PRACTICE AREAS

ACQUISITIONS, SALES, AND MERGERS

ORANGE COUNTY ACQUISITIONS, SALES, AND MERGERS ATTORNEY

Guiding Businesses Through the Acquisitions, Sales, and Merger Processes

Whether you are planning to buy an existing business, merge another business into your portfolio, sell a business outright, or spin off a business unit, you need the assistance of a lawyer with the experience to advise you and carefully guide you through the process.

Mr. Bissell has facilitated mergers and acquisitions for clients in many economic sectors, including grocery store chains, manufacturing companies, and construction companies. He represents purchasers and sellers of business entities and units.

Mr. Bissell can assist you through each step of the process, which typically includes performing due diligence, negotiating the purchase and sale agreement, and drafting the necessary documents.

Buying or selling a business is a high-stakes venture in which the counsel of an experienced business lawyer is invaluable.

BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Helping Businesses Achieve Positive Outcomes to Legal Disputes

Litigation can have a major impact on a business’s bottom line. If your business has found itself in a contract dispute or any other dispute with another business or individual, you need an attorney who will deliver value by working diligently and efficiently to protect your interests.

Orange County business and commercial litigation and transactional lawyer William G. Bissell has more than 30 years of experience helping clients successfully resolve business disputes.

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS TRANSACTION LAWYER

Facilitating Strong Business Deals That Achieve Clients’ Goals

While contractual agreements are the foundations of most successful business relationships, poorly drafted agreements and contracts are, unfortunately, at the heart of many costly business and commercial disputes.

If you are contemplating entering into a business arrangement, you need the guidance of an experienced lawyer. For more than 30 years, Newport Beach business law attorney William G. Bissell has worked with clients nationwide to facilitate effective business transactions.

Assisting with Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation

Whether you need help drafting a contract or reviewing an agreement that has been offered to you by another party, Mr. Bissell will carefully advise you on your options and represent you in any negotiation. The firm handles all types of business transactions, including the following:

Business Acquisition, Sales, and Merger Transactions
Real Estate Purchase, Sale, and Lease Agreements
Operating, Shareholder, and Partnership Agreements
Employment Contracts and Noncompetition Agreements

As a result of his extensive experience litigating business and commercial disputes, Mr. Bissell has the insight to identify ambiguous or other potential pitfalls in contract terms. Addressing these issues up front can dramatically reduce the chances of costly litigation in the future.

CORPORATE AND BUSINESS ENTITY FORMATION

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS FORMATION ATTORNEY

Orange County Attorney for Forming an LLC, Corporation, or Partnership

Whether you want to start a new business in California or adopt a formal business entity from what was previously a sole proprietorship or partnership, it is in your best interest to consult an experienced lawyer who can guide you through the business formation process.

Orange County business formation attorney William G. Bissell provides attentive counsel and assistance in all of the following areas:

Business Entity Selection – Mr. Bissell can help you determine which type of business entity, corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited partnership, professional practice, or other option is the best fit for your specific business plans and goals.
Registration and Initial Setup – Once you have selected an entity, Mr. Bissell will complete the necessary registration paperwork, draft the operational agreement for the organization, and guide you through the process of holding an initial meeting and adopting minutes.
Ownership and Control Agreements – If your business is going to have multiple owners, it may be in your best interest to enter into a shareholder, partnership, or operating agreement.
Ongoing Compliance – To ensure your business continues to be recognized as a legitimate entity by the state of California, you will need to hold annual meetings and keep your registration up to date. Mr. Bissell can assist you with this process.

CONTRACT DISPUTES

ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACT DISPUTE ATTORNEY

Resolving Breach of Contract Disputes

If you or your business is involved in a contract dispute with another party, you should take prompt legal action. Orange County business lawyer William G. Bissell has successfully represented clients in contract disputes for more than 30 years.

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

ORANGE COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION LAWYER

Representing Contractors, Property Owners, and Other Parties

If you are involved in a payment dispute, warranty dispute, or any other dispute concerning a construction project, it is in your best interest to discuss your options with a lawyer with critical knowledge of and familiarity with the construction industry and who is experienced in litigating construction claims.

A significant portion of his practice is dedicated to the resolution of construction matters.

