Chandler Business Attorneys: Hoopes, Adams & Alexander, PLC

ew things are more vital to the prosperity of our state than the growth and success of the closely held Arizona business. Likewise, there is no greater source of fulfillment for us as business lawyers than to help entrepreneurs realize their vision for their company.

Ron Adams and Ryan Scharber provide sophisticated business law services to closely held Arizona companies in a variety of key industries, at a lower cost and with more personal attention than at many larger, less efficient law firms.

Owners of growing companies in Chandler and the East Valley and throughout Arizona count on Hoopes, Adams & Alexander for essential services common to small and medium businesses, including:

Corporate and Business Transactions

Choice of entity (corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership and sole proprietorship)
Incorporation of a new or existing business
Qualification of foreign entities in Arizona
"Doing Business As" registrations for individuals and corporations
Business sales and purchases
Document review
Intellectual property (copyright, trademark, trade secret protection)
Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
Contract drafting and review
Negotiations
Buying and selling a business
Purchase and sale of goods and real property
Intellectual property contracts
Work for hire arrangements

Tax Planning and Dispute Resolution

Formation of business entities best suited to reduce taxes associated with formation and operation

Real Estate Law

Drafting and reviewing lease agreements
Drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements
Transfers of interests in real property
Section 1031 exchanges

Construction Law

Review and preparation of construction contracts

Testimonial

"One of the most important advantages of being a small business is the ability to move quickly when an opportunity presents itself. Any experienced business person knows you need to make these quick moves intelligently and professionally.

That is what Hoopes Adams & Alexander has provided for my business. They have been quick, thorough, and professional in providing straight business (legal) advice and other legal services for our corporations.

I would recommend Hoopes Adams & Alexander to any small business operating in the state of Arizona."

Teresa Ornelas, President/CEO
¡Great Impact! Inc.

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