Practice Area
Business & Corporate Law
Strategic legal counsel for businesses at every stage — from formation and contracts to transactions, disputes, and franchise matters.
Your Business Deserves Experienced Legal Counsel
Running a business means navigating a constant stream of legal decisions — choosing the right entity structure, negotiating contracts, managing relationships with partners and vendors, and resolving disputes when they arise. The Alford Law Firm has provided practical business legal counsel for over 36 years.
Attorney John D. Alford understands that legal problems are business problems. His approach is direct and cost-effective: identify the issue, assess the risk, and deliver a resolution that keeps your business moving forward.
We represent businesses of all sizes — from sole proprietors and closely held companies to multi-state enterprises — across Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Vermont.
Schedule a ConsultationBusiness Formation & Entity Selection
We advise on the selection and formation of LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities, including operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts — vendor agreements, service contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and more — to protect your business interests.
Commercial Litigation
When business disputes escalate, we represent clients in commercial litigation involving breach of contract, business torts, partnership disputes, and creditor rights matters.
What We Do
Business Law Services
Business Formation & Entity Selection
We advise on the selection and formation of LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities, including operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts — vendor agreements, service contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and more — to protect your business interests.
Commercial Litigation
When business disputes escalate, we represent clients in commercial litigation involving breach of contract, business torts, partnership disputes, and creditor rights matters.
Franchise & Dealer Law
We represent franchisors and franchisees in franchise agreement negotiation, disclosure compliance, and franchise-related disputes.
Creditors' Rights
We represent creditors in collection matters, loan workouts, and enforcement of security interests, judgments, and guarantees.
Business Transactions & Acquisitions
We guide clients through the purchase and sale of businesses, asset acquisitions, and mergers, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and closing.
Let's Talk About Your Business
Whether you're starting a new venture or resolving a complex dispute, we're ready to help.