§ 02Business Law
Start, grow and protect your business.
Small businesses are the backbone of our community. We help owners make sound decisions at every stage, from forming a company to signing the agreements that keep it running.
What we handle
Counsel for every stage of business.
Whether you are opening your doors for the first time or running an established company, we provide practical legal guidance that helps you avoid problems, and handle them well when they arise.
Request a consultationIncorporation & formation
Choosing the right structure for your business, whether an LLC, corporation or partnership, and setting it up correctly from day one.
Taxation
Guidance on the tax consequences of how your business is organized and how it operates.
Contracts
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements with customers, vendors, partners and landlords.
Intellectual property
Protecting the names, brands and creative work that set your business apart.
Employment
Practical counsel on hiring, employment agreements, workplace policies and disputes.
Negotiations
A prepared, steady advocate at the table when the terms really matter.
Commercial real estate
Buying, selling and leasing the property your business depends on.
Bankruptcy
Clear guidance on your options when a business faces financial difficulty.
Antitrust
Advice on the fair-competition rules that govern pricing, agreements and business practices.
“We understand how important your business is to our community, so we are committed to helping you successfully start, grow and protect it.”
Tyler Mahaffey Law
The hometown difference
Counsel that comes to you.
Three offices, free consultations and, when you need it, a house call. Working with a hometown attorney should feel this simple.
Free consultation
Your first conversation is free. Tell us what is going on, and we will help you understand your options.
House calls
Can’t make it to the office? We still make house calls, and will meet you at home when that is easier.
Three offices
Watkinsville, Waynesboro and Wrens: counsel that is close to home, wherever you are.
Stress-free, start to finish
We coordinate the details and keep you informed, so the whole process stays clear and calm.
More ways we help
Other practice areas.
Real Estate
Buying a home is about quality of life. We make sure your closing is smooth, secure and stress-free.
Learn moreEstate Planning
Estate planning is about taking control of your life now, not just about your wishes later.
Learn morePersonal Injury
Accidents happen, and they are frightening when they do. We help you get the care and compensation you deserve.
Learn moreFree Consultation
Let’s talk about what you need.
Your consultation is free. Tell us what is going on, and we will help you understand your options and the road ahead.