Areas of Practice

Business Law

Johnson, Aceto, Bonner & Prager, LLP, has significant experience representing business clients of all sizes, from sole proprietors to international companies. We provide legal stewardship for a wide range of enterprises and corporate transactional services in the following areas:

Selection of Business Entity:

At Johnson, Aceto, Bonner & Prager, LLP, our attorneys assist clients in selecting and forming the appropriate business entity to fit their needs, including the creation of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and joint ventures. We advise our clients on the implications of operating their business as a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, or professional corporation. Our team also provides strategic guidance, assists in corporate governance, resolves disputes among shareholders, protects shareholder rights, and advises on the fiduciary obligations of officers, directors, and majority shareholders.

Corporate Transactional Services:

We prepare, file and maintain a wide variety of corporate and business documents such as Articles of Organization, General and Limited Partnership Agreements, Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Equity Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Software Licensing and Escrow Agreements, Terms of Use and “Click-thru” Agreements, Assignment Agreements, as well as Security Agreements, UCC Filings, and other forms of business Contracts. As part of our transactional practice our attorneys also prepare and review Real Estate Leases, Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreements, Service Agreements, Employment Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreements, and our attorneys assist our clients in creating and drafting employee handbooks and guidelines.

Employment Matters:

Our attorneys advise on and assist with all types of employment matters including, but not limited to, preparation of employment contracts, proper employee classification, independent contractor agreements, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, and workers’ compensation claims.

General Business Advice:

Our attorneys provide general business and practical advice relating to all aspects of operating and expanding a business, including real estate leasing and acquisition, zoning and ordinance issues, assistance with licensure requirements, as well as trademark and copyright infringement, and intellectual property issues.