General Business Counsel

	"Benjamin A. Barnes, P.C. serves as our legal staff. They guide us on issues with the business, the corporation and our clients. We get quick responses and good general advice on everything from contract writing to planning. Benjamin is an excellent mediator—strong and gentle at the same time. He knows when to stop and when to go on." -- Thor Holbek, President, The Holbek Group, Inc.

Benjamin A. Barnes, P.C. represents privately held businesses and their owners throughout western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties). We provide expert and responsive legal services, including general counsel, dispute resolution, and litigation.

When you have a questions about your business, Benjamin A. Barnes, P.C. will listen to the problem, offer considered counsel, and take the necessary action. We take the time to learn about you, your business, and your goals so that we can serve you more effectively. We make this investment in you from the start, because we know that our strength lies in the long-term relationships we build with our business clients.

For established businesses, services provided include commercial loans and financing, employer/employee matters, expansion/downsizing, new market planning, asset sales and acquisitions, ownership transition planning, annual filings and corporate record keeping, and zoning and permitting. For start-up businesses, services include pre-formation meetings, selection of business entity type, incorporation, review of business plans, benefits, contract revision, expansion management, counsel regarding tax and accounting issues, and permitting and regulatory compliance.