, registering, maintaining, prosecuting, and licensing your IP. The following is a brief summary of some IP basics.

A trademark is a word, name, logo, or phrase that indicates your business as the source of your products or services. Your trademark distinguishes your products or services from those of your competitors. The United States Patent and Trademark Office and individual states maintain registries of trademarks. Trademark rights are established through use of the mark in commerce, not through registration. Nonetheless, registering your mark offers a number of benefits and is therefore strongly recommended for most trademark users. Registering your trademark puts the public and your competitors on notice of your claim to the mark. This helps prevent others from using your mark or potentially conflicting marks. This could save you the inconvenience of identifying infringers and enforcing the mark.

Trademarks, like other assets, can only realize their maximum value if they are carefully managed. A well maintained trademark portfolio can enhance business relationships, give your business a competitive edge and create licensing revenue. Sound legal and business sense is required to take full advantage of these opportunities.

A copyright is a form of protection provided to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. A copyright is the exclusive, legally secured right to reproduce (as by writing or printing), publish, and sell the matter and form of a literary, musical, or artistic work (as by dramatizing, novelizing, performing or reciting in public, or filming) for a period in the U.S. of 28 years with a right of renewal for another 28 years.

Call us today to set up an appointment to discuss your IP goals.

Widger & Widger, P.C. offers experienced legal counsel to businesses concerning real estate acquisition and disposition, investor participation agreements, equity and profit sharing agreements, commercial and residential real property sale and purchase agreements, commercial leases, financing transactions, new construction agreements, buy out agreements, and other real estate transactions.

We are dedicated to the unique concerns of each client and maintain a flexible and focused approach to solving problems. We offer specialized legal counsel to buyers, and sellers of real property, experienced investors, real estate professionals, including real estate and mortgage brokers, sales agents, lenders, landlords, commercial tenants and property managers.

Call on us as your trusted real estate counsel. We look forward to getting to know you and your real property concerns.

Employment law includes a wide range of issues faced by employers, including discrimination and harassment claims, wrongful termination claims and wage and hour claims. Our attorneys are highly experienced employment law attorneys prepared to assist businesses in avoiding and defending these types of claims.

One of the best defenses business can use to avoid employment law claims is to utilize an employee handbook. Widger & Widger, P.C. can prepare customized handbooks for small and medium sized businesses that will set forth consistent terms and guidelines of your employees' rights and responsibilities.

In addition we can assist your business in connection with various HR issues, such as terminations, layoffs, and early retirement incentive packages.