Business and Corporate Law
We provide transactional and general counsel services to the boards and management of companies regarding matters of federal and state law, as well as matters of practical business advice. Our extensive experience enables us to assist corporate clients, ranging from start-up ventures to family and closely held businesses to established corporations.
We help start-up companies move from inception to business planning to the initial rounds of private finance. We counsel more seasoned companies through the creation of corporate policies and benefits plans, the filing of periodic reports, and the maintenance of shareholder relations. We guide companies as they enter into joint ventures and execute mergers and acquisitions.
In addition to business formation and financing, we assist our clients in:
We have a long tradition of serving all the legal needs of our clients. Corporate counseling involves knowledge in a multitude of legal disciplines, and we have attorneys with the experience and expertise necessary to provide such service. In fact, one of our partners literally wrote the book on the legal aspects of closely held corporations in Minnesota. We can assist you with all your legal business needs. Our attorneys are certified neutrals and assist in the mediation of issues for a speedy and cost-effective resolution between parties.
Employment Law
We provide day-to-day advice on a range of employment matters, including the discipline and discharge of employees, the review and preparation of employee handbooks and policy manuals, and the negotiation of employment contracts and separation agreements. Clients often request advice on issues such as immigration law, affirmative action programs, and compliance requirements.
When litigation is unavoidable, we represent management and employees in claims of wrongful discharge (including breach of contract, defamation, emotional distress, and whistle-blower actions), all forms of discrimination (such as age, race, sex, disability, and religion), and sexual harassment.
We are experienced in handling employment matters in state and federal courts as well as before local, state, and federal agencies. We also provide representation to clients with federal and state regulatory matters involving wage-hour issues, health and safety, ERISA, and unemployment compensation.
We are experienced in the drafting of non-compete agreements and representing our business clients in actions to prevent unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and violations of non-compete and confidentiality agreements by former employees.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND LITIGATION
Our attorneys have broad experience in advising and representing U.S. and non-U.S. companies on a very broad range of international trade issues. Our attorneys have the knowledge and depth of legal experience to understand the complex international trade legal issues faced by exporters and importers.
Our practice covers all areas of international trade. Parker & Wenner attorneys and staff, many of whom are also fluent in a variety of languages, including Spanish and Russian, combine corporate, tax, litigation, intellectual property, employment, real estate, immigration, and investment expertise to help our clients succeed in the following areas:
Setting Up Representative Offices, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, and/or Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprises
REAL ESTATE
We offer a range of effective solutions to real estate problems and are practical about prioritizing matters and managing resources to achieve client goals. We can anticipate client needs to maximize cost and time savings. We perform services in the following areas:
We arrange for the purchase, sale, and exchange of commercial and industrial property of all types throughout the United States. We handle the leasing of commercial real estate projects of all types, including office, retail, office/warehouse, and industry. We have extensive experience representing both building tenants and owners. We also help arrange like-kind real estate exchanges under IRC Section 1031.
