A Legal Beacon Since 1969
Business & Commercial Real Estate
Starting, growing, purchasing, selling, or transitioning a business involves important legal and financial decisions. At La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, we provide comprehensive legal counsel to business owners, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, lenders, and commercial property owners throughout Cape Cod and the Islands, including Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, as well as Southeastern Massachusetts.
Our attorneys understand that business law and commercial real estate are often closely connected. Whether you're forming a new company, purchasing commercial property, negotiating a lease, securing financing, or planning for business succession, we provide practical legal guidance designed to protect your investment and support your long-term goals.
From startup through succession, we work as trusted advisors, helping clients anticipate challenges, minimize risk, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Our Business Law Services
Our attorneys regularly assist clients with:
- Business formation and entity selection (LLCs, corporations, partnerships)
- Business purchases and sales
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Buy-sell agreements
- Shareholder, member, and partnership agreements
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business succession and exit planning
- Corporate governance and ongoing compliance
- Commercial financing transactions
- Regulatory compliance and licensing
- Representation before municipal and state boards and agencies
Our Commercial Real Estate Services
Our attorneys regularly assist clients with:
- Commercial property purchases and sales
- Commercial real estate financing
- Representation of lenders and borrowers
- Commercial lease drafting, negotiation, and review
- Title examination, title certification, and title insurance matters
- Development and permitting
- Easements and access agreements
- Construction and development contracts
- Property due diligence and closing services
Integrated Legal Counsel for Business Owners
Successful businesses require more than one-time legal advice. As your business evolves, new opportunities and challenges arise—from hiring partners and acquiring property to expanding operations or preparing for retirement.
Our attorneys provide ongoing legal counsel that supports each stage of the business lifecycle. We regularly advise clients on ownership transitions, financing options, commercial leases, contract negotiations, and strategic planning while helping them manage legal risk and protect the value they have built.
Because many business transactions involve commercial real estate, our integrated approach allows clients to work with one legal team that understands both the operational and real estate aspects of their business.
Local Experience. Practical Solutions.
Businesses on Cape Cod often face unique opportunities and regulatory considerations. Seasonal operations, hospitality businesses, marine-related industries, healthcare practices, professional services, retail establishments, and family-owned companies all require legal guidance tailored to the local business environment.
With decades of experience representing businesses throughout the region, our attorneys understand the local permitting processes, municipal boards, lending institutions, and commercial real estate market. We work proactively to help transactions move efficiently while protecting our clients' long-term interests.
Why Work with La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth?
We believe legal counsel should be practical, responsive, and focused on achieving your business objectives. Our attorneys develop long-term relationships with business owners, serving as trusted advisors through every phase of growth—from startup and expansion to succession planning and sale.
We also work collaboratively with your accountants, financial advisors, lenders, and other professional advisors to help structure transactions that support both your legal and financial goals while maximizing tax efficiency whenever possible.
Whether you're launching a new venture, purchasing commercial property, negotiating a complex transaction, or planning the future of your business, La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth provides the experienced legal guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
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Business & Corporate FAQs
What type of business entity should I choose in Massachusetts?
Common entities include LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and professional entities. The best choice depends on your goals.
What is the difference between an LLC and a corporation?
LLCs generally offer greater flexibility, while corporations provide a more formal governance structure.
Do I need an operating agreement?
Yes. An operating agreement helps define ownership rights, management authority, and dispute resolution procedures.
When should I consult an attorney when buying or selling a business?
As early as possible to protect your interests throughout the transaction.
What should be included in a business contract?
Business contracts should clearly define rights, obligations, risk allocation, and dispute resolution procedures.
How do I admit a new owner?
New ownership interests should be properly documented and approved under governing documents.
What is business succession planning?
Succession planning helps prepare for future ownership and management transitions.
How can I protect my business from disputes?
Strong contracts, good governance, and proactive legal advice can reduce risk.
What legal issues arise as businesses grow?
Growing businesses often encounter employment, compliance, financing, governance, and contract issues.
Why hire a Massachusetts business attorney?
A business attorney can assist with formation, contracts, acquisitions, succession planning, compliance, and dispute resolution.
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