A law firm for small and medium-sized enterprises. Nothing fancy.
Representing businesses...
Whether you are a start up, a growing business, an established organization or an entrepreneur with big dreams and goals, Gerlach Law Firm is designed to fit your needs and respond to the legal needs of modern businesses.
As general counsel to several successful businesses, Gerlach Law Firm serves, not just as their attorney, but also as their strategic adviser. Jon is uniquely qualified to service the operational needs of corporate clients. He’s drafted more contracts and negotiated more deals than you've had ice cream cones at Carl's. His clients rely on him for the kind of unscripted advice they might not otherwise get. He regularly advises executives on a wide variety of business matters, having earned an unusual level of trust.
Corporate and commercial law is about the day-to-day operational legal needs of a corporate client. Providing legal services to your company could mean many things, including drafting startup documents and filings; drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts; advising on the legal aspects of big and small commercial decisions; advising you on compliance with the laws and regulations that govern your business; and pointing out and helping you manage your legal risks well before they bite you.
Among the many services Jon has performed for his clients, here are but a few:
- Assisted in the start up of local businesses;
- Managed client trust funds from small bank accounts to up to $20 Million in assets;
- Advised on compliance matters concerning Federal, State, Local and International laws and norms;
- Built understanding and consensus among competing stakeholders in complex business environments;
- Drafted and negotiated business contracts between clients and third parties;
- Identified issues and helped find solutions to improve the effectiveness of client operations according to their unique circumstances;
- Negotiated commercial real estate leases;
- Assisted in permitting, zoning and land use planning; and
- Litigated a variety of business law cases.