Through this program, our attorneys establish an ongoing relationship with these business clients, which affords us the opportunity to truly understand the operations, challenges, and goals of these organizations. This connection allows us to provide the best ongoing support and better anticipate future needs.

Through our Business Outside In-House Counsel, Thrift Mclemore attorneys are on call to answer questions and offer legal advice and services on the full range of issues that can arise from ordinary business operations and ownership challenges. These include, but are not limited to:

• Business organization and governance that protect assets and minimize taxes;
• Addressing partner and/or shareholder issues;
• Counseling officers and directors on fiduciary duties;
• Due diligence in support of large, complex transactions
• Insurance requirements;
• Contract services including drafting, review, negotiation and disputes;
• Rights and obligations under leases and other continuing agreements;
• Franchise services, including FDDs, renewals, agreements and counseling;
• Protection of intellectual property, including logo, branding and advertising;
• Competition from ex-employees including loss of important customers or trade secrets;
• Compliance with state and federal labor laws;
• Compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations;
• Compliance with industry-specific laws and regulations;
• Debt collection; and
• Dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation.