Los Angeles Business Lawyers

Our services include: 

• Advising on business entity selection and related tax considerations
• Forming corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and limited partnerships
• Drafting shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and operating agreements
• Drafting and reviewing buy-sell agreements to protect ownership interests

We help clients establish a solid legal foundation that supports growth while minimizing risk and future disputes.

From navigating the complexities of operating agreements to managing mergers and acquisitions, our Los Angeles‑based team supports business owners through every stage of the business lifecycle. Whether you’re launching a new venture or preparing for a strategic exit, we deliver the legal insight and precision needed to protect your interests and advance your goals.

Our services include:

• Commercial leases, including office, retail, and industrial space
• Purchase and sale agreements for commercial real property
• Loan and financing documents, including lines of credit and other lending arrangements

Well‑crafted contracts reduce risk, prevent disputes, and safeguard your business interests. Our team focuses on precision, clarity, and strategic foresight—helping you enter every agreement with confidence.

We guide clients through every stage of the process with precision, foresight, and a deep understanding of the legal and financial implications involved.

Buying or selling an existing business is typically structured as either an asset purchase or a stock purchase. Our team advises on the advantages and risks of each structure, ensuring the transaction aligns with your operational goals, tax strategy, and long‑term business objectives.

In connection with business purchase and sale transactions, our services include:

• Advising on the tax implications of asset purchases versus stock purchase transactions
• Drafting and reviewing letters of intent (LOIs)
• Drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements and stock purchase agreements
• Conducting comprehensive due diligence on company assets, including leases, trademarks, contracts, and other key assets
• Preparing and reviewing ancillary transaction documents, such as assignments of leases, trademarks, and intellectual property
• Reviewing broker agreements and escrow agreements to ensure compliance and protect your interests

Our business purchase and sale attorneys are committed to safeguarding your position at every stage of the transaction. We ensure each M&A deal or asset purchase is legally sound, strategically structured, and optimized under applicable tax regulations—so you can move forward with confidence.

We focus on preventive strategies that reduce risk, strengthen internal policies, and minimize exposure to costly disputes and litigation.

Employer Defense

When claims arise, our attorneys provide strategic, results‑driven employer defense. We represent businesses in disputes involving wage‑and‑hour claims, PAGA actions, discrimination allegations, wrongful termination claims, and other employment‑related matters. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting your company’s financial and operational interests.

Our employment services include:

• Providing ongoing labor and employment law guidance to support day‑to‑day compliance
• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, arbitration agreements, and independent contractor agreements
• Preparing confidentiality, non‑disclosure, and non‑solicitation agreements, as permitted under California law
• Drafting and reviewing severance agreements to ensure enforceability and compliance
• Drafting and updating employee handbooks and workplace policies to reflect current legal standards
• Defending employers in wage‑and‑hour disputes, PAGA claims, discrimination allegations, and other employment‑related actions

We help businesses implement clear, compliant documents and policies while providing strong defense strategies when disputes arise — protecting your interests and supporting effective workforce management.

Our business attorneys assist clients with all aspects of intellectual property law, offering practical, business-focused guidance that protects and leverages the full value of creative and technological assets.

Our IP services include:

• USPTO Trademark Strategy. Expert preparation and filing of trademark applications under the USPTO’s current fee structures and application standards, including recent updates impacting 2025–2026 filings.

• IP‑Driven Transactions. Negotiating and documenting the purchase or sale of intellectual property assets, including comprehensive IP due diligence for M&A and corporate acquisitions.
• Monetization & Licensing. Drafting and negotiating distribution, sub‑distribution, and licensing agreements that transform proprietary technology and creative assets into recurring revenue streams.
• Trade Secret Governance. Protecting internal algorithms, customer lists, processes, and other confidential information as “trade secrets” under California’s evolving data privacy and AI disclosure frameworks, including requirements taking effect in 2026; 

We help businesses safeguard their IP, maximize its commercial value, and avoid costly disputes—ensuring that your creative, technological, and proprietary assets remain fully protected.

For entrepreneurs looking to buy into a franchise, we provide the legal insight and strategic guidance necessary to evaluate opportunities, mitigate risk, and confidently move forward in the franchise landscape.

Our franchise legal services include:

• FDD & Agreement Review.  Comprehensive review and negotiation of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and franchise agreements to ensure transparency, compliance, and fair terms.
• Entity Selection & Formation.  Advising on and forming the appropriate business entity—LLC, corporation, or partnership—to support liability protection, tax efficiency, and long‑term operational success.
• Real Estate Guidance.  Negotiating and reviewing commercial leases for franchise locations, ensuring alignment with franchisor requirements and protecting your financial interests.
• Ancillary Franchise Documents.  Drafting and reviewing related agreements and regulatory filings, including area development agreements, sub‑franchise agreements, and state‑required disclosures.

Our team helps clients make informed decisions, protect their investments, and establish a strong legal foundation for long‑term franchise success.

Our attorneys frequently act as full‑service outside general counsel for companies across a wide range of industries. This model gives clients immediate access to a team of legal professionals who can respond quickly, provide strategic guidance, and manage ongoing legal needs as they arise.

