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Corporate Services

  • Writer: Jia Law Group
    Jia Law Group
  • Jan 1
  • 8 min read

Business Formation

Beginning a commercial venture requires you to wade through a bog of legal work. Depending on the nature of your business you might need to:


  • Find a location:

    We have business connections with location scouts that will help you find the ideal spot for your new business.


  • Negotiate a lease:

    Most businesses require commercial real-estate. Our business attorneys will help you negotiate with a landlord to obtain the best terms on the lease for your business.


  • Design according to ADA standard:

    Stringent laws protect the rights of disabled employees and citizens. We will ensure that your business complies with ADA’s standards and defend you in ADA-related proceedings.


  • Obtain permits and licenses:

    Liquor licenses, business certificates, Certificate of Assembly, sidewalk café…we can help you obtain the documents that you need to operate a business.


  • Secure Employee Visas:

    A major area of our practice focuses on business immigration. We can help your business to secure employment-based visas.

Business Agreements

A business agreement is any contract formed between two or more business organizations. Contracts are a normal part of operations for many companies, often written using formal, technical, and hard to understand language, requiring someone experienced to help interpret the terms and conditions.


There are many types of contracts or agreements involved when running a business. They can cover nearly every aspect of business practice, from trade to employment, partnership, and acquisition. There can also be business agreements within the company such as operating agreements that regulates the business’ internal affairs.


Some examples of Business Agreements include:

  • Confidentiality/ Non-Disclosure Agreement

  • Indemnity Agreement

  • Noncompete Agreement

  • Buy-Sell Agreement

  • Services Agreement


There are many other types of agreements that help to pave the rules and regulations within a business or with others. Entering into any business agreement is a major decision. You may wish to consult with an attorney specializing in business law for advice prior to and during the process.


At JLG, our highly skilled business attorneys can help you review, draft, negotiate, or vet any legal agreements so that it not only conforms with the law, but also protects your rights and interests.

Licenses and Permits

Applying for and obtaining the correct licenses is a necessary step in the formation of any business. JLG is skilled in helping businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry, to apply for and secure their licenses in a prompt manner, thereby allowing them to commence business — and saving them time, money, and stress. JLG’s team can help you to obtain:


  • Business Licenses:

    You must acquire a license before opening a business. JLG’s attorneys will help you to register your business with state and federal agencies. We will also help to register and ensure the legality of your tax information, trade name, and employee registrations including employee identification numbers.


  • Liquor Licenses:

    Obtaining a license to manufacture, sell, import, and distribute alcohol involves the submission of a complex application. The process can overwhelm first-timers, resulting in headache, delays, and rejection. JLG’s attorneys can save you time and speed up the application process. With JLG’s assistance we can reduce wait-times by up to three months.


    The process of obtaining a liquor license can be time consuming and complex, but JLG can help. Our experienced attorneys help to educate clients on the requirements and restrictions governing liquor licenses and how to complete the necessary application.


    If an appearance is required, we will be there to ensure that the client is fully prepared for any questions that may be asked.


    If you are looking to obtain a liquor license for any restaurant or hospitality service, we can help. Having an attorney working with you to obtain your liquor license can save you time and headaches. With our assistance, we can reduce wait times by up to three months.


  • Place of Assembly Certificate:

    A Place of Assembly (PA) Certificate of Operation is required for premises where 75 or more members of the public gather indoors or 200 or more gather outdoors for various purposes. Our attorneys will help you to secure this crucial business Certificate.


  • Sidewalk Café License:

    A Sidewalk Café License is required for restaurants that wish to operate a portion of their business on a public sidewalk. JLG will help your restaurant to obtain your license, whether you require an enclosed, unenclosed, or small unenclosed sidewalk café license.


Obtaining the correct licenses is a priority of every restaurant, bar, hotel or club. JLG will help your business to require all of the licenses it needs to become a success.

Commercial Leasing

Commercial leasing can be complex because of the numerous business and legal problems that could be involved.


Whether you are a large or small business, Jia Law Group can help you with all types of leasing projects. From restaurants to retail operations to charter schools, our practice has helped our clients

  • Draft and review the contract

  • Negotiate the contract to maximize your interests

  • Minimize costs

  • Negotiate with landlords for ADA modifications

  • Renew leases

We ensure that our clients fully comprehend all of the lease's terms by which they are bound. We do our best to understand our client's business and negotiate terms that are optimal for them. JLG's priority is to protect the rights of our clients and build the strongest case for them.


Upon securing your lease, JLG can also help your business secure the necessary permits and licenses to do business, and draft crucial legal documents such as employee agreements.

Due Diligence

Due diligence refers to the amount of judgement, care, and activity under a particular circumstance. In business law, due diligence is the process of conducting an intensive investigation of a business impending a specific event or decision such as mergers and acquisitions.


In a basic business situation, due diligence is applied in

  • Transactions involving the sale and purchase of products or services

  • Transactions involving mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships of entities.


Due diligence is far more intensive than simply collecting and reviewing statements and tax returns. It involves a meticulous review of every asset, obligation, liability, right and relationship of the business that is in question.


