Business & Corporate Law
Strategic outside general counsel, entity formation, contract negotiation, and M&A representation protecting businesses from formation through succession.
Legal Architecture Built for Operational Momentum & Enterprise Value
Every commercial decision carries legal, regulatory, and financial implications. At Wagner, Falconer & Judd, our Business & Corporate Law attorneys partner directly with founders, chief executives, and corporate leadership teams to anticipate risk before it disrupts operations.
Whether structuring a multi-member entity, negotiating mission-critical supplier and customer agreements, or preparing an established enterprise for acquisition or generational succession, we align legal execution with your commercial priorities across the United States and Canada.
Preventative Risk Management
Identifying contractual, governance, and compliance gaps before disputes materialize.
Outside General Counsel Retainers
Dedicated senior legal guidance tailored to your business cadence without full-time overhead.
Cross-Border U.S. / Canada Reach
Coordinated legal execution across Minneapolis, Brookfield, Billings, and Vancouver, B.C.
Why Enterprises Choose WFJ as Outside General Counsel
- Commercial Pragmatism: Contracts structured to close deals efficiently while preserving clear remedies.
- Integrated Firm Capabilities: Seamless coordination with WFJ’s Employment & Construction, Collections, and Litigation teams.
- Predictable Retainer Options: Transparent engagement models designed for growing middle-market and regional businesses.
- Direct Partner Accessibility: Responsive counsel from attorneys who understand your balance sheet and industry.
Core Business Law Capabilities
Our Business Law practice supports every stage of the corporate lifecycle—from foundational entity structuring to complex commercial transactions and leadership transitions.
Entity Formation & Corporate Governance
Strategic entity selection and governance frameworks including LLCs, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Operating Agreements, Corporate Bylaws, Buy-Sell Provisions, and Shareholder Agreements.
Commercial Contracts & Vendor Agreements
Precision drafting, redlining, and negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Supply & Distribution Contracts, Licensing Terms, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and SaaS/Technology agreements.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Succession
Comprehensive buy-side and sell-side representation encompassing Letters of Intent, Legal Due Diligence, Asset and Stock Purchase Agreements, Recapitalizations, and Family/Executive Exit Planning.
Outside General Counsel Services
On-demand executive legal counsel integrated directly into your leadership workflow—delivering day-to-day strategic advice, board governance support, and rapid contract turnaround without full-time overhead.
Commercial Real Estate & Leasing
Representation for landlords, corporate tenants, and property investors in office, industrial, and retail lease negotiations, commercial property acquisitions, title review, and financing transactions.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
Design and auditing of corporate compliance programs, multi-state foreign qualification filings, credit terms protection, and pre-dispute strategy to shield corporate assets from avoidable litigation.
4-Step Business Representation Process
A structured engagement framework engineered to protect enterprise value while keeping commercial transactions moving forward.
Business & Risk Assessment
We evaluate your corporate structure, existing contracts, operational workflows, and commercial objectives to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities.
Tailored Legal Architecture
Our attorneys design customized governance documents, transactional agreements, or M&A roadmaps calibrated to your industry and risk tolerance.
Proactive Execution & Negotiation
We lead counterparty negotiations, regulatory filings, and closing mechanics with decisive precision—securing favorable terms without unnecessary friction.
Ongoing Counsel & Growth Protection
As your enterprise scales into new markets or prepares for succession, WFJ provides continuous outside general counsel to safeguard long-term enterprise value.
Business Law Attorneys
Douglas M. Falconer
Senior Shareholder • Corporate & Commercial
Advises privately held enterprises, regional distributors, and multi-state businesses on corporate structuring, commercial contracts, credit risk architecture, and executive succession planning.
Garrett H. Sterling
Regional Counsel • M&A & Real Estate
Represents business owners, developers, and commercial operators across Montana and the Mountain West in entity formations, asset acquisitions, commercial leasing, and business transitions.
Claire M. Beaulieu
Canadian Practice Lead • Cross-Border Law
Guides U.S. and Canadian companies expanding across borders on subsidiary governance, cross-border commercial distribution contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate operations.
Business Law Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to common corporate structuring, contract, and outside general counsel questions.
Schedule a Confidential Business Consultation
Connect with our Business & Corporate Law practice group to discuss entity structuring, contract negotiations, outside general counsel retainers, or upcoming transactions.
Regional Office Coverage
All Offices →- Minneapolis, MN — U.S. Corporate Headquarters
- Brookfield, WI — Wisconsin Business Practice
- Billings, MT — Mountain West Commercial Counsel
- Vancouver, B.C., Canada — Canadian & Cross-Border Practice
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