Business Law Attorneys in California
Business formation, contracts, corporate, m&a, commercial litigation, startups 42,773 pre-screened attorneys across 51 counties.
A plain-English overview of California business law: forming and maintaining entities, the $800 franchise tax, contracts, non-competes, disp
A step-by-step guide to forming a California LLC, covering Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1), the Statement of Information (Form LLC-12)
What Is Business Law in California?
California business attorneys handle entity formation, contracts, partnerships, and commercial disputes, plus California-specific rules like the non-compete ban (Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600).
When Do You Need a Business Law Attorney in California?
You may need a business law attorney in California when your situation involves business formation, contracts, corporate.
California Business Law Sub-Specialties
Business Law covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.
Business Formation
Business Formation matters in California fall within the broader Business Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in business formation cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Contracts
Contracts matters in California fall within the broader Business Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in contracts cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Corporate
Corporate matters in California fall within the broader Business Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in corporate cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
M&A
M&A matters in California fall within the broader Business Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in m&a cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation matters in California fall within the broader Business Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in commercial litigation cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Startups
Startups matters in California fall within the broader Business Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in startups cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Costs and Timeline
California business attorneys typically charge $300–$600/hr for advisory work or flat fees for formation services. The Superior Court's complex civil litigation programs handle intricate business disputes, and California's consumer-protection framework (UCL and CLRA) shapes much commercial practice.
California Laws and Statutes
California business law is governed by the California Corporations Code (corporations), the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.01 et seq. (LLCs), and consumer-protection law under the Unfair Competition Law (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200) and the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1750 et seq.).
Business Law Attorneys by County
Pre-screened business law attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.
California Business Law Guides & Resources
Free guides covering key topics in California business law. Plain-English, statute-cited.
Common Questions About California Business Law
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