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Business Transactions
Transactions are the heartbeat of a business. They help develop partnerships, expand revenue, and cultivate growth opportunities. For transactions to achieve intended goals, they must adhere to a legal structure that appropriately manages risk and protects against liability.
WSHB has a team of attorneys devoted to clients’ transactional needs. We assist in all matters of corporate governance, preparation of contract documents, and risk management.
We handle a wide range of business transactions, including:
Formation of corporations, LLCs and LLPs.
Negotiation and drafting of simple and complex business agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, and distributors.
Drafting and revising all types of business agreements, including: purchase and sale agreements, management agreements, consulting agreements, mechanic’s liens, stop notices, and payment and performance bonds.
Assistance with all aspects of risk management and insurance needs.
Drafting of complex agreements, including employment, work for hire, licensing, and other business relationships.
Counseling on the ever-changing laws involving arbitration provisions, trade-secret protection and non-competition provisions.
Negotiation and drafting of retail, office, commercial, and industrial leases.
Negotiation and drafting of real estate contracts, architectural, engineering and construction agreements.
Assistance with Green Building Standards and LEED certification.
With our highly skilled attorneys assisting you with routine and complex transactions, you can focus on running your business instead of worrying about legal issues.
Representative Matters for Business Transactions
We are at the forefront of working with clients to ensure compliance with homebuilder right to repair laws such as SB 800 in California and Chapter 40 in Nevada. We have consistently identified loopholes commonly exploited by plaintiffs to avoid allowing repairs in an effort to receive monetary damages.
In addition to drafting risk transfer provisions, our attorneys are skilled in providing assistance in structuring insurance coverage plans.
We are well versed in green building standards and can assist with all aspects of green building transactions, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and maximizing certification benefits.
We have set up corporate entities and helped get new businesses established in each of the states where we practice.
We have negotiated and handled the purchase and sale of real property from obtaining raw land to commercial and retail real estate development.
Commercial and Business Litigation, Transportation, Product Liability, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Complex Tort and Casualty
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Insurance, Commercial and Business Litigation, Transportation, Construction, Professional Liability, Employment, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Complex Tort and Casualty, Arbitration
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Construction, Complex Tort and Casualty, Product Liability, Transportation, Insurance, Commercial and Business Litigation, Corporate, Environmental, Employment, Banking Law, Personal Injury, Eminent Domain, Contracts
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5.0/5.0
Review for
Janice Michaels
by a Managing Partner
on 08/02/14
in Construction Law
Janice is a tribute to the legal profession. She invariably exhibits professionalism and decorum. She is always well prepared and has a compelling presence in the courtroom and elsewhere.
Janice is a tribute to the legal profession. She invariably exhibits professionalism and decorum. She is always well prepared and has a compelling presence in the courtroom and elsewhere.
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5.0/5.0
Review for
Melanie L. Thomas
by a Attorney
on 06/04/20
in Medical Malpractice
Ms. Thomas is a brilliant attorney. she understands rules, and the law perfectly, and her application is daunting to opposing counsel. I am proud that she is a member of our bar.
Ms. Thomas is a brilliant attorney. she understands rules, and the law perfectly, and her application is daunting to opposing counsel. I am proud that she is a member of our bar.
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Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity
and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him
or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP got this award in 2026
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
