Business Law

With clients ranging from local Willamette Valley concerns to insurance companies and corporations that are national in scope, the attorneys at Fetherston Edmonds, LLP have the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide solid legal advice and counsel in the areas of business law and commercial transactions across a variety of industries and occupations.

Business Entity Formation

Choosing the right entity in which to operate your business can make a significant difference when it comes to issues such as taxation of the company and its owners, personal liability, management, control, and transfer of ownership.  At Fetherston Edmonds, LLP, we are familiar with the full range of corporate forms available in both Oregon and Washington, such as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.  For clients just starting out in business, we are able to advise them on their options in relation to their long-term goals and help guide them toward an entity that meets their needs.  In addition, we prepare and file all the necessary documents to gain the company official recognition by the state.  We are further available to help companies maintain the required records and documents to stay in compliance with state business laws and industry-specific regulations.

Transactions

From purchasing real estate for a major development project to negotiating with a vendor or supplier, every contract and transaction needs to be done right in order that your rights are protected and that your goals and interests in the deal are served.  We negotiate, draft, and review contracts and related documents in general business matters or industry-specific areas such as mechanics' liens and entity structure reorganization in the construction field.

HealthCare

For clients in the healthcare field, such as professional medical practice groups, we handle all their general business needs, as well as healthcare-specific issues such as HIPAA compliance, Stark law rules governing physician self-referral, and general anti-kickback laws.

Agriculture

We represent food processors and food producers of all sizes, from vertically-integrated processors to marketers of finished goods.  Transactions involving crops and livestock often present their own unique considerations, while issues involving land use, water law, and property rights can be life and death matters for the agricultural producer.

Employment

Labor and employment law issues are faced by companies across the full range of industries we represent, and we cover the gamut of employment law matters, providing advice and counsel from the development of policies and procedures to representation in employment-related litigation.  We advise clients on wage and hour issues and other terms and conditions of employment, developing protocols for employee counseling and disciplinary decisions, up to and including termination.

Estate Planning

Our clients range from large business owners with sizeable estates to working individuals wishing to preserve and protect their assets for use and enjoyment by successive generations.  We draft a variety of wills and trusts that meet the client's goals for the distribution of their estate while minimizing tax consequences and the length and expense of probate.  We also assist clients with the administration of estates and trusts, including representation in probate and any related litigation.