Transactional & Business Services
Strategic Legal Counsel for Business Formation, Contracts, and Real Estate Transactions
Not every legal matter requires litigation. Many of the most important legal decisions businesses and individuals make happen outside the courtroom, in the formation of entities, and the negotiation of contracts. At Your Legal Advocate, we provide transactional legal services designed to protect our clients’ interests, minimize risk, and create a strong legal foundation for their business activities and investments.
JD Moises brings a unique combination of transactional and litigation experience to his advisory practice. Having founded and operated a title company that facilitated over 1,000 real estate closings, and having litigated disputes arising from virtually every type of commercial transaction, JD understands both how deals are structured and how they can go wrong. This perspective allows him to draft contracts and structure transactions with an eye toward preventing disputes, not just documenting agreements.
Business Formation and Entity Structuring
- Limited liability companies (LLCs): Formation, operating agreements, membership interest transfers, and dissolution
- Corporations: Incorporation, bylaws, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance
- Partnerships: General and limited partnership agreements, partnership disputes, and dissolutions
- Series LLCs and holding companies: Multi-entity structures designed to separate assets and liabilities for asset protection purposes
- Joint ventures: Structuring and documenting joint venture relationships for specific business projects or investments
Contract Drafting and Review
Well-drafted contracts are the first line of defense against disputes. We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, independent contractor agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, letters of intent, and settlement agreements. Our contracts are drafted with an awareness of how they will be interpreted if a dispute arises, reflecting our litigation experience.
Real Estate Transactions
- Residential closings: Representation of buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions, including contract review, title examination, and closing coordination
- Commercial closings: Representation in commercial acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing transactions
- Due diligence: Comprehensive review of property records, zoning, environmental issues, and other factors affecting real estate transactions
Business Advisory Services
Beyond specific transactions, we serve as trusted legal advisors to business owners and entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis. We help clients navigate the legal issues that arise in the course of operating a business, from employment matters and regulatory compliance to dispute avoidance and risk management. Our goal is to be the first call our clients make when they need legal guidance, not the last.
Our Approach
Transactional work requires precision, attention to detail, and an understanding of both the legal and business dimensions of every deal. We take the time to understand our clients’ objectives and structure transactions that align with their goals while protecting their interests. Whether the matter involves a straightforward residential purchase or a complex multi-party commercial transaction, we provide the legal knowledge and practical judgment that our clients need to move forward with confidence.
“The best litigation strategy is a well-drafted agreement that prevents disputes from arising in the first place. When you need a lawyer who thinks like a litigator at the drafting table, you need Your Legal Advocate.”