O'Brien Riemenschneider Wattwood & Cantwell PA

Corporate Law

The corporate law practice of O'Brien Riemenschneider Wattwood & Cantwell PA, encompasses all aspects of business law; including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation and preparation, general business advisement, employment issues and corporate finance. The Firm's corporate lawyers evaluate the client's needs and, when necessary, consult with other attorneys within the Firm regarding potential tax and litigation liabilities to determine the most effective means of formulating and implementing the business transaction.

The Firm represents numerous public and privately held domestic and foreign corporations as well as various partnership entities, limited liability companies and individual shareholders and proprietors. The types of businesses and individuals the Firm has the pleasure of representing include telecommunications companies, medical and dental practitioners, Technology Businesses, software developers, Internet companies, equipment manufacturers, retail and wholesale businesses, construction businesses, service industries, homeowners and condominium associations, restaurants and bars, and other varied endeavors.

The Firm has considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions, including the negotiation and preparation of software and hardware development agreements, OEM agreements, distribution agreements, joint ventures, licensing agreements, asset purchases and stock purchases, shareholder and partnership agreements, corporate finance, securities, and commercial leases.

Highlights:

Entity Formation and Organization - The Firm evaluates all types of entities to determine the most effective means of achieving the client's goals. Preparation of organization documents, employment and shareholder agreements, stock option agreements, deferred compensation plans and other employee benefit plans.

Mergers and Acquisitions - The Firm has handled numerous transactions, from multi-million dollar international mergers, to local and small business acquisitions. This diverse experience equips the Firm with a strong background regarding the most effective means of acquiring and/or merging existing companies and planning for corporate exit strategies.

Contract Negotiation and Preparation - The Firm has vast experience pertaining to all types of transactions including but not limited to development agreements, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, distribution agreements, employment contracts, purchase and sale agreements and leases.

General Business Advisement - The Firm provides assistance regarding corporate management and operational issues including employment law issues, Employee Benefit Plans, governmental regulatory and taxing authorities, as well as advice regarding the sale of companies and/or shareholder interests, including strategies for family succession planning. Further, the Firm represents a number of homeowners and condominium associations.

Attorneys: James M. O'Brien