Corporate & business

Comprehensive legal services for corporate, business, and real estate matters

Gungoll Jackson brings extensive experience and tenacity to business, and real estate matters. Whether you’re looking to start a new business, navigating day-to-day operations, or handling complex transactions, our attorneys are committed to providing strategic, sensible advice tailored to your needs.

We work closely with businesses of all sizes, from startups to established businesses, to protect their company’s interests and ensure every legal challenge is met with sound judgment and unwavering dedication. Our team’s broad knowledge ensures we are equipped to manage all aspects of your business and real estate legal needs with efficiency.

Legal matters can be complex, and you may be wondering where to begin. Below are some of the most common questions business owners and corporate leaders have. While the answers can vary, we’re here to provide the guidance you need.

How can I protect my personal assets when starting a business in Oklahoma?
What key factors should we consider when forming a new business?
What form of business structure should we use?
How do we set up a limited liability corporation?
What legal requirements ensure proper corporate governance and minimize liabilities?
How can we train the owners and officers/directors of our business to understand their legal responsibilities?

Explore the key service areas below to see how we can assist your business.

Business formation & entity creation

We assist in determining and forming the right legal structure for your business, whether it’s a corporation, LLC, partnership, or sole proprietorship. From selecting the appropriate business structure to filing and creating necessary documents, the attorneys at Gungoll Jackson guide you through each step, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to set your business up for long-term success.

Legal services include:

Advising on business structure selection (limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, joint venture, etc.)
Business name registration
Filing formation documents (Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization)
Ensuring that business assets are titled and held in the proper business name
Counsel on liability protection and asset structuring
Drafting operating agreements, corporate bylaws, and shareholder agreements
Drafting initial business contracts
Ensuring regulatory and licensing compliance
Handling foreign entity registration for multi-state businesses
Managing securities compliance for capital raising
Setting up buy-sell agreements and exit strategies
Structuring ownership and management roles

Corporate restructuring

Proper structuring or restructuring of your business and operating entity can optimize operations, reduce liabilities, and enhance financial stability. Gungoll Jackson provides strategic guidance throughout the structuring or restructuring process. Whether negotiating mergers, acquisitions, or debt restructuring, we work toward a smooth transition with a focus on minimizing risk and protecting your business interests.

Legal services include:

Advising on restructuring strategies for financial stability or growth
Assisting with debt restructuring and refinancing
Drafting and negotiating restructuring agreements
Drafting sales, purchases, buyouts, spin-offs, and asset transfers
Assisting entity conversion or reorganization
Handling bankruptcy planning and creditor negotiations
Negotiating and advising in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Renegotiating contracts, leases, and vendor agreements

Corporate governance

We help businesses establish and maintain strong business governance practices, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Gungoll Jackson advises on board structure, owner relations, executive compensation, and risk management to promote transparency, accountability, and long-term success.

Legal services include:

Advising on executive compensation and employment agreements
Assisting with ownership rights and disputes
Conducting governance documentation and reviews
Counseling directors, manager, officers, and executives on fiduciary duties
Drafting and enforcing policies and procedures and codes of conduct including ethics policies
Drafting and updating corporate bylaws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
Overseeing annual meetings and corporate record-keeping
Preparing ownership and board resolutions
Providing legal guidance on stockholder agreements and voting rights
Assisting with annual meetings, business health reviews, and director, manager, officer, and executive training

Contracts & agreements

Gungoll Jackson provides comprehensive legal services for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, ensuring clarity and protection for all parties involved. Our work spans a wide range of agreements, including shareholder, joint venture, operating, and partnership agreements as well as bylaws; licensing deals employment contracts; and service contracts aimed at minimizing risk and promoting business growth.

Legal services include:

Purchase, sale, and distribution agreements
Licensing and intellectual property agreements
Operating, partnership, joint venture, shareholder agreements, and bylaws
Vendor contracts
Employment and independent contractor agreements
Commercial lease agreements
Warranties, indemnities, and liability provisions

Liens

We assist in the preparation, filing, and enforcement of liens, ensuring your interests are protected in construction and property-related matters. Gungoll Jackson helps clients get ahead of lien deadlines to avoid statutory time limits and works diligently to safeguard your rights.

Legal services include:

Advising lenders and creditors on secured transactions
Conducting title searches to identify existing liens
Counseling businesses on lien rights and compliance with state laws
Defending against wrongful or improper lien filings
Developing and recording lien notices and affidavits
Drafting mortgages, security agreements, and UCC-1 financing statements for secured transactions
Enforcing lien claims through litigation or foreclosure
Filing and enforcing mechanic’s and materialman’s (M&M) liens
Handling liens related to construction projects and contractors
Negotiating lien releases and settlements
Preparing lien waivers and subordination agreements
Representing property owners in lien disputes
Resolving disputes over priority and validity of liens
Assisting with judgment liens and collections

Real estate

Gungoll Jackson provides strategic counsel for all aspects of business-related real estate transactions, including property purchases and sales, leases, investment deals, and oil and gas related matters.

Legal services include:

Advising on land use, zoning, and permitting issues
Assisting with easements, rights-of-way, and access agreements
Counseling on land leases, land/property disputes, and title issues
Drafting and reviewing commercial lease agreements for landlords and tenants
Conducting due diligence for real estate transactions
Commercial lease agreements for landlords and tenants
Drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants and deed restrictions
Drafting and reviewing drilling title, division order title, and mineral title options
Assistance with real estate financing and loan transactions
Handling commercial property tax disputes and appeals
Handling foreclosures, short sales, and distressed property matters
Managing environmental compliance and risk assessments
Negotiating and drafting commercial purchase and sale agreements
Representing clients in eminent domain and property takings
Resolving real estate and title disputes, including payment and ownership disputes
Structuring real estate investments and joint ventures

Litigation

Our attorneys have extensive litigation experience and provide strong representation in business and real estate disputes.

Whether negotiating settlements or advocating in court, Gungoll Jackson works diligently to protect your interests and pursue favorable resolutions.

Legal services include:

Business tort claims
Construction and contractor disputes
Trade Secret violation claims
Unfair business practices claims
Business fraud and misrepresentation claims

Business loans, liens, and financial obligations
Commercial real estate transactions
Claims against directors, managers, officers, and directors
Ownership disputes
Mergers, acquisitions, and business dissolutions
Insurance coverage disputes for businesses

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