HONOLULU BUSINESS LAW ATTORNEY

Commercial Litigation in Oahu & Across the Islands

If you own or operate a small business in Hawaii, or if you are thinking of setting up a commercial enterprise on any of the islands, you will want an experienced business attorney to turn to for help in resolving problems, disputes, and other issues. At Donald L. Spafford, Jr., Attorney at Law, you can work with a commercial lawyer who understands the laws that impact businesses, who can identify all of your options in a commercial situation, and who will provide you with an honest assessment of where you stand and the likely outcome when certain actions are taken. 

Our law firm has counseled business owners, entrepreneurs, prospective and existing franchisees and franchisors, and startups for more than 40 years. We understand what is needed to do business in Hawaii and how to handle a broad range of legal issues. These issues span from business formation to representing your best interests in civil court litigation to drafting and reviewing contracts, and more. Our firm is prepared to help you form, grow, and manage your business operation anywhere throughout the state. We have built a reputation for diligence, integrity, and personalized service tailored to your needs. 

Contact Donald L. Spafford, Jr., Attorney at Law online or at (808) 698-6277 to arrange for a free initial consultation with a Honolulu business lawyer.

Key Business Law Services in Honolulu

Our firm handles a wide variety of business law matters, including but not limited to the following:

• Business Transactions
• Commercial Bankruptcy
• Commercial Litigation
• Personal Bankruptcy

Start Your Business in Honolulu with Confidence

We work with individuals and small businesses seeking to establish new commercial enterprises. We will carefully identify the different legal structures available and the advantages and disadvantages of each. We help clients understand the tax and liability attributes of:

• Sole proprietorships
• Limited and general partnerships
• Limited liability companies (LLCs) and limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
• Corporations, such as Chapter S and Chapter C

Once you have decided which business form meets your needs, we will prepare and file all the documents necessary to set up your business, including articles of incorporation or agreement, partnership contracts, and by-laws.

Intellectual Property Protection in Honolulu

For many businesses, the lion's share of their revenue comes from intellectual property. Some businesses have been destroyed by the theft or misuse of intellectual property, so whether you have trademarks, patents, copyrights, or trade secrets, it is essential to defend your claim to intellectual property. Our experienced corporate law team in Honolulu can help you navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding intellectual property and ensure that your creations are safeguarded.

Protecting your intellectual property can mean:

• Preventing others from using your ideas without permission
• Preserving a competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Increasing the overall value of your business
• Opening up licensing and partnership opportunities
• Avoiding costly legal disputes and litigation

IP rights are a critical part of growing and strengthening a commercial enterprise. If you've discovered a more efficient way to produce something, transport something, or sell something, that discovery could be worth millions; if a competitor acquires your secrets unscrupulously, it could mean losing your business. Our Honolulu IP lawyer takes IP rights seriously, aggressively defending them on behalf of business owners all over Oahu and across the islands. 

Secure Your Business Transactions

We also negotiate, review, and prepare all types of business contracts, such as:

• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Vendor Contracts
• Distribution Agreements
• Employment Contracts
• Franchise Agreements
• Non-compete Agreements

Furthermore, we can assist with any legal issues related to your daily operations, such as those involving employees, customer/client relations, commercial leases, insurance matters, business loans, purchases of goods from vendors, sale of goods, tax considerations, governmental compliance, reorganizations, and more. 

Commercial Litigation in Honolulu

We handle any disputes that may arise in the course of your business operation. These disputes may involve individual claims or business-to-business claims. Our attorney will work diligently to help you resolve your dispute outside of the courtroom to avoid the time, expense, and stress of litigation. However, where that fails to successfully resolve the issue, we will thoroughly prepare your case and take it to court to seek appropriate legal remedies or to defend you against claims.

Civil litigation cases can arise in any area of business, such as through contract disputes, business torts (wrongful acts committed against your business), employee disputes, partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud claims, unfair competition, and more. Attorney Don Spafford is well-versed in the various types of issues underlying commercial litigation and has the experience and skills to help you seek a positive result. 

Franchise Opportunities & Legal Guidance in Honolulu

We work with franchisors and franchisees seeking to set up business operations anywhere in the state. For example, we can help you as a potential franchisee to understand your franchise agreement and disclosures. Our attorney can advise you on specific terms in the agreements that may be counterproductive to you and, if needed, help you negotiate better terms with the franchisor. 

Additionally, we can help you in the matter of your commercial lease, the sale or transfer of your franchise to a buyer, employee contracts, and more. For franchisors, we can ensure that you comply with state law. Our firm also assists with the preparation and filing of franchise disclosure documents. 

Get Expert Business Law Advice in Honolulu Today

If you need any type of legal assistance with a business law matter in Hawaii, you can discuss your needs with our highly-experienced Honolulu attorney in a free initial consultation. Find out more about your legal matter, what can be done to resolve it, and how we can meet your needs from start to finish.