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Law Offices of
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520 Redondo Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-4491 Fax (562) 434-4492
(800) 306-2001
e-mail:
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Business Law & Litigation |
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Mr. Cosio has been retained by several business owners on various matters. Business services include but is not limited to incorporating businesses, bulk sale transfers, net
leases, vendor contracts, business litigation and employment issues. LLC
drafting is also available.
Mr. Cosio has previously taught contract law and business law for five years at the college level. He
utilize his knowledge as a former professor when drafting and interpreting
business contracts. He has drafted contracts for several businesses in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Things do go wrong. Employees claim they are wrongfully terminated. Competitors unfairly compete using your proprietary information.
Customers fail to pay. Products are defective. Contracts are breached. When problems cannot be resolved without litigation, the Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio has the experience to zealously represent your interests in court, before arbitrators,
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| Legal Services For Small and Medium-sized Businesses: |
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| A plethora of legal issues face today's small and medium-sized businesses. State and Federal laws and regulations permeate the workplace and affect how business is
transacted. The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio helps you economically navigate through these waters so that you can get down to business. We offer new clients a free initial consultation. We can help make your business a success and reduce your risk
of loss. |
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| Starting a Business: |
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| Starting a new business takes planning. Every entrepreneur should have a business plan, a marketing plan and a personal financial plan. If you own a home or other substantial
assets, there are business entities that can shield your personal assets from business creditors and business tort liabilities. The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio can help you determine the type of business entity that is right for you. |
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| Business Entity Formation: |
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| The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio represents promoters and businesses in the formation of, and forms, business entities such as corporations, general partnerships,
limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and joint ventures. We provide legal advice concerning the ramifications of each type of entity and work with our clients to assure that the entity chosen for their business will meet legal requirements
and our clients needs. |
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| Business Legal Services: |
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The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio represents individuals and business entities in, and provides documentation services for, business dissolutions, mergers, acquisitions,
sales, purchases, trades, and assignments. We also draft business operation documentation such as minutes, by-laws, operating agreements, shareholders agreements, buy-sell agreements, pledge agreements, security agreements, asset purchase contracts, and
notes. In addition, we draft certificates, applications, and other forms for filing and recordation with the appropriate governmental authorities.
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| Business Transactions: |
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| The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio represents clients in business transactions. We negotiate and draft business contracts including, but not limited to, stock purchase,
security, dissolution, trade secret, independent contractor, requirements, sales, indemnity, release, construction, management, and loan agreements. |
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| Employee Training and Complaint Investigations: |
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U.S. Supreme Court and California Appellate Court decisions make it clear that proper policies concerning, and thorough investigations by outside counsel of, employee
harassment and discrimination complaints, followed by appropriate discipline, can shield an employer from liability for wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination claims. The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio conducts harassment and
discrimination training and employee complaint investigations.
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| Business Litigation: |
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| The attorneys at The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio have extensive business litigation experience. We have successfully represented businesses and entrepreneurs in
contract disputes, business tort cases, unfair competition litigation, collection matters, product liability actions and partnership disputes. |
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| Business Owner Disputes: |
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During the life of a business, disputes often arise between members, partners, or shareholders. The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio represents business entities and their
owners in involuntary dissolution actions, partnership disputes, business tort cases, fraud claims, accounting litigation, and shareholder actions. We also act as arbitrators for such disputes. Our extensive business background permits us to cut to the
heart of economic issues in order to find inexpensive solutions to complex problems.
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| Arbitration and Mediation: |
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One of the problems facing
business owners with legal disputes is the public nature of the Court system. Your competitors can gather information about your business operations
from public court filings. Customers may be dissuaded from frequenting your business if there is public disclosure of claims of business impropriety. Private, non-judicial arbitration or mediation can frequently be used to less expensively resolve
disputes and prevent adverse publicity for your business. The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio represents businesses in arbitrations and mediations. I have also acted as an arbitrator.
Mr. Cosio has acted as a fee arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar
Association since 1996.
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| Employment Litigation: |
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Should an employee file a wrongful termination lawsuit, or make a claim of discrimination or harassment, The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio is equipped to zealously
defend your business. The Law Offices of R. M. Anthony Cosio also represents employees with claims against employers. Since we have represented both labor and management, we are in a unique position to anticipate the litigation tactics of your adversary.
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