Business Lawyers in Tampa

At Jacko Law Group, PC our business lawyers are committed to helping Tampa-based investment companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, advisers to public funds, and other professionals in the securities and finance industries with expert, strategic business counsel to help them succeed.

Our experienced business attorneys evaluate the business phase of our Tampa clients, and provide legal services based on their needs, from business formation and structuring, corporate and tax counsel for mergers and acquisitions and other transitions, to exit and succession planning. We are true partners to our clients’ success and give Tampa businesses the confidence to entrust us with their business needs.



    17+

    years helping businesses thrive.

    1000+

    businesses have used JLG for their business legal needs.

    20,000+

    Business contracts created for our clients.

    Business Attorney Services for
    Our Tampa Clients

    Corporate Governance

    Take control of your corporate governance today. Proactively manage risks, seize business opportunities, and maintain momentum towards reaching your business goals. Operate legally, ethically and in compliance with local laws and regulations.

    Independent Contractor & Employee Agreements

    The financial industry has unique considerations for independent contractors and employment agreements. We help you to customize your representatives’ agreement in accordance with regulatory standards and considerations.

    Outsourced General Corporate Counsel Services

    Hire our Corporate Counsellors to access our legal services on an as-needed basis without investing in an in-house legal department. Save money and stay protected by allowing our firm to be an extension of your company's legal department.

    Contract Review

    Mitigate potential risks and effectively manage your business arrangements. We review, analyze, and revise your contracts for compliance with current regulatory requirements. Take steps to ensure your contracts are legally binding and enforceable.

    Employment Termination Counseling

    We draft termination agreements, taking into consideration regulatory matters to protect your company from potential lawsuits. We advise on the process of terminating employees, including form U5 disclosures, the documentation you need to prepare, applicable restrictions, and representing your company throughout this process.

    Succession Planning Counsel

    Our succession planning lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to strategically develop and maintain succession plans that ensure appropriate exit planning and tax considerations for the owners and surviving business.

    Breakaway & Transition Planning

    Whether you are acquiring or merging with a firm, doing corporate restructuring, or breaking away from your current firm, we provide strategic legal services for all transition and breakaway matters.

    Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    Whether you're looking to buy or sell your business, Jacko Law Group has decades of Mergers and Acquisitions experience to ensure that you can consolidate businesses with confidence, with in-depth analysis, and personalized solutions.

    Securities Regulatory and Compliance

    We provide a comprehensive range of securities regulatory and compliance legal solutions such as regulatory filings, regulatory examinations and enforcement counsel, investment adviser, broker-dealer and investment company regulatory counsel, and more, working with you to keep your business compliant and on track to meet your business goals.

    Business Lawyers Your Tampa Firm Can Rely Upon

    The business lawyers of Jacko Law Group understand that our Tampa-based clients are unique, which is why we offer a tailored, 360-degree approach to setting them up for success and protecting their legal interests.

    If you are launching a new company, exploring a transition, or facing a legal dispute, Jacko Law Group can offer you experienced and effective legal counsel to accelerate and protect your business interests.

    We strive to be the best business lawyers for your Tampa business, and we appreciate the recognition.

    Selecting the Right Legal Partner in Tampa

    The business attorneys at Jacko Law Group have worked with firms in Tampa and throughout the United States for decades. We take immense pride in our long-standing client-attorney relationship and the trust our clients have in us.

    From the start of a business to when a client plans for a successor, our business attorneys have been present for it all, helping investment advisers, broker-dealers and others start, grow, and transition from their business.

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    Our business lawyers who work with Tampa-based business clients take pride in their work and remain unmatched in their commitment to increasing value and mitigating risk for their clients. In addition, as industry leaders in securities regulatory and compliance law, we provide our Tampa clients the benefit of having a business lawyer who has a deep understanding of their compliance needs and considers all the aspects of regulatory requirements of the state of Florida and agencies such as FINRA and the SEC.

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      Business Lawyers in Tampa: FAQs

      Contract Review:

      We proactively identify potential risks and effectively manage your business operations. We prepare, analyze, and help maintain your contracts, and review legal documents for compliance with applicable law and current regulatory requirements to ensure your contracts are legally binding and enforceable.

      Employee Agreements

      The financial industry has unique considerations for independent contractors and employment agreements. We help you to customize your representatives’ agreement in accordance with regulatory standards and considerations.

      Mergers and Acquisitions

      Whether you're looking to buy or sell your business, Jacko Law Group has decades of Mergers and Acquisitions experience to ensure that you can consolidate businesses with confidence, with in-depth analysis, and personalized solutions.

      Succession Planning Counsel

      Our succession planning lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to strategically develop and maintain succession plans that ensure appropriate exit planning and tax considerations for owners and the surviving business.

      Business lawyers serving Tampa firms offer legal services to start, grow, and protect the legal interests of the business.

      Tampa startups benefit from hiring a business lawyer to ensure their company is structured correctly to minimize corporate and tax pitfalls and meet regulatory requirements.

      Business lawyers in Tampa can help companies with mergers and acquisitions by providing vital information to guide decision-making, such as Due Diligence, Business Entity Formation, Purchase Agreement Terms, Ownership and Management Structure, Promissory note provisions, Employment and Vendor Arrangements, Contractor Agreements, and more.

      Tampa-based businesses considering a merger, or an acquisition will be well-advised to seek the counsel of a reputable business lawyer.

      A business lawyer serving Tampa companies provides an umbrella approach to all legal aspects of the business including formation, taxation, and other internal and external aspects that relate to the business. However, a corporate lawyer is concerned with the legal aspects of the business entity itself such as the formation and management of the business.

      Tampa-based investment advisers, broker-dealers, and others seeking a business lawyer should focus on lawyers with expertise and proven experience helping clients in the securities and financial industry, and who are knowledgeable of the complex laws and regulations businesses are faced with.

      Consultations with Tampa business lawyers are confidential and cannot be disclosed without the expressed consent of the client.

      Business lawyers who work with Tampa businesses typically base their payment structure on legal services provided and time and effort dedicated to the client.

      Business attorneys who work with Tampa businesses offer different services. Some law firms focus on transactional law, some on litigation, and some on both. Tampa businesses can find a reputable lawyer who can represent them in court and other disputes.

      Tampa businesses choose lawyers they can trust to provide experienced legal counsel and help them make the right business decisions. Business lawyers who work with Tampa investment advisers, investment companies, advisers to private funds, and broker-dealers assist their clients with structuring the most advantageous business entity, evaluating and counseling on mergers and acquisitions, in addition to reviewing and drafting documents.

      Business lawyers ensure that the clients' securities regulatory and compliance program meets the requirements of the state of Florida and other governing agencies.

      Jacko Law Group has decades of experience working with clients in Florida and around the country. Our business attorneys have helped numerous clients with their business needs such as company formation, mergers and acquisitions, exit planning, and so much more.

      Jacko Law Firm performs a conflict check before signing on a client.

      Finding the right business attorney for your Tampa business should depend on the lawyer’s experience working with clients like you, and clear and transparent communication.

      Reputable business lawyers perceive the client-attorney relationship as a partnership and are invested in their clients’ success. This is why it is essential to speak to several business attorneys to determine who fits your needs and your communication style best.

      Call us at 619.298.2880 or send an email to JLGattorneys@jackolg.com to schedule your next legal strategy session with our JLG Team.