Corporate & Business Law
Legal Counsel for the Way Your Business Runs
Forming a company is the easy part. Running one — cleanly structured, protected, and ready to grow — is where the legal work earns its keep. I work with owners across the lifecycle, from a first LLC to a contract dispute years later.
Whether you're starting out, scaling up, or signing a lease that will shape your business for the next decade, you'll get straight answers and the documents to back them up.
Talk With CameronWhat's Typically on the Table
LLC & entity formation
LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, and professional entities — set up the right structure for the way you actually plan to operate.
Corporate governance
Operating agreements, resolutions, minutes, and the operational guidance that keeps your liability shield from quietly slipping.
Contract drafting & review
Master services agreements, vendor and client contracts, NDAs, and bespoke deals — drafted and reviewed in plain English.
Commercial lease drafting & negotiation
Commercial leases reviewed and negotiated so the small print doesn't bite you halfway through year three.
Real estate transactions
Purchase agreements, closings, and the paperwork behind buying or selling commercial property — handled from offer to deed.
General business counsel
An attorney on call for strategic advisement — the day-to-day decisions, partner conversations, and growth questions a business actually faces.
Owners Building Something Worth Protecting
- Single-owner LLCs, family businesses, and partner-run shops
- Professional service firms — medical, dental, consulting
- Startups and founders forming their first entity
- Established businesses navigating a change in ownership or growth
- Property owners and tenants negotiating commercial leases
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I form an LLC or an S-Corporation for my Pennsylvania small business?
For most new Pennsylvania small businesses, an LLC is simpler and cheaper to set up and maintain. The S-Corporation tax election — which an LLC can also make — can save self-employment tax once the business clears roughly $40k–$60k in net income, but it requires running payroll, filing more tax forms, and following more formalities. The right answer depends on your projected income, whether you have co-owners, your industry, and your long-term plans for the business.
Do I really need an operating agreement if I'm the only owner of my LLC?
Yes — especially as a solo owner. The operating agreement is what separates 'you' from 'your LLC' in the eyes of courts, banks, the IRS, and future business partners. Without one, courts can 'pierce the corporate veil' and hold you personally liable for business debts. It also sets the rules for succession if something happens to you, governs how you take distributions, and is required by most commercial banks to open a business account.
What should I look for before signing a commercial lease?
The pre-printed lease the landlord hands you is almost always one-sided. Watch for: aggressive escalation clauses (annual increases tied to vague 'operating expenses'), broad personal guarantees (your house on the line, not just the business), restoration clauses (returning the space to 'original condition' can be a five-figure surprise), assignment restrictions (can you sell the business and transfer the lease?), and early termination provisions. Almost every commercial lease has room to negotiate before you sign.
Which contract clauses matter most for a small business?
Five that catch most owners off-guard: (1) the payment terms — when, how, and what triggers late fees; (2) the scope of work — vague scopes invite scope creep; (3) the limitation of liability — a cap on what either side can recover; (4) the indemnification clause — who pays when a third party sues; and (5) the termination clause — can the other side walk away without cause? Get these five right and most disputes never happen.
Can I use the same contract template for every client?
No — and using a generic template is often worse than no contract at all. The clauses that matter change by industry, deal size, and risk. A construction contract needs lien waivers; a software contract needs IP assignment language; a services contract needs scope definitions. A template that doesn't fit can create the appearance of agreement on terms that aren't actually appropriate, which is harder to fix than starting fresh.
How do I actually keep my business and personal liability separate?
Form the LLC or corporation, then actually treat it like a separate entity. That means: separate bank accounts, separate credit cards, a signed operating agreement, documented annual decisions, and no commingling funds (don't use the business card for groceries). If you ignore these 'corporate formalities,' a court can disregard the entity and come after your personal assets — even years after the fact.