Business Lawyer Serving
Roswell, GA

Founded in 1839 along the Chattahoochee River, Roswell has grown from a mill town into one of Georgia’s most prosperous business communities. Home to over 94,000 residents and Fortune 500 companies like Kimberly-Clark’s headquarters, the city combines Southern heritage with modern commerce just 20 miles north of Atlanta.

At Battleson Law, LLC, our team understands the unique challenges facing companies here, from Historic Roswell’s development guidelines to the regulatory needs of growing biotech firms. We provide legal counsel that addresses both local requirements and broader metropolitan market opportunities.

As a premier law firm with extensive experience serving clients throughout North Fulton County, we combine deep knowledge of Georgia business law with practical insights from decades of growth-stage company experience. Our practice focuses on solutions that help businesses succeed in this distinctive market.

Comprehensive Business Legal Services for Roswell Companies

Business & Employment Disputes

Even well-managed Roswell businesses occasionally face commercial disputes requiring skilled legal intervention. Our corporate attorney near Roswell handles business matters and litigation with extensive experience across various industry sectors:

Business & Commercial Disputes: Resolving complex disagreements between businesses, partners, and stakeholders through strategic negotiation, mediation, and litigation when necessary, focusing on protecting company interests. Our approach addresses contract performance disputes, partnership conflicts, and shareholder disagreements through comprehensive legal strategies tailored to each situation.
Real Estate & Real Estate Investment Disputes: Handling disagreements in real estate transactions, including contract disputes, property line disagreements, landlord-tenant conflicts, and property development issues through mediation, arbitration, or litigation to achieve favorable resolutions.
Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, Non-Disclosure & Trade Secrets: Comprehensive support in drafting, reviewing, and enforcing non-compete agreements, non-solicit clauses, NDAs, and trade secrets protection, ensuring your business’s protective measures are both effective and enforceable under Georgia law.
Employment Discrimination: Tailored support for businesses and individuals dealing with employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and national origin, with compliance guidance and representation services.
Wage and Overtime Disputes (FLSA – Employee Compensation): Assisting employees and employers with wage and overtime disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act, including overtime compensation issues, employee misclassification, incorrect wage calculations, and unpaid wages.

Business / Corporate Law

Roswell attracts visionary entrepreneurs and established enterprises seeking optimal business structures for sustainable growth and operational excellence. Our business attorney serving Roswell provides sophisticated business law services with proper planning for long-term success:

Outsourced General Counsel: Cost-effective alternative to full-time in-house counsel, providing ongoing legal guidance, contract review, compliance support, and strategic business advice on demand.
Entity Formation: Comprehensive business formation services including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships with proper structuring for tax efficiency, liability protection, and operational flexibility.
Franchise Attorney: Complete franchise legal support including FDD review, franchise agreement negotiation, compliance guidance, and dispute resolution for franchisors and franchisees.
Business Contracts: Professional drafting, review, and negotiation of all business agreements including vendor contracts, employment agreements, partnership documents, and service contracts.
Business Transactions: Full-service support for mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships with comprehensive due diligence and documentation.
Start Up / Entrepreneur: Specialized legal services for startups including entity selection, founder agreements, intellectual property protection, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance.
Buying / Selling A Business: Complete transaction support from initial valuation through closing, including due diligence, purchase agreements, asset transfers, and post-closing integration.
Corporate Finance: Our corporate law near Roswell services involve sophisticated financing solutions. These include equity investments, debt structuring, securities compliance, and capital raising for growing businesses.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Business Attorney: Specialized legal services for ATM operators, including regulatory compliance, location agreements, licensing, and operational guidance.
COAM (Coin Operated Amusement Machines) Lawyer: Expert legal support for coin-operated amusement machine businesses including licensing, compliance with Georgia gaming laws, and regulatory guidance.
Insurance: Commercial insurance dispute resolution, policy review and analysis, coverage litigation, and strategic guidance for insurance-related business matters.