Our Outside General Counsel services include:

• Ongoing strategic legal guidance tailored to your business operations
• Day‑to‑day legal support, including contract review, compliance oversight, and risk management
• Regulatory compliance monitoring to keep your business aligned with California’s evolving laws
• Policy development and implementation to strengthen internal governance
• Issue spotting and early‑stage dispute resolution to prevent problems before they escalate

We help businesses operate with confidence by providing consistent, high‑level legal support that minimizes risk, enhances compliance, and protects your bottom line—without the overhead of hiring full‑time in‑house counsel.

Our Los Angeles business lawyers provide the strategic startup legal services founders need to scale confidently and attract sophisticated investors.

We regularly advise early‑stage and high‑growth companies across Los Angeles and beyond, helping entrepreneurs build a durable legal infrastructure and avoid costly missteps.

Our Los Angeles business attorneys provide comprehensive legal support for startups 

• Selecting and implementing the appropriate legal structure for long‑term growth and liability protection
• Reviewing and negotiating commercial leases to secure favorable terms and avoid hidden risks
• Drafting and negotiating vendor, customer, and partnership agreements that safeguard your interests
• Preparing employment documents including handbooks, employment contracts, arbitration agreements, independent contractor agreements, and confidentiality, non‑disclosure, and non‑solicitation agreements
• Handling startup financing transactions such as loans, lines of credit, and early‑stage investment structures
• Registering trademarks to protect and strengthen your brand
• Providing day‑to‑day legal guidance essential to operating and scaling a growing business

We help founders navigate complex legal requirements so they can focus on building, innovating, and growing—while staying fully compliant and protected.

For more than two decades, our team has represented California lenders and borrowers in a wide range of commercial and real estate loan transactions. We are frequently retained to prepare, negotiate, and review loan documentation across all facets of real estate financing and commercial lending, ensuring every deal is structured, documented, and executed with clarity and legal precision.

Business disputes are an unavoidable reality for companies of all sizes, whether arising between partners, clients, competitors, or other stakeholders. When litigation becomes necessary, our Los Angeles business lawyers represent individuals and companies in a broad spectrum of complex disputes, including:

• Partnership and shareholder conflicts
• Real estate ventures and commercial property disputes
• Employment‑related disputes
• Intellectual property and proprietary asset issues
• Contract and commercial agreement disputes

Our business litigation attorneys focus on delivering efficient, practical, and results‑driven solutions—whether through negotiation, arbitration, or trial—while safeguarding your business interests and minimizing operational and financial risk.

Our business attorneys provide comprehensive end‑to‑end trademark legal services, including:

• Assisting clients in acquiring new trademarks through strategic clearance, filing, and registration
• Managing trademark portfolios to preserve and expand existing rights
• Negotiating trademark licensing agreements that maximize value while minimizing risk
• Enforcing trademark rights and addressing infringement through demand letters, administrative actions, and litigation

Our goal is to safeguard your brand, enhance its long‑term value, and provide the peace of mind that allows you to focus on growing your business.

WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE US AS YOUR LOS ANGELES BUSINESS LAWYERS

• UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE.  Our founder and lead business attorney – Lisa D. Simantob, Esq. brings more than 30 years of experience representing businesses throughout Los Angeles and across California. Having launched her career at the elite national firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, she brings a “Big Law” foundational standard to every matter. For over two decades, she has provided sophisticated counsel to startups, banks, and international corporations within a responsive boutique environment.
• HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE.  We combine the intellectual rigor and strategic depth of a national firm with the agility and personalized attention of a boutique practice. Clients receive the same high‑level strategy trusted by global corporations—tailored to the realities of mid‑market and startup budgets.
• STRATEGIC GUIDANCE.  Our lawyers do not just identify problems; we create “Point A to Point B” roadmaps. Leveraging decades of experience in high-value corporate transactions, our attorneys provide strategic guidance to clients on all matters.
• COST-EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION.  We prioritize efficiency without compromising quality. Our firm delivers elite‑tier work product without the overhead of a large institutional practice. We offer reasonable rates and fixed‑fee arrangements on select matters to give businesses greater budget certainty.
• BROAD INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE.  From global brands like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to emerging startups, we understand the unique challenges of the real estate, technology, and service sectors in Los Angeles, the Westside and across Southern California.
• HIGHEST CLIENT SATISFACTION.  Our reputation is built on long‑term relationships and consistent results. Our client reviews reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional service—whether representing a first‑time entrepreneur or a multinational enterprise.

When your company needs an experienced Los Angeles business attorney, you can rely on Simantob Law Group—a full‑service boutique business law firm known for effective, cost‑efficient, and results‑driven representation. We provide the strategic guidance and legal precision California businesses need to operate confidently in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory environment.  Contact us at (310) 281-0041, complete our contact form, or reach us at info@business-attorney.com to schedule an appointment to discuss your matter. 

To learn more about our law firm’s business legal services and how our Los Angeles business lawyers can handle your business legal needs, please feel free to contact us. 

TO DISCUSS YOUR BUSINESS MATTER AND HOW WE MAY HELP YOU, PLEASE CONTACT OUR LOS ANGELES BUSINESS LAWYERS  AT (310) 281-0041, MESSAGE US ONLINE, OR EMAIL US AT INFO@BUSINESS-ATTORNEY.COM TODAY AND SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION.

Our Los Angeles business lawyers provide strategic legal services to clients throughout Los Angeles, the Westside, and Southern California from our conveniently located Beverly Hills office.