The Team at Jay Zelenock Law Firm is Highly Versed in Multiple Aspects of Small Business Law
Small to mid-tier entrepreneurs and business owners face a tremendous range of legal issues in operating and planning their businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners must effectively handle contract issues, employment relationships, tax and regulatory issues, compensation agreements, intellectual property, business agreements, lease and real property contracts, non-competes, non-solicitation and trade secret agreements, as well as regulatory compliance. Our team can help entrepreneurs and businesses with many areas of legal advice and counsel. We can also help with business litigation needs, when litigation is necessary and appropriate.
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We can help with a wide range of legal issues that come up in business, including:
- breach of contract litigation
- real property disputes
- contracts and leases
- LLCs and corporations
- partnership disputes
- dissolution and other organizational wind-downs
- liquor licenses
- regulatory compliance
- administrative hearings
- taxation issues and disputes
- employment issues
- litigation to recover money owed or unpaid debts (eg sales agreements and other contracts)
- negotiations
- research, advice and counsel
There is a wide scope of problems and legal issues facing business owners and entrepreneurs. Our team can help you simplify the issues you face and achieve success.
Highlighting Client Success
Recent Win #1:
A building contractor needed help collecting payments due from the homeowner. The firm assisted the contractor in collecting the debts rightfully owed to him, with litigation and then a quick agreed-upon resolution.
Recent Win #2:
A business client needed advice and counsel regarding a series of detailed contract that would help the business make substantial investments in property development and construction of single-family residences. The firm quickly provided the needed advice with a quick turnaround, which assisted the business with moving forward with its investments and developments.
Recent Win #3:
A construction company was sued by a general contractor for more than $630,000 in alleged contractual damages, after disputes about a substantial Northern Michigan construction project came to a head in litigation. The firm reviewed the facts of the project, and the detailed language of the lengthy contract between the parties, and filed a motion to dismiss the case. The court case was dismissed with prejudice.
Recent Win #4:
A construction company worked on a major project with other contractors, which included major construction project to build new government facilities. When the relationship broke down between the companies, the contractor incurred substantial financial losses. Litigation ensued, and the Firm assisted the construction company with getting the claims against it dismissed.
Recent Win #5:
A homebuilder needed assistance with negotiating the terms of a detailed contract with a wealthy homeowner seeking to build a waterfront property. The firm assisted the builder with significant discussions and negotiations toward working out the detailed contract.
Recent Win #6:
Homeowners were bilked by a negligent builder, and they suffered tens of thousands of dollars in losses as a result of a poorly handled building project. The firm assisted them with litigation and collecting all their damages back from the builder and the owner of the company, individually.
Another Satisfied Client
“In the midst of a very difficult and uncertain situation, Jay's careful personal attention to our case helped us weather the storm and reach a successful conclusion. He always made time for our questions and concerns.”
-Former Client
What Our Clients Say...
“We only can state that working with the Zelenock Law Firm is confidence-inspiring. Jay is accessible, he listens, he is knowledgeable and he executes.”
-Former Client
Clients Testimonial
"If you're in crisis or simply have a question, the team at the law firm of Jay Zelenock wants you to get what you need so that you can move forward. They are smart, respectful, caring and down to earth"
-Former Client