Litigating Collection Claims and Other Construction Disputes

If you have performed work on a construction project and have not been paid, Mr. Bissell can help you pursue your options for asserting your rights and collecting the money you are owed. Depending on the facts of your case, this may involve any or all of the following procedures:

Recording and Foreclosure of Mechanic’s Lien Rights
Serving and Enforcement of Stop Notice Rights
Enforcement of Payment Bond Rights on Private or Public Works

In addition to representing contractors and subcontractors in payment disputes, Mr. Bissell also represents property owners in disputes over performance issues, and he represents plaintiffs and defendants in construction defect disputes.

CONSTRUCTION TRANSACTIONS

ORANGE COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LAW ATTORNEY

Acting on Behalf of Contractors, Property Owners, Developers, and Other Clients

Construction contracts are among the most complex types of commercial agreements. They are also among the most likely to result in costly litigation. When negotiating the terms of any construction project, it is in your best interest to be represented by an experienced lawyer.

Newport Beach construction lawyer William G. Bissell has more than 30 years of experience advising and representing contractors, subcontractors, property owners, developers, and other construction industry clients in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.

Drafting Customized Contracts for Complex Construction Projects

Construction agreements typically involve numerous parties, interlocking contingencies, and complex technicalities. Whether you require assistance with drafting, reviewing, or negotiating a construction contract, you need a lawyer with a sophisticated understanding of these issues.

Mr. Bissell’s extensive background in litigating difficult construction claims emphasizes the importance of drafting effective and mutually agreed-upon contract terms.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Landlord-Tenant Disputes | Nondisclosure Disputes | Property Line Disputes

Whether you need help evicting a tenant or resolving any other real estate dispute, you need a real estate litigation lawyer with an extensive background in this area. Mr. Bissell is frequently called upon to represent property owners, tenants, and other parties in litigation over all types of real estate issues, including, but not limited to the following:

Lease Disputes – Mr. Bissell represents residential and commercial landlords in unlawful detainer and eviction matters. He also represents commercial property owners and tenants in other types of disputes over the terms and enforcement of commercial leases.
Purchase and Sale Agreement Disputes – If you are involved in a dispute over inspection conditions, nondisclosure of defects, or any other issue arising from a residential or commercial real estate purchase and sale contract, Mr. Bissell can protect your interests.
Disputes Between Property Owners – The firm represents clients in disputes over property lines, easements, rights of way, and other matters between property owners.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION

ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE LAW ATTORNEY

Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Real Estate Contracts and Leases

When negotiating a commercial lease or any other real estate contract, it is important to structure the transaction and set the terms of any ongoing relationships with other parties in a manner that reduces the risk of future litigation. An experienced lawyer can help you achieve this goal.

William G. Bissell has more than 30 years of experience facilitating complex transactions.

Helping Clients Achieve Their Goals and Protect Their Interests

While home purchase and sale contracts are often transacted without a lawyer, it is typically advisable to work with a legal counsel on more complex real estate transactions. Mr. Bissell frequently helps clients draft, review, and negotiate contracts, such as the following:

Commercial and Industrial Sale and Purchase Agreements
Commercial, Residential, and Industrial Lease Agreements
Space Rental Agreements (Solar Panels, Cell Phone Towers, Etc.)

Mr. Bissell’s extensive experience litigating real estate disputes gives him a great deal of insight into the difficulties caused by ambiguous and otherwise problematic contract terms. He is committed to helping clients avoid future litigation by entering into sound and ironclad contracts.

SHAREHOLDER AND PARTNERSHIP DISPUTES

ORANGE COUNTY SHAREHOLDER AND PARTNERSHIP DISPUTE LAWYER

When two or more people who have previously worked well together as partners or co-owners of a business decide that it is in their respective best interests to go their separate ways, there are a number of key issues that must be resolved. Disputes among business owners are often referred to as business divorces because they involve similar issues to those that arise from marital divorce cases. Like a divorce, a business dissolution case can also be a highly emotional situation for everyone involved.

Newport Beach partnership and shareholder dispute lawyer William G. Bissell has more than 30 years of experience advising and representing clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire. If you are involved in a dispute with your business partners or fellow stakeholders, he can provide valuable counsel.