Commercial Law

Commercial lawyers assist business and business owners with the legal issues that arise during the course of their business. A commercial lawyer can assist clients with their contracts, disputes, and business organization.

If you have encountered a legal issue during the course of your business and need legal assistance, contact Pax Law today.

Commercial Lease Lawyers

One of the first steps in opening a new business is deciding on a suitable location for the enterprise. You will need to consider the following factors when deciding whether a commercial property is suitable for your needs. You will need to assess the property itself, the terms of the commercial lease agreement proposed by the landlord, the legal restrictions on the property’s use (municipal zoning), and the effect of the property’s location on obtaining the permits you may require to start your business, such as a liquor license.

At Pax Law Corporation, our lawyers can assist you with your commercial lease by reviewing the lease terms, reviewing and explaining any zoning limits on your proposed location, and assisting you with any permitting legal process. Get in touch with Pax Law today!

Commercial Contracts and Agreements Lawyers

If you are entering into a commercial contract, including equipment lease agreements, service agreements, contracts of purchase and sale of goods, or construction agreements, you need a trusted and knowledgeable lawyer alongside you to help protect you from the risks of business. Commercial lawyers can help you negotiate the terms of any agreements and can draft contracts formalizing those terms in the most advantageous manner for you.

If you are thinking of entering into a contract and are not sure about the legal details, we strongly recommend you schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is commercial law?

Commercial law is the category of law that concerns itself with the legal relationship of businesses with each other, the contracts in business, and the legal aspects of starting and running a business.

What does a commercial lawyer do?

Commercial lawyers assist their clients with the legal side of starting and running a business. They can help with commercial agreements, commercial leases, and business disputes. For example, a commercial lawyer can help her clients negotiate a contract, draft a contract, or resolve disputes with their business partners.

What is the difference between a corporate lawyer and a commercial lawyer?

A corporate lawyer assists corporations with their legal governance and management needs. A commercial lawyer assists their clients with the agreements and legal advice they need to conduct business.
Common commercial law issues include the negotiation, drafting, and review of legal contracts, dealing with the legal issues surrounding commercial leases, and disputes between business partners.

What are the three most common ownership structures for a business?

1. Corporation: corporations are legal entities separate from their owners and directors. They file and pay their own taxes.
2. Partnership: partnerships are legal entities that are formed when multiple other legal persons (legal persons can be individuals or corporations) create partnership together to do business.
3. Sole-proprietorship: A sole-proprietorship is a business that is run by a single individual. The individual does not separate their own finances from the business’s finances.