Are you thinking about starting your own business?

You should speak with an experienced business lawyer about your plans.  A large focus of the plan for starting your business that will shape the future and the nature of your business is your choice of business entity at formation. Mark D. Knight can advise and educate you about the proper choice of legal entity.  Mark D. Knight work with you directly, explaining the pros and cons of limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, partnerships, and other types of business structures.

Mark D. Knight can prepare the LLC's Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement, necessary to create the foundation of the LLC.  We also maintain the LLC status by tracking deadlines for necessary documents, as well as the Annual Report.  Mark D. Knight can prepare the General Partnership Agreement.  Mark D. Knight can prepare the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and assist in determining whether to proceed in a S-Corporation or C-Corporation structure.  Knight Law Office can register the assumed name under which the business will operate and apply for the registration of a Trademark or Service Mark with the Secretary of State and United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Knight Law Office problem solve with our clients to determine the  specific needs for the company the client is trying to establish.

Mark D. Knight also understand that running a business can be difficult and overwhelming for small business owners.  Mark D. Knight can help address the many legal issues that come with owning a business.  Knight Law Office can draft Employment contracts and Independent Contractor contracts.  We can help businesses avoid liability by preparing Informed Consents for customers or clients, as well as Agreements between the business and third parties.  Knight Law Office will address employment issues, contractual issues, and other legal issues that may arise within a business.

Where do you want your business to go?

Mark D. Knight takes an active approach to your business' legal concerns. Mark D. Knight addresses these concerns by shaping a plan of action to meet your specific goals.

As your business grows, we provide quality legal services through the many stages of growth your business will experience. This includes legal guidance on business issues and transactions including the following:

Business transactions

Corporate finance

Commercial planning

Buy‑sell agreements

Mergers and acquisitions

Business franchising

Operating agreements

Business litigation

Are you involved in a contract dispute or other type of business dispute?

Mark D. Knight works with the client to address serious litigation matters, from contract disputes to real estate matters to shareholder lawsuits. When the future of your business, medical practice, or partnership is at stake, Knight Law Office will provide strong, knowledgeable, and zealous representation. Mark D. Knight  offers representation in the following:

Contract disputes

Partnership disputes

Defaulted loans

Real estate disputes

Breach of fiduciary duties

Judicial foreclosure

Employment contract disputes

Commercial lease disputes

Shareholder litigation

Debtor/creditor disputes

If you are involved in a business dispute, Mark D. Knight will put forth a vigorous effort to fight for a favorable outcome. This is done to ensure your business continues operating smoothly and the future of your business continues on the path toward growth.

Are you a creditor? Do you need help collecting debt and enforcing your rights?

Mark D. Knight can help.  The Knight Law Office has substantial experience prosecuting and defending commercial claims.   Clients regularly rely on Mark D. Knight for representation in legal matters including:

Collection

Foreclosure (both real and personal property)

Repossession

Breach of contract litigation

Suits to collect unsecured debts

Foreclosure and enforcement of mortgages, security interests, and other liens on real and personal property

Enforcement of money judgments through discovery, garnishment, levies, and executions

Repossession/replevin actions

Claims under real estate title insurance policies