Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. - Chesapeake, VA

Premier Corporate and Business Law Representation in Chesapeake

For more than a century, enterprises across Virginia have relied on Kaufman and Canoles, P.C. for visionary legal counsel and strategic business solutions. Tracing its roots back to 1919, the firm has grown into one of the largest corporate practices in southeastern Virginia. Operating from Lake Center I on Independence Parkway in Chesapeake, the firm combines national capability with deep regional understanding. With nearly one hundred attorneys across seven offices, the firm represents corporations, regional lenders, commercial developers, healthcare networks, and growing businesses. Whether your company needs to hire a business litigation lawyer for a contract dispute or retain a commercial real estate attorney for land development, Kaufman and Canoles delivers exceptional advocacy.

Comprehensive Corporate, Banking, and Real Estate Solutions

Kaufman and Canoles is renowned for delivering practical execution on complex corporate matters. The Chesapeake office coordinates firm-wide to provide counsel in:

• Commercial real estate and land use: Advising developers, investors, and property owners on zoning, commercial leasing, title matters, financing, and eminent domain.
• Business formation and mergers: Assisting startups and established corporations with business formation, governance, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Business litigation and dispute resolution: Representing corporate clients in contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, and fiduciary litigation in state and federal courts.
• Banking and creditors rights: Representing commercial banks, credit unions, and corporate debtors in lending transactions, loan workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings.

Specialized Services for Employers, Families, and Innovators

Clients who need a lawyer immediately to navigate regulatory compliance and operational risk benefit from experienced multidisciplinary teams:

• Labor and employment law: Counseling management on wage and hour rules, employee handbooks, non-compete agreements, and workplace discrimination defense.
• Intellectual property and technology: Assisting companies with trademark registrations, copyright protection, licensing, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Estate planning and wealth transfer: Designing comprehensive living trusts, asset protection plans, and probate administration for family wealth preservation.
• Alcoholic beverage licensing: Assisting breweries, wineries, distributors, and restaurants with Virginia ABC compliance and licensing approvals.

Century-Long Heritage and Prestigious Recognition

Kaufman and Canoles is consistently ranked among the nation leading law firms by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and U.S. News - Best Law Firms. The firm has earned distinction on the BTI Client Service A-Team for exceptional client service. As the exclusive Virginia member of TerraLex, an elite global network of independent law firms, Kaufman and Canoles connects clients with top legal resources worldwide. Driven by its defining motto, We can. And we will., the firm remains a pillar of legal excellence across Chesapeake and the Mid-Atlantic.