Wisconsin Business Law

Breach of Contract

Whether you are a small start-up or large international corporation, you deserve to have the best representation should you need to go to trial. At Halling & Cayo, our attorneys are skilled and experienced in a wide range of business litigation cases, including breach of contract, partnership agreement violations, allegations of unfair business practices, and much more.

Our professional network includes expert economists and forensic accountants who will work with us to determine the full amount of financial damage you may have sustained. We understand protecting the future of your business means taking into account every possible factor that could impact your bottom line.

If you’re involved in any business matter that looks like it may be heading to litigation, contact the Milwaukee business litigation lawyers at Halling & Cayo to learn how we can help protect your business. Some of issues we can help you with include:

• Violation of a partnership agreement
• Breach of Contract
• Piercing the Corporate Veil
• Breach of Warranty
• Breach of Franchise Agreements
• Failure to perform a service agreement
• Violation of a non-compete agreement
• Licensing disputes and trademarks
• Failure to pay accounts receivable per a financing agreement
• Dispute concerning indemnification of board of directors
• Dispute over interpretation of bylaws
• Allegations of unfair business practices
• Shareholder disputes
• Theft of Trade Secrets

Contract Drafting and Review

The contracts you sign and transactions you make are vital. However, for business owners, paperwork sometimes takes away from what should be their primary focus—serving their clients and customers and working to acquire new business.

At Halling & Cayo, our Milwaukee business transaction attorneys can assist you with common day-to-day transactions as well as complex transactions you may not be familiar or comfortable with. As with everything we do, we will look out for your best interest and work to protect your future as we guide you through these transactions.

The following is just a sampling of the types of issues we assist small and medium-sized businesses with:

• Purchase and sale of a business, with or without real estate
• Business valuation
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• License transfers
• Indemnification
• Royalty deals
• Vendor agreements
• Non-compete agreements
• Employment contracts
• Drafting policies and procedures – Office Policy Manuals
• Creditor/debtor workouts
• Strategies
• Mergers and acquisitions

Business Formation and Partnership Agreements

You’ve probably heard the old adage, “Anything worth doing is worth doing right the first time.” This could not be truer than when starting a business venture. When you set a firm foundation for your business, not only will you save money in the long run, you’ll also save time and avoid a whole host of headaches. While you shouldn’t be intimidated by starting your new venture, you should take great care in doing it wisely. With years of experience, the Milwaukee business start-up attorneys at Halling & Cayo know what it takes to set up a business for long-term success.

Structure Your Business Properly

Have you thought about what type of business entity is best suited to your new venture? There are many considerations to ponder. What is the best way to handle tax? How about liability? And what about business successors or buyout options? At Halling & Cayo, our expert business formation lawyers can advise you on the best setup for your entity and are experienced in setting up C corporations, sub-chapter S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), general partnerships, and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). In addition to advising you on the best course of action, we’ll also help you obtain the proper licenses and help protect your intellectual property through trademark or copyright protection.

Minimize the Risk, Maximize the Reward

Starting a new business always entails some risk. Always. When you start your business, it’s very important to consider who will take the risk, who will be responsible for debt, and who will be authorized to purchase assets for the company. Without a solid plan in place, business debt can get out of hand. In some cases, a partner may claim he or she is entitled to most of the reward for the risk you took. As experienced business start-up lawyers in the Milwaukee area, the attorneys of Halling & Cayo utilize their knowledge of these important subjects to help you navigate this complex maze. Our ultimate goal is to protect your future and best interests.