Counsel for closely-held businesses at every stage — from formation through dispute resolution.
Closely-held businesses are the backbone of the Miami Valley economy. Our firm provides counsel to business owners at every stage — from formation and structuring, through day-to-day operations and transactions, to dispute resolution and litigation when negotiation is no longer enough.
Adam J. Arnold represents businesses and their owners in all aspects of business transactions, operations, and litigation — including joint venture formations, partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations, business acquisitions, dispositions of business entities, and strategic advising in real estate transactions.
Small and mid-sized businesses don't need the overhead of a large-firm approach. They need counsel that understands the actual mechanics of running a business — cash flow, customer relationships, employee dynamics — and provides advice proportional to the real stakes.
The best litigation is the litigation you don't have. Well-drafted operating agreements, thoughtful employment documents, and clear commercial contracts head off a large share of the disputes that eventually land in court. When we're involved at formation, we're already helping you avoid problems five and ten years out.
When disputes do arise, we are prepared to litigate. Negotiation is always the preferred course — most business disputes are best resolved commercially rather than in court — but we don't shy away from trial when a case calls for it.
We are in the business of building and maintaining long-term working relationships. Many of our business clients have been with us for years — through formation, growth, transactions, and eventually succession or sale.
Businesses need to be able to budget for legal costs. We work with clients to structure engagements — hourly, flat-fee, or hybrid — that provide reasonable predictability without sacrificing the depth of counsel the situation requires.
Whether you're starting a business, running one, or in a dispute with another business, a short conversation costs nothing and usually clarifies the path forward. We offer free initial consultations.
