“This letter is to congratulate your firm, not only for the fantastic results but more importantly for the time and care in which my case was handled. Shannon knew very little about golf courses, when the case began, by closing arguments she became a golf course management expert. Her perseverance, knowledge of the law and sharp mind were a perfect combination; but more importantly, I cannot express enough how important it was knowing that she genuinely cared. For this I am thankful to Shannon and congratulate your firm on a job well done.”
-Sal M., Monmouth County
Small Business
Small to medium sized businesses are the backbone of our economy. From family businesses, start-ups, professional practices and consulting firms. They are entrepreneurs, visionaries and people with the guts to take a chance on their dream.
They are also the most likely to negotiate, draft and sign contracts without any prior counsel. Very often, we serve as reactionary attorneys involving a dispute over written agreement entered, without the benefit of legal advice that is either vague or wholly one-sided.
Small business owners may think they do not need attorney, they cannot afford one or they do not know where to turn. Gelson, D’Apolito & Curtis serves as outside counsel to small businesses in industries including but not limited to retail, professional services, consulting, home improvement and construction. Our fees are affordable to enable us to be proactive on your behalf. By reviewing your contracts with vendors, employees, landlords and tenants before they are signed, we can save you a lot of stress and money in the future.
Understanding your rights with respect to restrictive covenants is also essential. We will help draft, review and help enforce or defend against non-compete and non-solicitation agreements that must protect an employer’s legitimate interests, must not cause undue hardship on the employee and must not be against the public interest. The biggest mistake employers can make is that their restrictive covenants are overbroad and not reasonable in duration and geographic scope.
When shareholders in closely held corporations and members of limited liability companies find themselves at a crossroads where their once solid partnership has broken, lawsuits often follow. Our attorneys have extensive and successful experience mediating and litigating oppressed minority shareholder cases for both the majority and minority.
Establishing a relationship with an attorney who can timely and effectively respond to your businesses’ recurring legal needs is a smart investment.