Baltimore Outside General Counsel Attorneys

Lawyers Providing General Counsel Services to Businesses in Baltimore, MD

The legal concerns that businesses may encounter could affect their operations, their ability to secure financing, their relationships with employees, contractual agreements with other parties, and many other aspects of doing business. The ability to deal with legal matters efficiently and effectively can be crucial for a business. However, many businesses do not have the resources to keep an attorney or legal team on staff full-time. To ensure that ongoing issues will be handled correctly, a company can receive legal help from a law firm that provides general counsel services.

The business lawyers at Silverman Thompson serve as outside general counsel to companies and entrepreneurs in a variety of different industries, including financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, health care, and real estate development. We regularly advise clients on day-to-day legal matters that arise during the management and operation of businesses of all sizes. From negotiating and drafting contracts and leases to counseling human resources on employment and labor-related issues, our experienced business lawyers serve as trusted legal advisors to large company management and small business entrepreneurs.

Our services include:

Drafting and Negotiating Contracts

Effective contractual agreements are crucial for many businesses. A well-drafted contract will ensure that all parties involved understand their responsibilities, since it will detail the scope of work being performed or the goods being sold, the terms of payment, the appropriate deadlines, and other important information. The terms in a contract can provide essential protections, ensuring that the parties understand their rights and what will happen if a party fails to meet their obligations.

Our attorneys can help businesses establish contracts that will protect their interests. We can advise clients on the best terms to include and the concerns that may arise if contract-related disputes occur in the future. We can negotiate favorable terms and make sure contracts will be executed correctly. We can assist with contracts such as:

• Commercial Real Estate Leases
• Professional Services Agreements
• License Agreements
• Franchise Agreements
• Equipment Leases
• Purchase Orders
• Term Sheets/Letters of Intent

Corporate Governance and Management

During the business formation process, a company will take steps to establish a legal structure and a framework for management and decision-making. Our lawyers can help ensure that the proper legal documents are in place that will allow a company to operate successfully. We can provide guidance on multiple types of issues related to the governance of a company, and we can help address ongoing developments or complete major transactions. Our services include:

• Drafting By-Laws, Shareholder Agreements, and Operating Agreements
• Attending Board Meetings
• Counseling Officers, Directors, and Managers
• Structuring Business Transactions and Mergers

Employment and Labor Relations

With our experience in employment litigation and our ability to handle legal concerns that may affect employers and employees, we can provide counsel on the best steps to take to avoid disputes, meet requirements under labor laws, and resolve concerns that may arise. By addressing concerns related to employment policies, contracts, and related matters, we can guide employers toward ongoing success. Our services include:

• Employee Handbooks
• Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Severance Package Negotiations (Employers and High-Level Employees)
• Employee Disciplinary Matters and Termination

Contact Our Baltimore, Maryland Outside General Counsel Lawyers

Companies that receive ongoing assistance from the lawyers at Silverman Thompson can make sure they are using the best tools for success. Our team works closely with clients, taking the time to understand their businesses, helping them make decisions on the best ways to handle legal concerns, working to put the proper contracts in place, advising them on the best ways to manage risk, and ensuring that they can maintain ongoing success. Contact our Baltimore general counsel attorneys at 410-385-2225 to set up a consultation and learn more about the services we provide.