Wells Marble & Hurst, PLLC

Title: Wells Marble & Hurst, PLLC Area: Business Law / Mississippi Clicks: 0 Listing added: Jan 11, 2007

P.O. Box 131 Jackson, MS 39205-0131 300 Concourse Boulevard Suite 200 Ridgeland, MS 39157 Telephone: 601/605-6900 Facsimile: 601/605-6901 Corporate Law Through the years, we have represented clients ranging from some of the region's largest corporations and insurance companies to "mom and pop" businesses in virtually all types of legal matters. We have substantial experience counseling businesses and individuals on matters including: * Compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations * Employee handbooks, policies, and seminars for employers covering sexual harassment and discrimination * Alternate forms of entity for new and growing businesses * Business succession planning * Business and employment contracts * Contract review and complex negotiations related to: o commercial lending o real estate and equipment leasing o technology licensing and transfers o the purchase and sale of businesses o employment issues and other contractual arrangements o debt and equity financing o shareholder agreements o voting structures and corporate governance The form of entity selected for conducting a business greatly impacts the daily operations of that business and the tax consequences to both the business and its owners. We help clients review their goals to recommend the best entity, selecting from: * Sole Proprietorships * General Partnerships * Limited Partnerships * Limited Liability Companies * Subchapter S And C Corporations * Not For Profit Corporations We also handle corporate litigation, including: * Derivative suits * Director, stockholder and partner disputes * Defense of directors and officers in various types of legal proceedings * Fiduciary duties * Minority stockholder rights * Franchisor / Franchisee disagreements * Contract disputes * Tortious interference claims * Unfair trade practices * Debt collection and restructuring * Fraud and misrepresentation * Lender liability * Misappropriation of trade secrets * Errors and omissions claims concerning a wide range of businesses