Business & Corporate Law

The pratfalls of the legal environment of your business are numerous. Our legal expertise can help you navigate those waters to keep the law on your side. Whether it be drafting contracts and employment agreements or simply providing legal advice that you can rely on, we will be there to keep everything buttoned up.

Business Organization & Entity Formation

Entrepreneurs are our specialty. Your new venture is our new venture. The Law Offices of Michael P. Whelan handles formation of business entities (Limited Liability Corporations, Corporations, S-Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Professional Limited Liability Partnerships, and Limited Liability Limited Partnerships). We will find the best way to organize your business to suit your needs and goals. We can also draft contracts to purchase businesses and/or assets and be your right hand in your negotiations. Let’s build this thing together.

Contracts

Contracts can be complicated, unclear and misleading. It is our job to clear up the mess. We can draft your contracts for you and/or help you deal with an existing contract. We advise clients regarding a wide variety of contracts such as; Promissory Notes, Security Agreements, Purchase Agreements, Lease Agreements, Buy/Sale Contracts, Non-compete Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Non solicitation agreements, Employment Contracts and Severance Contracts. Whatever it is, we will ensure that your interests are protected.

Election Law

With years of experience working for political campaigns, fundraising and being there on election night we know what you are facing. The Laws governing elections are complicated, and frankly, you don’t have time to sort through them. Campaign finance, public disclosure, ethics, you name it. We will keep you in the know and in compliance. Our expertise will keep you on the right side of the law and on the road to victory. We can also set up your PACs and manage your political giving. Most ethical mistakes are made not because you are trying to break the rules, but because you didn’t know the rules were there.

Entertainment Law

Your job is to entertain, we handle the rest. As your attorney we represent you in all aspects of your business. Entertainment law is vast and it is important to have an attorney on your side to make sure that you are protected while you chase your dream.

Hospitality Law

You serve the food and drinks, and we will make sure you are allowed to. Your restaurant is your baby and we’ll make sure she is up to date on all of her shots and vaccinations. We offer Tulsa everything from legal help with day to day compliance, you getting set up with the ABLE commission and health department and keep you up to date on the law. Once we get you there, we’ll be here to keep you there.

Wills and Estate Planning

It is never too soon to ensure that your legacy continues just the way you want. Our office offers counsel on all matters regarding your last will and testament, powers of attorney and health care directives. The time to start planning for your estate is now. Call us and we will cover every base.

Not for Profit Law

There is no greater gift than charity to a worthy cause. Arts organizations and philanthropic organizations alike are the life blood of our society. Whether you are starting from the ground floor or building to bigger better things, we can help. The arts are a passion for us. Lets work together to ensure your mission is on track and stays that way.

General Practice

The law is a great big wilderness and we have the tools to brave its challenges. With a large network of attorneys and contacts, we will get your problems solved. If we can’t, we will find you someone who can.