Business Law

Our Atlanta corporate attorneys help businesses across Georgia build strong legal foundations and plan for growth. We represent startups, family-owned businesses, established corporations, and nonprofits at every stage of the business life cycle.

At Thrift McLemore, our Georgia business attorneys provide practical legal solutions that protect your company today while positioning it for long-term success. From business formation and contracts to mergers and acquisitions and business succession planning, we guide clients through every phase of the journey.

Businesses We Work With

We work with businesses of every size and structure, from local startups and family-owned companies to large corporations and nonprofits operating across state lines. Whether you are a small business owner in Atlanta or a manager of an international enterprise, our attorneys bring the same level of dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping you achieve your goals.

Corporate Governance Attorneys in Atlanta

Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes that guide how a company operates. It determines who makes decisions, how leaders are held accountable, and how responsibilities are shared among owners, shareholders, executives, and employees.

Strong governance impacts every aspect of a business. It includes board structure, shareholder rights, management duties, financial reporting, compliance with Georgia and federal laws, and strategies for managing risk. Good governance builds trust, prevents costly mistakes, and positions a company for long-term growth.

Our Atlanta corporate governance attorneys advise both privately held and publicly traded companies throughout the state of Georgia. We help boards and executives fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities, resolve shareholder disputes, address conflicts of interest, and ensure compliance. When challenges arise, we respond quickly to protect your reputation and implement safeguards for the future.

Strategic Business Planning Attorneys in Georgia

Long-term business success requires careful planning, informed decision-making, and the ability to adapt effectively. Strategic planning enables companies to set clear goals, manage risks effectively, and stay competitive in rapidly evolving markets.

Our Georgia corporate attorneys work closely with business owners and executives to understand where your company is today and where you want it to be tomorrow. With that insight, we design tailored strategies that address current needs while strengthening your long-term position.

Whether you are launching a startup in Atlanta, expanding into new markets, or scaling a multi-state operation, we provide solutions that protect your interests and drive measurable results. From structuring transactions to succession planning, we handle the legal details so you can focus on growing your business.

Atlanta Business Attorneys for Alliances and Joint Ventures

At Thrift McLemore, our Atlanta corporate lawyers have helped clients throughout Georgia build successful business alliances and joint ventures. We understand the legal, financial, and operational complexities involved and use that knowledge to protect your interests.

Our clients turn to us for help with:

• Entering new markets
• Securing funding for research and development
• Bringing new technologies, products, or services to life
• Expanding marketing reach for existing offerings

Whether you are a small business owner exploring your first partnership or a corporation negotiating a complex joint venture, you will receive the same level of focus, attention, and commitment from our team. We treat your success as our own and aim to give you the clarity, confidence, and legal foundation you need to move forward.

Our Business and Corporate Practice Areas Include:

• Asset Purchases
• Business & Corporate Dissolutions
• Business & Corporate Disputes
• Business & Corporate Formation
• Business Outside In-House Counsel
• Business Sale & Purchase
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• Business Succession Planning & Exit Strategies
• Commercial Debt Collections
• Commercial Leases
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Real Estate
• Commercial Transactions
• Contract Disputes
• Contract Drafting
• Copyright & Trademark
• Corporate Bankruptcy
• Franchise & Dealership Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Partnership Disputes
• Post-Judgment Collections
• Promissory Notes
• Shareholder Agreements
• Startups #GAStartupLawyer
• Sweepstakes & Prize Contests

Our Aim

At Thrift McLemore, we do more than provide legal advice. We partner with businesses to deliver strategic, results-driven counsel that supports growth at every stage. We take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and vision, and tailor our recommendations to meet your needs. Our approach is transparent, practical, and focused on long-term success.