Business Details
Trusted Corporate Law Attorneys in Southern California
Adams Corporate Law has provided expert legal counsel to California businesses for over 25 years. Our firm specializes in corporate transactions, securities law, business formation, and growth financing, serving clients across diverse industries including technology, entertainment, and manufacturing. With offices throughout Southern California, we combine decades of experience with a client-centric approach to deliver strategic legal solutions tailored to each business's unique needs.Our attorneys bring extensive expertise in negotiating complex deals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting client interests in mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of legal developments to provide forward-thinking guidance that supports long-term business growth.
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Formation
Securities Law
Angel Financing
Corporate Governance
Contract Drafting
Startup Guidance
General Counsel Services
Partner Buyouts
Entity Formations
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in corporate law and securities transactions
- Representation across diverse industries including tech and entertainment
- Handling deals ranging from $1M to $100M in value
- Strategic legal guidance tailored to client growth objectives
- Comprehensive support from business formation to exit strategies
What people say
Incredible in negotiation
Consummate professional
Trustworthy and responsive
Perfect legal adviser
Can do attitude
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A attorneys represent buyers and sellers in corporate transactions ranging from $1M to $100M. We handle due diligence, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth deal closures while protecting client interests. Our team specializes in structuring favorable terms for business combinations and acquisitions across multiple industries.
Securities Law
We provide comprehensive securities law services including compliance, private placements, and public offerings. Our attorneys assist companies with SEC regulations, crowdfunding portals, and financing transactions while ensuring adherence to state and federal securities laws for both public and private companies.
Business Formation
Our firm guides entrepreneurs through selecting and establishing appropriate business entities including LLCs, C corporations, and S corporations. We provide strategic advice on tax implications, liability protection, and growth financing considerations when forming new California businesses.
Angel Financing
We represent both emerging companies and investors in angel financing transactions. Our services include structuring investment terms, preparing offering documents, and connecting startups with qualified investors to facilitate capital formation for growth-oriented businesses.
Corporate Governance
Our attorneys help businesses establish effective governance frameworks, including shareholder agreements, board structures, and compliance protocols. We provide ongoing counsel to ensure proper corporate governance practices that align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
People
Addison K. Adams
Attorney, Founder
With over 25 years of experience, Addison Adams specializes in corporate transactions and securities law. He has represented companies in deals exceeding $100M and provides strategic counsel for business growth and compliance matters.
Daniel Gavilanes
Attorney, Of Counsel
Daniel Gavilanes brings extensive transactional experience to corporate clients, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions. He provides practical legal solutions for businesses navigating complex commercial deals.
Matthew J. Staub
Attorney, Senior Associate
Matthew Staub specializes in corporate governance and business formation. He assists companies with entity structuring, compliance matters, and contract negotiations to support long-term business objectives.
Suhrud Shah
Attorney, Of Counsel
Suhrud Shah focuses on securities law compliance and financing transactions. He advises clients on regulatory requirements and capital formation strategies for public and private company offerings.
Jacob Schultz
Attorney, Of Counsel
Jacob Schultz represents businesses in corporate transactions and partnership matters. He provides strategic counsel for mergers, acquisitions, and partnership transitions across various industries.
Questions
What corporate law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in mergers & acquisitions, securities law compliance, business formation, angel financing, corporate governance, and contract drafting for California businesses.
How can you help with business entity formation?
Our attorneys guide clients through selecting and establishing appropriate business structures including LLCs, C corporations, and S corporations tailored to their growth objectives.
Do you handle cross-industry legal matters?
Yes, we represent clients in technology, entertainment, manufacturing, healthcare, and other sectors with customized legal solutions for their specific industry needs.
What experience do you have with startup financing?
Our team has extensive experience in angel financing, venture capital transactions, and crowdfunding for emerging growth companies seeking capital formation.
How do you approach complex corporate transactions?
We combine decades of transactional experience with strategic legal analysis to protect client interests in mergers, acquisitions, and partnership transitions.
