Business and Commercial

Successful Commercial and Business Law Lawyers

At the law firm of Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery, Chartered, in Bethesda, our Maryland business law lawyers handle every aspect of commercial law from business formation to day-to-day operations to business succession issues. Since our firm was incorporated in 1977, we have been dedicated to providing our clients with the personal attention and lower costs associated with a small firm combined with large firm capabilities made possible by our experienced attorneys, our hard-working support staff, and our team approach to case management.

We advise clients with small to medium-sized businesses throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., in matters such as:

• Business creation – We can assist you with creating a limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), sole proprietorship, partnership, franchise, restaurant, retail store, bank, credit unions and more.
• Drafting agreements and documents – We can handle the process of incorporation, drafting purchase and sales agreements and real estate leases, and more.
• Enforcement of contracts – We can assist you with effective enforcement of a breached contract.
• Running the business – We can provide a guiding hand with company reorganization, in reviewing leases, drafting employment policies, and averting business bankruptcy.
• Succession – We can assist you with planning to pass a business on to your heirs.

Prompt, Professional Legal Representation at Reasonable Rates

Contact our business law lawyers at Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery, Chartered. As a full-service commercial law firm, we handle all of your legal needs, and with the same goals that you have: – cost-effective, helpful and successful legal representation.

Get Personalized Attention that is Focused on Your Needs

Because our firm is small, we can give your business the personal attention it deserves. Our business lawyers have the extensive experience handling complex litigation that you would expect of a respected law firm, but our size enables our professionals to remain accessible and responsive to you and your needs.

Our law office is conveniently located above the Bethesda Metro stop and near public bus transportation. We accept credit cards as payment, and offer Spanish and Korean translation services if required. Contact us at Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery, Chartered today to learn more about how we can help your business succeed. For more information, please see a second page on business and commercial law issues.

Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery, Chartered
3 Bethesda Metro Center
Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 961-9200
Fax: (301) 961-9229

Representing clients in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including suburban Maryland, (including the cities of Bethesda, Rockville, and Annapolis, and the counties of Montgomery, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) – and Northern Virginia (including the city of Alexandria and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William).