Business Law

Watching your back. On every front.

Comprehensive legal solutions for businesses at every stage.

Successful businesses share one thing in common—they have trusted legal advisors who help them navigate challenges and seize opportunities. For more than 50 years, Hamburg Rubin has been that partner for businesses of every size and stage, from entrepreneurial startups to some of the region’s oldest and most respected companies. 

Our business law team offers seasoned, practical counsel backed by decades of experience handling legal issues at every phase of growth, transition, and succession. Clients turn to us for both day-to-day guidance and high-stakes transactions, confident that we understand their industry, market, and long-term goals. 

Our Business Law Services Include: 

• Formation of corporations, partnerships, and LLCs 

• Drafting and review of contracts, agreements, and policies 

• Employment law guidance, including contracts, restrictive covenants, and handbooks 

• Business sales, mergers, and acquisitions 

• Creditors’ rights and collections 

• Business financing 

• Tax planning and compliance 

• Asset protection strategies 

• Succession and exit planning 

A Full-Service Advantage:

Business challenges rarely happen in isolation. Our clients benefit from the combined knowledge of leading attorneys in related practice areas, giving them a competitive edge. In labor and employment matters, we stay ahead of evolving laws and court rulings to help clients avoid costly disputes. This includes guidance on workplace policies, wage and hour compliance, discrimination claims, and labor/management relations. In business financing, our attorneys manage complex transactions involving loans in the tens of millions of dollars, drawing on established relationships with major financial institutions across the region. We also bring in complementary practices—ranging from real estate and land use to environmental law and litigation—ensuring that no issue goes overlooked through our integrated approach.

Often, we serve as outside general counsel, taking the time to learn our clients’ operations from the ground up so we can offer proactive, tailored solutions. This personal and in-depth approach allows us to anticipate issues before they become problems. By doing so, we help our clients protect their bottom line while achieving lasting success.

ATTORNEYS: 

• Bernadette A. Kearney

• John J. Iannozzi

• Kevin M. McGrath

• Ron L. Woodman