Practice Areas

Business Transactions and Operations

Murtaugh LLP advises business owners, entrepreneurs, and professional service firms on business transactions and day-to-day operations, with a focus on building strong legal foundations and supporting long-term growth.

Our Approach

Supporting business decisions with practical legal insight

The firm works with clients at every stage of the business lifecycle, from entity formation through expansion, transition, and succession.

Clients include closely held companies, design professionals, and real estate investors. Matters often involve entity formation, ongoing business counseling, mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, and commercial real estate transactions.

The approach is practical and aligned with how businesses operate. Advice is structured to support decision-making, manage risk, and position the business for continuity and future opportunities.

Areas of Focus

How we can help in this area

Entity Formation and Business Counseling


The firm advises clients on the formation of LLCs and corporations, as well as ongoing business counseling. This includes selecting the appropriate entity structure, preparing governing documents, and providing outside general counsel support for operational and strategic decisions.

Business counseling often includes guidance on contracts, internal governance, and planning for future transitions, including business succession planning and implementation.

Architect & Engineer Representation


Murtaugh LLP represents architects, engineers, and design professionals in matters involving licensing, entity structuring, and operational considerations unique to their practices. The firm advises on specialized entities and regulatory requirements that apply to design professionals.

This work is integrated with broader business counseling to support the long-term growth and stability of design firms.

Mergers and Acquisitions and Business Succession Planning


The firm advises business owners on mergers and acquisitions and business succession planning, with a focus on exit strategy and long-term planning. This includes preparing businesses for sale, structuring transactions, and supporting ownership transitions.

Succession planning is tailored to business owners who are planning for retirement or a shift in leadership, with attention to continuity and preservation of value.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions


Murtaugh LLP represents clients in commercial real estate transactions, including commercial leases, property acquisitions, and sales. The firm works with business owners and investors to structure transactions that align with their operational and financial goals.

Matters often involve negotiation of lease terms, purchase and sale agreements, and coordination with broader business objectives.

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