As Your Counsel Personalized Legal Services & Strategic Business Counseling - Eugene, OR

Forward-Thinking Business and Corporate Law in Eugene

Building a successful enterprise in the Pacific Northwest requires a legal partner who understands both statutory compliance and modern commercial realities. Situated in the vibrant 5th Street Public Market area of Eugene, As Your Counsel provides tailored legal representation designed specifically for innovative founders, local businesses, and real estate developers. Established by attorney Sunny S. Kakwani, the practice breaks away from rigid traditional models by offering proactive counsel, predictable fee structures, and customized solutions. Whether launching an ambitious venture or scaling an existing operation across Lane County, entrepreneurs who need to hire a lawyer receive dedicated advocacy that aligns legal precision with long-term commercial growth.

Strategic Startup Law and Business Formation Solutions

Launching a new company demands a solid contractual bedrock. Emerging entrepreneurs regularly turn to this practice when looking to find an attorney who can steer their venture through entity selection, capital structuring, and governance protocols. Core services include:

• Entity structuring and business formation: Advising founders on forming limited liability companies (LLCs), S-corporations, C-corporations, and benefit companies under Oregon corporate statutes, accompanied by custom operating agreements and bylaws.
• Commercial contract drafting: Negotiating and preparing vendor contracts, independent contractor agreements, client service terms, nondisclosure agreements, and strategic partnership compacts.
• Seed capital and investor financing: Drafting Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE), convertible notes, and founder equity allocation plans that protect ownership while fueling operational expansion.

Commercial Real Estate and Property Transactions

Real estate investments represent substantial financial commitments that carry distinct regulatory hurdles. As Your Counsel advises commercial property owners, tenants, and developers across the Willamette Valley on navigating multifaceted property transactions. The firm assists clients with negotiating commercial leases, managing property acquisitions, structuring Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, and navigating municipal zoning requirements. When property disputes or commercial landlord conflicts arise, the firm implements assertive negotiation tactics aimed at safeguarding investments and achieving swift resolution.

Ongoing General Counsel and Risk Management

Mid-sized enterprises often require consistent legal guidance without the overhead of full-time in-house legal departments. Through customized fractional general counsel packages, the firm delivers ongoing guidance regarding regulatory compliance, employment law matters, trademark registration, intellectual property transactions, and risk mitigation. When sudden operational crises or shareholder disputes emerge, leadership teams that need a lawyer urgently can count on responsive guidance and sound conflict resolution strategies.

Comprehensive Estate Planning for Business Owners

Preserving family wealth and protecting business continuity go hand in hand. The firm crafts customized estate plans tailored to business founders, investors, and families throughout Eugene. Legal services include preparing revocable living trusts, last wills and testaments, durable powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and business succession directives. Clients seeking to safeguard their financial future can book a legal consultation today to explore transparent flat-rate packages that protect their personal legacy and commercial assets.