Business Law
From the day you open your doors to the day you exit, your business deserves a legal partner who understands both the law and the market.
Most business owners think of their attorney as someone they call when something goes wrong. At The Faulkner Firm, we work with business owners proactively — structuring ownership to protect it, drafting agreements that prevent disputes, and advising on transactions before they close. The goal is to keep legal problems from ever arising in the first place.
"Your business is not a commodity. The legal structure that protects it should be built with the same care and intention as the business itself."
Services We Provide
The legal structure of your business affects your taxes, personal liability, ownership flexibility, and exit options. We analyze your situation and recommend the optimal structure — LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, partnership — and implement it correctly from the start.
A well-drafted operating agreement is the constitution of your business. It governs ownership, management authority, profit distribution, buy-sell provisions, and what happens when partners disagree. We draft agreements that protect all parties and prevent expensive disputes.
Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions of your life. We advise on deal structure, conduct legal due diligence, negotiate terms, and protect your interests through closing — on both sides of the table.
Every business relationship is governed by a contract. We draft and review vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, employment agreements, and lease agreements to ensure they protect your interests and reflect your actual business terms.
Who will own your business when you retire, become incapacitated, or pass away? Without a succession plan, the answer is "whoever a court decides." We build structured plans that ensure business continuity and protect your legacy.
What We Handle for You
Entity formation — LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, partnerships
Operating, shareholder, and partnership agreements
M&A transaction structuring and due diligence
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Buy-sell agreements and ownership transfer planning
Business succession and exit strategy implementation
Why This Matters Strategically
Business disputes, ownership conflicts, and transaction failures frequently trace back to legal documents that were never drafted or reviewed by qualified counsel. A form operating agreement downloaded from the internet is not legal advice — and it will fail you when the relationship deteriorates, the business grows, or a buyer arrives at the table. Debbie Faulkner has advised businesses from startup through multi-million dollar exits and brings that full-cycle perspective to every client engagement.
"Debbie was extremely thorough and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain all of our options. She made the process much less stressful than we anticipated. Her team was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in our outcome."Verified Google Review · Business Law Client