Business Development

GRMPC counsels clients on the formation and management of a variety of business entities, including: sole proprietorships, limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies or "LLCs." With the assistance of colleagues in the finance, accounting, and insurance industries, GRMPC effectively assists clients with all of their business "start-up" needs. Frequently, GRMPC assists existing businesses in resolving a variety of disputes, including partnership, shareholder, tax, and employment matters. Although GRMPC's services are geared toward assisting small businesses with an economical start-up, we are also able to service large companies. We counsel businesses in all aspects of employment and consumer relations, as well as federal, state, and local regulation including: wage disputes, corporate formalities, business financing, consumer satisfaction, and debt collection.

 
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions

GRMPC and its network of specialists has experience in a wide variety of corporate, commercial, and securities transactions, including: public offerings, corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and venture capital financing. Mr. Michaels is qualified to represent clients before federal and state agencies and banking entities in Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico.

 
Employment and Independent Contractor Matters

GRMPC frequently drafts and reviews employment contracts and handbooks. We assist with employee lay-offs and terminations. We advise our clients on employee stock options and commission plans. Similarly, we assist with a variety of independent contractor, representation, and consultant agreements. Our goal is to protect our clients’ businesses, including their confidential and proprietary information, and we work to minimize their risk of employment litigation.

 
Intellectual Property

GRMPC assists our clients in protecting sensitive information and ideas. We draft and advise on non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements for employees, and non-solicitation agreements. Additionally, we assist our clients in copyright and trademark issues at the state and federal levels.

 
Non-Profit Organizations

GRMPC handles a variety of non-profit issues including entity formation, 50l(c) purposes, limits on lobbying, and tax-deductible contributions. From neighborhood associations to political and environmental groups, GRMPC and its network of specialists assist clients with all of their non-profit needs.

 
Contracts and Collections

Success in nearly every business depends on providing certain goods and services for a fee. Written, oral, and recently cyber (internet) agreements drive our everyday economy. GRMPC is proficient in assisting clients in contract negotiation, drafting, and administration. Additionally, GRMPC assists clients with the collection of outstanding debts and in dealings with financial institutions.

 
Financial Assistance and Banking

GRMPC advises clients on compliance with state and federal banking laws, and structures, negotiates, and documents a number of financing transactions. The firm assists clients in obtaining financing for a certain business, project, or improvement. Frequently, GRMPC assists clients in lender workouts, due diligence, and refinancing.

 
Business Continuation & Estate Planning

We also provide a full range of estate planning services to protect your personal and business interests in the event of your death or incapacity. We assist in preparing and executing a comprehensive, cost effective estate plan designed to meet your specific needs. We also draft buy/sell agreements in the event of an untimely death.