Harvey Smith Law

Practice Areas

Sophisticated legal counsel across the full spectrum of transactional and business law matters.

Business & Corporate

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From sole proprietorships to multi-member LLCs and C-Corps, we help entrepreneurs and business owners structure, govern, and grow their companies on solid legal ground.

Services Include:

  • Entity formation (LLC, corporation, partnership)
  • Operating agreements and bylaws
  • Shareholder and equity agreements
  • Business contracts and vendor agreements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Business dissolution and wind-down

Employment Law

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Navigating employment law requires expertise in both federal and state-specific regulations. We advise employers and individuals on agreements, disputes, and compliance.

Services Include:

  • Employment contracts and offer letters
  • Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
  • Severance agreements
  • Independent contractor agreements
  • Employee handbook review
  • Workplace dispute resolution

Estate Planning

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Protect your family, preserve your assets, and ensure your wishes are honored with comprehensive estate planning tailored to your life and goals.

Services Include:

  • Wills and testamentary trusts
  • Revocable living trusts
  • Powers of attorney (financial and medical)
  • Healthcare directives / advance directives
  • Beneficiary designation review
  • Business succession planning

Entertainment Law

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Creative professionals deserve creative legal counsel. We help artists, musicians, filmmakers, and entertainment companies protect their work and their interests.

Services Include:

  • Recording and publishing agreements
  • Film and TV production contracts
  • Talent representation agreements
  • Copyright registration and licensing
  • Collaboration and co-creator agreements
  • Royalty structures and IP monetization

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Whether you are buying, selling, or merging a business, we provide end-to-end transaction management from initial term sheet through closing and post-close integration.

Services Include:

  • Letters of intent and term sheets
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Asset purchase and stock purchase agreements
  • Representations and warranties
  • Closing document preparation
  • Post-acquisition integration agreements

Privacy & Data

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As data privacy regulations multiply, businesses need counsel who understands both the legal landscape and the technical realities of data collection and processing.

Services Include:

  • Privacy policy drafting and review
  • GDPR and CCPA compliance
  • Data processing agreements (DPAs)
  • Cookie consent frameworks
  • Data breach response planning
  • Vendor data security review

From residential purchases to complex commercial transactions, we provide thorough legal support for buyers, sellers, investors, and developers at every stage.

Services Include:

  • Purchase and sale agreement review
  • Title review and due diligence
  • Commercial lease negotiation
  • Real estate LLC and entity structuring
  • 1031 exchange coordination
  • Development and construction contracts

Software, SaaS & Technology

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Technology companies face unique legal challenges at the intersection of IP, contract law, and regulation. We speak your language and protect what you build.

Services Include:

  • SaaS subscription agreements (B2B and B2C)
  • Software development and licensing agreements
  • API terms of service
  • Intellectual property assignment agreements
  • Open source license compliance
  • Technology M&A and IP due diligence

Not Sure Which Area Fits Your Needs?

Reach out and we'll help you identify the right legal approach for your situation. Initial consultations are available at no charge.

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