Business Law

Attorney for NJ & NY

business lawyer for nj and ny

HeitmannLaw is a focused and responsive business law firm concentrating on small businesses that need a counselor or mediator while forming, growing, purchasing, selling or closing a business. I can draft and negotiate leases and other contracts. I also can represent your business in disputes concerning your businesses internal and external contracts. I can also help businesses solve issues concerning partners, members, investors or shareholders.

My Business Clients Say it Best:

“Trustworthy / Top Notch Lawyer – Michael Heitmann helped me with a business issue — I had paid a healthy deposit to what turned out to be a fraudulent enterprise. Michael is a real professional, competent, compassionate, expert advice and prompt attention to my concerns and issue. I would highly recommend his firm and his services.”

“Great work with business formation & litigation needs – Mr. Heitmann helped our restaurant group with our real estate closing, liquor license transfer, partnership agreement & litigation. He handled all timely, efficiently & successfully. We continue to use Mr. Heitmann for all of our law / real estate needs.”

“Contracts – Michael was an invaluable representative for a business contract matter. He is smart, professional, knowledgeable and a good communicator. Heitmann Law rescued me from what could have been a fleecing from a potential business agreement. His fees and billing were honest and reasonable.”

“Business Law – Mr. Heitmann does a great job representing our company. He is attentive to our needs and always responsive. We will continue to have Mr. Heitmann represent our organization in all facets of our operation. We would highly recommend him.”

HeitmannLaw's Business Law Services include:
  • Litigation and arbitration of partnership disputes, or business divorces
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts & leases
  • Contract disputes
  • Commercial mediation
  • Purchase and sale of business assets and entities
  • Business formation
  • Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements and joint venture agreements, employment agreements, including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
  • Commercial Real Estate (link to Commercial Real Estate page) matters including leasing, purchasing and selling, developing and financing transactions
  • Licensing
  • Franchising
  • Identification and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights
  • Drafting and negotiation of confidentiality agreements and non- disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Advising on business financing arrangements and SBA loans
  • Providing counsel on employment matters including drafting employment agreements, policies, procedures and employee handbooks