Nine questions to ask before you sign a commercial lease
Rent is only one line of a lease. These nine questions surface the clauses that quietly decide what a location really costs you.
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Business counsel in Charlotte, NC
Contracts, formations and deals for owners who want a straight answer and a lawyer who returns calls.
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Practice Areas
Where I help owners
Business Formation
Entity choice, operating agreements and board records set up so owners know who decides what, and why.
Employment Terms
Offer letters, handbooks, contractor terms and restrictive covenants drafted to fit North Carolina law.
Brands & Copyright
Clearance searches, filings and licensing so the name and the work you built stay yours to use.
Buying a Business
Diligence, purchase agreements and closing checklists for owners buying or selling a company.
Owner Tax Planning
Working beside your CPA on structure, compensation and sale terms before the tax bill is set.
Contract Disputes
Demand letters, negotiation and mediation aimed at settling a broken deal before it reaches court.
About Julian Pruitt
A business lawyer who picks up the phone
I founded Pruitt Law to give owners the kind of counsel usually reserved for large companies: a lawyer who knows the business, answers the phone and explains the tradeoffs before anything is signed. Most clients stay with me for years.
Julian Pruitt
Founder, Pruitt Law
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Bring the contract, the question or the deal. We will map your options and the next steps together.
Case Results
Recent work for owners like you
$38,500,000
Governance Overhaul
A three-owner manufacturer rebuilt its governance ahead of a recapitalization.
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$12,400,000
Distributor Buyout
A regional buyer acquired a distributor with forty employees and key supplier contracts.
Read MoreIllustrative matters for a fictional firm. Figures show deal or license value, not fees or court awards. Past results do not predict future outcomes.
Client Stories
What owners say about my work
Illustrative notes from the kinds of owners I serve, shared to show how the work feels from their side.
Book a Call“Julian walked us through the sale of our family distribution company one document at a time. We always knew what was coming next, what it would cost and which decisions were ours to make.”
Walter Hensley
Illustrative client, seller