Business and Business Transactions

Trusted Business Attorneys in Monterey County, San Benito County, and the Central Coast of California

JRG’s team of business law attorneys consists of founding partner Jeff Gilles, who has been a leading business, agriculture, and land use lawyer in the area since 1985; Ron Parravano, who has over 30 years of experience in transactional law; and Peter Brazil, a partner and member of our Transactional Department. Together, we have three of the most skilled and battle-tested business lawyers in the region overseeing our team.

JRG Attorneys at Law is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive guidance and services to businesses in Monterey County, San Benito County, and the Central Coast of California:

Business

Employment and Labor
Intellectual property
Entity formations, maintenance, governance, dissolution
Corporations
Bylaws
Stock purchase agreements
Stock transfer agreements

Limited liability companies, operating agreements, membership interest transfers

Partnerships
Reorganizations

Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions
Agreements and contracts – drafting, review and negotiation
Escrows
Joint ventures

Business Escrows

If you are selling or buying a business or business assets (“bulk sale” or “bulk transfer”), you may consider using an escrow agent – a neutral third party – to assist you with the bulk transfer.

Am I required to use an escrow company for the purchase or sale of a business?

You are not required to use an escrow company if there is the bulk transfer does not involve a license from California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). However, it is still a good idea to use an escrow agent to hold the funds, publish a notice of the bulk transfer, and coordinate with tax agencies regarding any taxes owed.