Livermore Business and Corporate Law Lawyer
Handling Commercial Law Transactions Since 1999
For sophisticated business law legal services in the Livermore area, contact The Bickerton Law Firm, APLC. I am northern California trademarks and copyrights attorney Jeff M. Bickerton, and I have handled hundreds of legal matters for local, regional and national businesses since entering business law more than 11 years ago. My experience and credentials include:
- More than 25 years of management and general business experience in a variety of industries
- Business law lawyer since 1999
- Service as general counsel to Neopost Inc. and its subsidiary companies throughout North America
- Business Management degree
I provide legal transactional, strategic and compliance services to firms across Alameda, Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties and focus my business law practice on:
- The formation and maintenance of limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships
- The purchase and sale of entire businesses or of business interests, including Asset Purchase Agreements, Stock Sales and hybrid transactions.
- Employment counseling. I work with employers in the development of employee handbooks and in addressing sexual harassment claims, severance agreements, discharge/termination issues, trade secret thefts, breaches of employee contracts, and wage and hour disputes. As you plan your business, I can work with you to help your business avoid disputes and litigation.
- The drafting, review and negotiation of contracts, including commercial property lease agreements and independent contractor agreements
- The handling of intellectual property licensing, including licensing agreements, trademarks, copyrights and trade names
- General business counseling, including marketing, the avoidance of litigation, and compliance with applicable laws.
I often work with beginning businesses and businesses that are starting new initiatives, to ensure that opportunities are recognized and that disputes and unnecessary liabilities are avoided. As "outside general counsel," I can serve as a one-stop resource for business law legal help in northern California.
Contact Me
I offer free initial office and phone consultations, accept credit cards, charge competitive rates and operate an office conveniently located near downtown Livermore. To contact me, call 925-344-4166.