Business Law
Virginia businesses large and small count on the knowledgeable attorneys and far-reaching resources of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, a law firm known throughout the region for its diverse business law practice group. We are uniquely suited to the needs of closely held businesses and their owners. Group chair Bruce Stockburger and his team have considerable experience with helping clients navigate the nuances and nuisances that confront businesses. Chief among these challenges are issues relating to state and federal taxes, state and federal regulations, and complex financial transactions.
The range of Gentry Locke's expertise supports the lifecycle of business today—from formation, to capitalization, to operation, to reorganization, to succession or sale. We start by obtaining a thorough understanding of our client's business in the context of competition, paying special attention to short-term and long-term business goals. We are sticklers for precise and thoughtful planning, clear communications, and aggressive advocacy. This is why we form strong bonds with our business law clients, and why these relationships are long-term.
Our attorneys take pride in delivering individualized service, highlighted by a high degree of accessibility and responsiveness. Our legal solutions range from the practical to the highly innovative, but all are geared to enable our business clients to compete, thrive, evolve, and more fully enjoy the fruits of their labor.