Pearson & Associates, LLC, is a boutique law firm formed to represent the individuals that fuel the economy, such as business owners and professionals in the financial services industries. All too often, the inefficiencies of the legal system impede the hard work and dedication of individuals upon whose ingenuity and perseverance our entire economy depends. Mr. Pearson formed the firm with one purpose – to provide legal expertise to those individuals possessing the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic necessary to succeed in a demanding business environment.
Commercial Litigation
Litigation has become an unavoidable aspect of running a business, and every business owner should have a relationship with an experienced commercial litigator. In fact, in choosing qualified counsel, one of the most important factors in choosing an attorney is whether the attorney has actual experience with the issues you are preparing to face. The firm’s founder has served as lead counsel in trials in state court, federal court and in various arbitrations. Regardless of whether you need to file suit to enforce a contract, seek damages for harm done to your business or obtain an injunction, we are ready to put our expertise to work for you. If a claim has been filed against your business, regardless of whether it is in state court, federal court or in arbitration, our substantial experience with these matters can guide you through the process.
Corporate Law
Although the risk of litigation can never be entirely eliminated, its effects can be greatly reduced through proper planning. Forming a legal entity such as a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership may help to shield your personal assets from the risks inherent in operating a successful business. Shareholder agreements, corporate bylaws, operating agreements and buy / sell agreements can help prevent problems amongst owners, members and shareholders. Of course, your business is only as strong as the individuals within it, and employment contracts can help keep your relationships with these individuals clearly-defined and mutually-beneficial. Likewise, numerous other contracts are sometimes necessary to operate a business in today’s litigious society, including, but definitely not limited to, customer contracts, supplier contracts and business leases. Even if you have existing contracts, it is generally a good idea to have an attorney review them periodically to keep them compliant with the ever changing laws, especially regarding such crucial issues as arbitration requirements, choice of forum, choice of law, mandatory mediation and non-compete, non-circumvent and non-solicitation clauses. Regardless of whether you need existing agreements reviewed or new agreements drafted, our attorneys can assist you with your corporate law needs.
Securities Regulation
There may be no area of law with more complex and cumbersome requirements than the area of securities regulation. Fortunately, our attorneys have substantial experience in all areas of securities regulation, including defending both securities professionals and broker-dealers in NASD arbitrations, filing NASD arbitration claims on behalf of financially-injured parties, overseeing corporate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, preparing corporate reports to be filed with the S.E.C., defending individuals involved in S.E.C. investigations and addressing various aspects of both restricted and free-trading shares of common stock. If you are involved in the management of a corporation or are employed in the financial services industry, our experience in these areas can help you navigate the labyrinth of securities rules and regulations.