Business Law Attorneys - Charleston & Columbia, SC

Business Law

We represent businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, in a variety of transactional, governance, and other corporate matters.

From articles of incorporation, to operating agreements, to structure and organization, to merger and dissolution, we help from the time your business is little more than an idea all the way through its maturity. And you know your idea better than anyone. Only a lawyer who takes the time to know you, your business, and your goals can help your business realize its full potential. That is why the attorneys at Willoughby Humphrey & D’Antoni use a personalized approach for our clients. It allows us to better design, protect, and build your idea into a successful and rewarding business.

Start-up

We provide advice regarding all types of businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, non-profit corporations, and trade associations. Each business structure has its pros and cons, and we help determine which one best protects your interests while allowing your business to grow.

The early stages of a business are critical. Your business’s success depends in large part on your ability to evolve and grow in an ever-changing legal, financial, and personal world. The foundational documents for your business can safeguard your investment, establish your rights as an owner, and lay the proper groundwork for growth. We help put the necessary structure and protections in place so you can focus on your business.

Growth

Once your business is established, we provide ongoing corporate legal services as your business grows. We work with business large and small, public and private, on all their legal needs, including:

shareholder and management relations;
governance;
succession planning;
risk management;
restructuring;
contract review and drafting;
regulatory and internal compliance;
regulatory investigations;
non-compete and non-disclosure agreements;
patent and invention assignment;
privacy agreements and regulations;
financing;
raising capital;
securities and blue sky matters;
asset sales and purchases;
expansion;
real estate and leases;
logistics; and
licensing and permitting.

Litigation

In business, the best offense often is a good defense. Our business law attorneys strive to put protections in place that will minimize disputes or provide for quick resolution. But many times, litigation becomes necessary to protect your rights and your business. Our experienced litigators are on hand should the need for courtroom representation arise.

We have litigated all manner of business disputes, including contract claims, unfair competition and trade practices, shareholder disputes, class actions, fraud claims, wage disputes, and employment matters. And we have represented businesses of all sizes in a variety of regulatory investigations and proceedings. At all times, we work to reach the best result for you, whether that is through a negotiated resolution or trial.

Use the form below to contact Willoughby Humphrey & D’Antoni to see how our experience and expertise can help you with your business law matter. Our business law attorneys are based in Columbia, SC and Charleston, SC.

Acquisition, Sale, and Dissolution

When your current structure no longer meets your needs, our business attorneys can assist with mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, dissolution, winding down, and other changes. There are many options available when you are ready for the next steps. We understand the complex issues of finance, governance, and tax considerations involved in such changes. We can guide you through the whole complicated process to make these transitions as smooth as possible.