At JLG, we will help you:

  • Assess the value of your acquisition

  • Weigh liabilities and assets

  • Pore over financial records

  • Study extant contacts and disputes that may cause risks

  • Identify potential closing problems

  • Possible conflicts of interest


Under our watch, firms in biotech, hospitality, and investment have undergone successful acquisitions and mergers. Our attorneys have a sophisticated understanding of different industries to provide verification of a business’ trustworthiness and avoid violating regulations.

Real Estate

JLG’s real estate attorneys have over 25 years of experience. We guide our clients — especially first-time buyers — through the purchase and sale process, offering clients the expertise required to see the transaction through to a successful closing. We also advise companies on the corporate sale of commercial properties and settle disputes.


Residential Real Estate:

The majority of our practice consists in aiding buyers and sellers with condos, co-ops, townhouses, and single-family dwellings in the Greater New York City Area. We utilize our extensive experience to your advantage. We keep every client informed and updated throughout the entire process, from start to finish, and are always ready to answer any questions.


Commercial Real Estate:

JLG also handles the real estate needs of businesses and property developers. We represent a wide spectrum of buyers and sellers including individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. A sampling of our services includes:

  • Property purchases and sales

  • Lease drafting and negotiation

  • Easement preparation

  • Condominium formation

  • Deed transfers


Dispute Resolution:

We ardently advise and litigate on behalf of our clients; However, we work diligently to resolve disputes before they even reach court, thus saving our clients time, money, and avertible frustration:

  • Arbitration and mediation

  • Claims preparation

  • Contract drafting and review

  • Commercial litigation

  • Breach of contract cases

  • Disputes with Neighbors

Deed transfer:

Deeds are legal documents that transfer the ownership of an asset (such as property) from one person or entity to another; however, there are different types of property deeds for slightly different purposes. When you transfer property from one owner to the next, you need to change the official documents to reflect the transfer. In fact, a failure to record the required documents accurately can undermine and even invalidate the transfer altogether.


It is often tedious, hard work to transfer a deed. However, at JLG, we offer a magnitude of real estate legal services to guide you through the process. With our expertise, we guarantee you a worry-free experience.


At JLG individuals and business clients alike receive the highest quality legal services and attention, from opening to closing. We maintain long-term relationships with our clients because of our dedication to their personal needs — regardless of whether it is for a simple residential transaction or a complex commercial one.

Franchise

JLG’s franchise attorneys represent franchisors and offer them a wide array of services. We have helped new and prominent franchisors, particularly within the hospitality industry, to develop, license, and protect their franchises. Within this practice our franchise attorneys counsel franchisors on how to comply with state and federal franchising laws and how to sublicense their brands. Our attorneys also assist franchisors to draft contracts, disclosure documents, and protect their IP rights from fraud and misuse.


Although we primarily represent franchisors, we can assist franchisees and potential franchisees review FDDs and franchise agreements and help them negotiate these documents.


Our areas of service include:

  • Drafting Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)

  • Compliance with State and Federal Law

  • Investigations by state regulatory agencies

  • Resolving violations of franchise law

  • Intellectual Property disputes

  • Litigation and disputes

  • Drafting and negotiating supplier agreements

JLG is dedicated to providing you with a top-flight legal experience. Whether your franchise requires assistance with regulatory inspections or litigation, our franchise attorneys are ready to help you achieve the best possible results.

Trademark and Copyright

Our trademark and copyright attorneys understand the importance of Intellectual properties to the growth and success of our clients’ businesses. JLG not only assists its clients to secure IP, but helps them to keep costs and maintenance fees low.


We engage all facets of trademark law including clearing, registering, maintaining and licensing trademarks and associated rights such as design rights. We also have experience in protecting our clients’ marks from infringement, dilution and counterfeiting and related litigation. JLG’s team will help you to protect and enforce your brand and its trademark.


Our Areas of Practice Include:

  • Copyright law

  • Description of Mark

  • False Advertisement

  • IP Audits

  • Ownership Issues

  • Patent applications

  • Trade Secrets

  • Trademark licensing

  • Trademark litigation

JLG is dedicated to helping businesses develop. Whether you are a new business that needs to apply for trademarks or a veteran firm preparing for litigation, our team will guide you through all of your trademark-, patent-, and copyright-related needs.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are essential to a business’ development; done incorrectly, they can lead to expensive lawsuits and years of restructuring. Thankfully JLG’s attorneys are experts at facilitating harmonious additions to businesses. During a merger or acquisition transaction, you can rely on us for conducting:

  • Due diligence

  • Asset-valuation

  • Drafting agreements and letters of intent

  • Legal restructuring

  • Strategic counsel


JLG represents buyers in domestic merger and acquisition transactions. Our experience in this field runs the gamut of business sectors, including hospitality, startups, and investment firms. We work with you to assess the risk of your M&A, peering into the target company’s contracts, payment records, tax histories, and correspondences. As with all of our practices, JLG treats its clients as collaborators. We work with all M&A types, making sure that we support you through each step of the process to ensure a safe and seamless transaction.



 
 
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