We know how difficult it is to create a new, viable business. Nave & Cortell can help you build a solid foundation from which to grow, including selecting the right type of entity for your business, whether a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership; establishing your entity’s structure and governance; drafting operating, partnership, or shareholder agreements; and structuring financing.

Once your business is established let Nave & Cortell help you navigate the day-to-day legal issues, from vendor and service agreements, to compliance, risk management, product safety and liability, insurance, benefits administration, and employment matters. We also advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, earn outs, financing (debt and equity), joint ventures, and other strategic relationships.

Nave & Cortell serves as outside general counsel to a number of clients because full-time in-house general counsel can be very costly and inefficient. We regularly provide advice to governing boards and senior management, as well as human resources, risk management, and compliance departments. We help our clients strategically place themselves in a position to achieve their goals and succeed in their ventures.

Nave & Cortell represents a variety of public entities, including hospitals, airports and water agencies. In addition to business transactions, we provide advice concerning the Brown Act, Public Records Act, conflicts of interest and AB 1234 ethics training, the California Environmental Quality Act, and public works projects.