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Strategic legal solutions for businesses that move fast, think big, and refuse to leave their interests unprotected.

We practice across eight core areas of business law, with particular depth in the hospitality, restaurant, health & wellness, and franchise industries. Every matter receives personal attention from a senior attorney.

Business and corporate law attorneys at Shah Grossi — Century City, Los Angeles office
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Business & Corporate Law

Formation. Governance. Transactions. Exit.

Shah Grossi represents businesses at every stage of their lifecycle — from formation through exit. We advise startups, growth-stage companies, and established enterprises on the full range of corporate legal matters, wit...

  • —Entity formation (LLC, Corp, Partnership)
  • —Operating & shareholder agreements
  • —Corporate governance & board matters
  • —Mergers & acquisitions
Contract drafting and negotiation — Shah Grossi contracts attorneys in Los Angeles
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Contracts

Draft. Review. Negotiate. Enforce.

Every business relationship is defined by its contracts. A well-drafted agreement protects your interests, prevents disputes, and creates a clear framework for the relationship. A poorly drafted one becomes a liability. ...

  • —Commercial contracts & service agreements
  • —Vendor & supplier agreements
  • —License & IP agreements
  • —Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Trademark and intellectual property — Shah Grossi IP attorneys serving Century City and Los Angeles
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Intellectual Property

Protect. Register. License. Enforce.

Your brand is your most valuable asset. In an era when a logo can be replicated, a slogan can be appropriated, and a product design can be copied overnight — IP protection is not a luxury. It is a survival strategy. Shah...

  • —Trademark searches & clearance
  • —USPTO trademark applications
  • —Office action responses
  • —Trade dress registration & protection
Commercial real estate and leasing attorneys — Shah Grossi in Century City, Los Angeles
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Real Estate & Commercial Leasing

Negotiate. Structure. Protect.

For restaurant operators, retailers, and hospitality businesses, the lease is often the most consequential contract you will sign. The wrong terms can define and constrain your business for years. We ensure your lease wo...

  • —Commercial lease negotiation & review
  • —Letter of intent drafting
  • —Restaurant & retail tenant representation
  • —Landlord representation
California liquor licensing and ABC attorneys — Shah Grossi representation for restaurants and bars
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Liquor Licensing

Apply. Transfer. Comply. Defend.

California's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is among the most complex licensing bodies in the country. Navigating the ABC — from initial application through ongoing compliance — requires an attorney who knows t...

  • —New ABC license applications (Types 41, 47, 48, 57, 58, 68)
  • —License transfers (person-to-person & premises-to-premises)
  • —Catering authorizations
  • —Special event permits (Daily License)
Securities offering and capital raising — Shah Grossi business attorneys in Century City, Los Angeles
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Securities Offering

Structure. Comply. Raise.

Raising capital is one of the most consequential decisions a business makes — and one of the most legally complex. Federal and state securities laws govern how, from whom, and on what terms you can raise money. Violation...

  • —Private placement memoranda (PPM)
  • —Reg D (504, 506(b), 506(c)) offerings
  • —Reg A+ offering circulars
  • —SAFE & convertible note agreements
California labor and employment attorneys — Shah Grossi counsel for Los Angeles employers
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Labor & Employment

Protect. Advise. Defend.

California is one of the most employee-protective states in the country — and one of the most legally complex for employers. Shah Grossi helps hospitality groups, growing companies, and multi-location operators build com...

  • —Employment contracts & offer letters
  • —Independent contractor agreements & AB5 compliance
  • —Employee handbooks & policies
  • —Wage & hour compliance (California Labor Code)
Franchise and distribution attorneys — Shah Grossi franchise counsel in Los Angeles and nationwide
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Franchise & Distribution

Develop. Disclose. Expand.

With Harold Kestenbaum — named among the top 100 franchise lawyers in North America by Franchise Times and focused exclusively on franchise law since 1977 — as Of Counsel, Shah Grossi's franchise practice is among the mo...

  • —Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) preparation
  • —State franchise registration filings
  • —Franchise agreement drafting & negotiation
  • —Area development & multi-unit agreements
Dispute resolution and business litigation attorneys — Shah Grossi in Los Angeles courts
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Dispute Resolution

Negotiate. Mediate. Arbitrate. Litigate.

Business disputes are inevitable. How they are resolved determines whether you emerge in a stronger or weaker position. Shah Grossi represents clients in commercial disputes across all forums — from early negotiation and...

  • —Commercial contract disputes
  • —Partnership & shareholder disputes
  • —Business tort claims
  • —Employment litigation defense

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