Business Formation
Helping entrepreneurs choose the legal structure best suited to their business goals.
- Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Operating Agreements
- Shareholder & Board Resolutions
Legal Services
Helping businesses build strong legal foundations through practical legal counsel and carefully crafted agreements.
Every successful business is built on a solid legal foundation. Whether you are launching a new company, expanding an existing business, hiring employees, negotiating contracts, or planning for future growth, experienced legal counsel can help protect your investment and reduce unnecessary risk.
Richard K. Heiser provides practical legal guidance to business owners, entrepreneurs, corporations, and limited liability companies throughout Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. His practice emphasizes thoughtful planning, carefully drafted legal documents, and proactive counsel designed to help clients avoid costly disputes whenever possible.
Business Legal Services
Legal services available to undertake on behalf of business clients include:
Contracts & Agreements
Carefully prepared legal documents that define expectations and reduce future disputes.
- Business Contracts
- Promissory Notes
- Personal Guarantees
Employment Matters
Practical legal guidance for employers and workplace policies.
- Severance Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Employment Agreements
Business Transactions
Experienced legal guidance for significant business decisions and commercial transactions.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Business Purchases
- Business Sales
- Franchise Agreement Reviews
Commercial Documents
Preparing and reviewing legal documents that support day-to-day business operations.
- Commercial Leases
- Residential Leases
- Mortgages
- Security Agreements
Risk Management
Helping businesses reduce legal risk through proactive planning, sound workplace policies, and carefully drafted agreements.
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Drug & Alcohol Policies
- Legal Opinions regarding Enforceability of Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Agreements.
Experience & Credentials
Richard K. Heiser has spent decades assisting businesses and individuals with practical legal counsel, contract preparation, and commercial transactions throughout Ohio.
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court – Northern District of Ohio
- United States Court of Federal Claims
Education
- Juris Doctor
Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Cleveland State University
Ready to Discuss Your Legal Needs?
Whether you are forming a new business, negotiating an important agreement, purchasing or selling a business, or seeking experienced legal counsel, Richard K. Heiser provides practical, results-oriented legal guidance focused on protecting your interests and helping you achieve your objectives.
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