Attorneys in this field:
- John Bergmeyer
- Rick Damkroger
- Kelly Ekeler
- Timothy Engler
- Christopher Heinrich
- Jessica Miller
- Tim O'Neill
- Adam Prochaska
The attorneys at Harding & Shultz are knowledgeable and can assist you or your organization in all aspects of personal, commercial and business or real estate transactions as well as judicial and administrative processes.
Business Law Services include:
- the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other entities or organizations
- securities transactions
- mergers and acquisitions
- business succession planning
- product licensing
- distribution and franchising
- debt and equity financing
Formation and Ongoing Administration of Business Organizations
The business law attorneys at Harding & Shultz can help you select and establish the proper form for your business enterprise and develop a succession strategy for your business. Your ongoing operations will benefit from our expertise in financing, distribution, licensing, franchising, employment and stock option and other key employee incentive bonus plans and programs.
Real Estate Acquisition, Development and Financing
The Real Estate practitioners at Harding & Shultz represent owners, developers, lenders, municipalities and community associations in a wide range of residential and commercial real estate matters, including, real property acquisitions, financing, subdivision, zoning and federal, state and local law compliance related to property use and sales. We assist in the administration and negotiation of annexation agreements, subdivision agreements and the documentation and preservation of owner development rights under planned unit developments, as well as the traditional title matters typically addressed in real estate transactions.
Rate Negotiations
Utility services are an important aspect of any business. Our attorneys have the expertise to assist you in:
- Motor carrier regulation and rate matters
- Freight claims
- Railroad rate contract negotiations
- Rate disputes
- Electrical rate issues
- Telephone, pipeline and water utility regulatory matters.
The Firm provides planning and contract negotiation services on utilities, as well as complete audits to determine if the utility services are being properly charged and provided.
Formation And Ongoing Administration of Nonprofit Organizations
The Firm can assist nonprofit organizations in initial organization and with advice and counsel concerning ongoing operations. We offer extensive experience guiding clients through the complex maze of tax regulations governing tax-exempt organizations, and in assisting clients to secure tax-exempt status. The attorneys at Harding, & Shultz also can provide help in dealing with all of the reporting and regulatory compliance issues encountered by non-profit organizations.
