California Business and Corporate Law Firm
Law Offices of Steven E. Springer
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95 South Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, California 95113 USA |
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(408) 779-4700
www.businesslawsanjose.com
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The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer is an experienced business law firm providing a wide range of legal services to business, focusing on: Business Formation; Business Counseling; Business Acquisition and Divestiture; Business Litigation; Business Transactions; Employment Law; Labor Law; Construction Law; Real Estate Law; and, Corporate Criminal Law.
The principal attorney at our law office, Steven E. Springer, worked in all aspects of business operations for 20 years before becoming an attorney. He uses his knowledge of business to help clients successfully manage the complexities of owning and operating a business.
We place great emphasis on counseling clients in ways of avoiding legal risk and complying with all Federal and California laws. When a legal dispute does arise, we seek cost-effective solutions though negotiation and mediation, when possible.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas Description
Our practice focuses on:- Business Operations
Serving Northern California, we provide advice and business counseling on the day-to-day, nuts and bolts aspects of business operations for start-ups and mature businesses. The issues we handle include: Setting up a new business/business formation; Marketing, site location and assessing consumer demand; Hiring new employees and specialists; Licensing issues for trademarks, copyrights and new products; Using and distributing new technology; Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) set-ups and international licensing; Doing business across state lines; Setting up trusts for businesses and families; Subsidiaries; and, Business transitions, including business acquisition, divestiture and dissolution.
- Business Formation
Our business formation lawyers help individuals and families start, restructure, and acquire or sell businesses. We help people create a wide range of business entities, from one-person operations to large auto dealerships. We believe in taking a comprehensive approach to business law. In our initial interview with a client, we discuss everything — the marketing plan, the targeted customer base, the financing, and the structure of the business. We want to help you organize your business so it succeeds. We also want to help you avoid future problems — problems that can cripple a business before it even gets off the ground or which can hinder its success.
- Business Counseling
We work from the inception of a business enterprise to organize it on a basis which can best meet the financial, governance, and the needs of the owners. But our business counsel extends beyond the business formation stage of an enterprise. We work with business owners, executives, and managers over time to provide sound advice that helps them avoid legal problems while placing them in a position to take advantage of business opportunities as they develop.
- Business Acquisition & Divestiture
Our law firm represents clients in matters involving: Acquisition and sale of businesses and business assets; Corporate buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions; Corporate restructuring and related matters; Partnership dissolution and restructuring; Business succession; Real estate matters; and others.
- Business Dissolutions
At the Law Offices of Steven E. Springer, we provide legal advice and business counsel to businesses that are dissolving as well as those affected by the dissolution. Our principal California business dissolution attorney, Steven E. Springer, spent 20 years in business before starting his law practice. He understands the challenges that face businesses from the time they open their doors to the time they close them. He can help you analyze the impact of a business dissolution and develop an appropriate exit strategy.
- Business Litigation
Our business litigation work includes representing small businesses, sole proprietorships, family businesses, and medium sized business of up to 100 or more employees. These clients are organized in many different ways — as partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, non-profits, or as professional corporations. Whatever type of business dispute arises, we can assist you with any kind of litigation. Contact us to discuss your needs.
- Business Transactions
At the Law Offices of Steven E. Springer, our goal is to help clients conclude profitable business transactions and grow their enterprises. We advise and represent clients in business transaction matters including: Drafting and review of sales contracts; Drafting and review of commercial leasing contracts; Purchase, sale, and lease of business assets; Purchase and sale of businesses; Shareholder transactions and corporate buyouts; Real estate transactions; and, And others.
- Intellectual Property
We represent the users and vendors of business technology and intellectual property. We are experienced with litigation involving business technology of all kinds, including manufacturing equipment, software and even emergent green technology. We don't file for patents, but we protect them vigorously when they are violated. Likewise, we can defend you if you are being accused of a patent breach. We also draft business contracts between vendors and users that help avoid business litigation. Yet, when intellectual property litigation is necessary to protect your rights, we are skilled trial attorneys, prepared to go to bat for you.
- Employment Law for Employers
The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer provides experienced employment defense lawyers. We advise and represent businesses in employment law matters such as: Development of employment policies and procedures; Preparation and review of employment contracts; Employment contract disputes; Termination of employees; Wrongful termination lawsuits; Sexual harassment allegations; Employment discrimination claims; Overtime claims and wage and hour disputes; and, And others.
- Labor Law
The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer has been helping clients navigate the California labor and employment law maze since 1995. We stay abreast of the rapidly changing legal environment as it affects our clients' labor and employment policies. Our goal is to help our clients avoid trouble and successfully operate their businesses. When labor law issues arise, we work aggressively to protect our clients' rights and interests, while overcoming the underlying problems.
- Employment Law for Employees
Our employment law firm has extensive experience handling legal issues for workers on the job, involving: Employees buying into a business; Employee stock and stock option agreements; Technology or intellectual property licensing; Privacy or discipline concerns; Wage and hour disputes; Employment contracts, non-compete agreements and severance agreements; Executive representation; and, Independent contractor contracts and licensing.
- Construction Law
Our firm represents construction companies, contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, business owners, and homeowners in construction law matters, including: Construction contract review; Construction contract disputes; Commercial construction litigation; Residential construction lawsuits; Construction defect litigation; Defective architectural and design claims; Mechanic's liens; Zoning, land use, and environmental matters; Real estate litigation; and, Contractor/sub-contractor disputes and more. In every construction law and real estate matter we handle, we work to protect our clients' rights and interests. When this requires construction litigation, we defend or pursue actions in the greater San Jose area.
- Real Estate Law
Our firm advises clients in all aspects of real estate law and litigation. As a business person, investor, and real estate lawyer, Steven E. Springer has observed the Silicon Valley real estate market since the 1970s. We understand the practical and financial aspects of Silicon Valley real estate transactions as well as their legal aspects. We represent clients in real estate law matters, including: Preparation and review of sales contracts; Preparation and review of commercial lease agreements; Real estate litigation involving land titles, sales contracts, commercial leases, and boundary disputes; Environmental land use issues; Zoning and easement issues; Construction litigation; and, And others.
- Corporate Criminal Law
At the Law Offices of Steven E. Springer, we represent business clients and individuals in matters involving violations or suspected violations of criminal law. The principal of our practice, Steven E. Springer, has over 30 years combined experience in business management and the legal profession. He understands the legal and practical aspects of corporate and employee wrongdoing, as well as how to defend those parties when they are accused of wrongdoing. To aid our work in this area, we can call upon the services experienced private investigators, forensic accountants, and other specialists to uncover the facts and protect the rights and interests of the client.
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