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Practical Legal Counsel for Every Stage of Business

Trusted advisors helping businesses grow with confidence and clarity.

Clark Partington’s Business Practice Group helps companies, entrepreneurs, and investors navigate the legal challenges that come with starting, running, and growing a business. We serve clients of all sizes, including local startups, family-owned operations, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions, providing the strategic guidance they need to make informed decisions.

Our attorneys handle a wide range of business matters, including formation, contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. This practice area is essential for clients who want to operate efficiently, manage risk, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Comprehensive Business Law Services

Our Business Practice Group provides full-service legal support for companies at every stage of growth. We help clients form, manage, and protect their businesses through practical counsel and proactive solutions.

Formation

Business Formation and Corporate Law

General counsel for everyday operations and long-term planning.

Business Succession Planning

Creating strategies for smooth ownership and leadership transitions.

Ongoing Operations

Contracts and Agreements

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements that protect your business interests.

Intellectual Property

Managing business relationships and intellectual property with clarity.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations.

Ownership and Securities

Securities, Corporate, and Business Ownership Matters

Advising on governance, capital, and investor relations.

Private Offerings

Helping businesses raise capital through compliant private placements.

Disputes and Exit

Mergers and Acquisitions

Supporting buyers and sellers through due diligence, negotiation, and closing.

Corporate Disputes and Dissolutions

Resolving internal conflicts and guiding businesses through transitions.

Entity and Shareholder Disputes

Protecting ownership rights and resolving disputes effectively.

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Proven Experience Across Industries

Clark Partington’s Business Practice Group has guided clients through some of Northwest Florida’s most complex and high-impact business matters. Our work reflects a deep understanding of the industries that drive our region and a commitment to helping clients achieve practical, lasting results.

Our attorneys

Meet Our Attorneys

Clark Partington’s business attorneys bring deep experience in corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters.

Keith L. Bell, Jr.

President & Managing Shareholder

Judson C. Brandt

Shareholder

Connor M. Burke

Attorney at Law

Bruton M. Campbell-Work

Shareholder

Scott M. Campbell

Shareholder | Board Certified in Real Estate Law & Condo & Planned Development

Sara N. Davis

Attorney at Law

Megan F. Fry

Shareholder

Mary Grace Gatewood

Shareholder

Bailey Howard

Attorney at Law | Board Certified Appellate Practice Specialist

Alfred J. Lojo

Of Counsel

Glenn E. Lovett

Shareholder

Stephen A. Luongo

Attorney at Law

Ian S. Macdonald

Shareholder

Sallie Papajohn Neese

Attorney

Jason W. Peterson

Shareholder

A.J. Reed

Attorney

Scott A. Remington

Shareholder

Michael J. Schofield

Shareholder | Board Certified Aviation Lawyer

Richard N. Sherrill

Shareholder | Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Amy P. Slaman

Shareholder

Andrew M. Spencer

Shareholder

Trevor A. Thompson

Shareholder

Rhett J. Williams

Shareholder

Katherine Y. Wu

Attorney
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Business Law Insights

At Clark Partington, we believe knowledge should be shared. Our attorneys and staff regularly publish articles, news, and legal updates designed to educate and inform the community on key business and legal developments.

Connect With Our Business Law Team

Every business decision carries legal implications. Whether you are forming a new company, finalizing a contract, or preparing for a major transaction, our attorneys are ready to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.