Fort Collins Contract Lawyer

A purchase or sale agreement needs to do more than announce the deal. We address deal structure, representations, indemnity, post-closing obligations, and working capital adjustments so risk is allocated clearly between buyer and seller.

Your first documents set ownership, voting, capital contributions, and exit rules. We prepare business formation filings and operating agreements that match how the owners actually plan to run the company, in line with Colorado Secretary of State requirements.

A business with multiple owners needs rules that hold up when opinions diverge. We draft operating agreements covering profit distributions, management authority, deadlock procedures, transfer restrictions, and buy-sell terms.

Franchise contracts are typically written to favor the franchisor. We review franchise fee and territory terms so a franchisee understands exactly what they are committing capital to before signing.

Commercial leases drive long-term cost and flexibility. We review rent escalations, CAM charges, assignment rights, tenant improvements, personal guarantees, and renewal options so that a harmless-looking clause does not become an expensive one.

A strong NDA defines proprietary information, limits its use, and stays enforceable. We draft confidentiality terms for investors, employees, and vendors to keep your trade secrets protected when you share them.

Colorado places strict limits on non-compete agreements under C.R.S. § 8-2-113. We draft restrictive covenants tied to a legitimate business interest, such as trade secrets, rather than a blanket restriction on future employment.

We prepare employment contracts, compensation terms, and 1099 independent contractor agreements. Careful classification under IRS standards and the Colorado Wage Act (C.R.S. § 8-4-101) helps you avoid back taxes, penalties, and misclassification claims, and preserves the contractor's independence rather than treating them as a de facto employee.

Selling a business calls for representations and warranties tied to the actual condition of the company, along with indemnity terms, transition duties, and restrictive covenants that protect both parties after closing.

Buying a business means protecting against hidden liabilities and unclear closing conditions. A well-built purchase agreement spells out asset lists, payment terms, holdbacks, and indemnity rights before money changes hands.