Commercial Real Estate & Finance

Roswell’s dynamic business ecosystem creates exceptional strategic transactions and market consolidation opportunities. Our business law firm near Roswell provides comprehensive real estate and finance support with decades of experience:

Commercial Leasing: Comprehensive legal support for landlords and tenants in commercial lease agreements, including lease negotiation, review, and dispute resolution. We assist with lease terms, rent amounts, maintenance responsibilities, renewal options, and ensure agreements serve your best interests for office, retail, or industrial spaces.
Commercial Real Estate Finance / Debt & Equity: Legal guidance on debt and equity financing for commercial real estate investments, including mortgages, construction loans, and equity partnerships. We help structure financing strategies that align with investment goals while managing risk and maximizing potential returns through appropriate financing mechanisms.
Construction Contracts & Dispute Resolution: Expert handling of construction contract drafting and dispute resolution, ensuring projects proceed smoothly with clear scope, timeline, and budget parameters. We represent construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation to protect client interests and minimize project disruption.
Investment Partnership / Entity Structuring: Tailored legal solutions for forming and structuring investment partnerships and entities in commercial real estate. We assist with LLC formation, partnerships, and other business structures to optimize liability protection, tax efficiency, operational flexibility, and alignment with investment strategies.
Purchase and Sale Agreements: Comprehensive support for real estate purchase and sale transactions, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation. We ensure proper legal descriptions, sale terms, contingencies, and closing details while guiding through the complexities of Atlanta-area real estate transactions.

New Loans, Refinancings & Loan Workouts

Growing Roswell companies require innovative capital solutions to fund expansion, technology acquisition, and working capital optimization. Our corporate lawyer near Roswell assists with comprehensive planning and risk management:

SBA Loan: Comprehensive assistance with Small Business Administration loans, including 7(a) loans for working capital and expansion, 504 loans for major fixed assets, and microloans for startups. We guide clients through eligibility requirements, application processes, and documentation to secure government-backed financing with favorable terms.
Commercial Loans: Legal support for commercial loan transactions designed for business financing needs including real estate acquisition, equipment purchases, and working capital. We provide guidance through loan agreements, terms negotiation, legal compliance, and risk mitigation to secure favorable financing for business operations and growth.
General Franchise Loan: Specialized assistance with franchise financing options including traditional bank loans, SBA loans, franchisor financing, and alternative lending. We help prepare comprehensive business plans, review franchise agreements, and navigate the legal aspects of securing financing for franchise operations and expansion.
Commercial Real Estate Loans: Expert guidance on commercial real estate financing, including traditional bank loans, government-backed SBA loans, and bridge loans. We assist with loan applications, property evaluation, financial planning, and ensuring loan terms align with investment objectives for commercial property acquisitions and developments.
Loan Default Workout: Strategic solutions for loan default situations through renegotiated agreements between borrowers and lenders. We assess financial situations, develop workout strategies, negotiate modified payment schedules or terms, and help avoid foreclosure while protecting credit and achieving financial stability.
Lease Default Workout: Negotiated solutions for lease default situations between landlords and tenants, providing alternatives to eviction and litigation. We facilitate restructured lease terms, payment arrangements, and agreements that benefit both parties while avoiding costly legal proceedings and maintaining business relationships.

The Battleson Law Advantage for Roswell Businesses

Roswell companies choose Battleson Law because we offer more than traditional legal services. We provide strategic business partnerships rooted in real-world experience and practical wisdom that deliver exceptional client outcomes and sustainable business success. We strive to understand each client’s unique legal needs and business concerns.

Unique Executive Background

Mark Battleson combines his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law (1995) and MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business with 28+ years of comprehensive business operations experience.

His distinguished career spans commercial litigation, investment banking with a bulge-bracket NYC firm in its Institutional Securities Equity Division, and senior executive roles in real estate development and asset management, including serving as Capital Markets Director with the country’s largest multifamily developer.

With over $2.2 billion in transaction volume, litigation experience in matters exceeding $100 million, and hundreds of trials and settlements, Mark provides the real-world business perspective distinguishing Battleson Law from traditional legal practices. His unique advantage comes from working on the business side for much of his career, providing insight on pressure points and strategic negotiations.

Cost-Effective Business Solutions

Roswell businesses appreciate our efficient approach to delivering exceptional legal services. Our streamlined operations eliminate unnecessary overhead while maintaining superior service delivery for all legal requirements. The firm is lean by design, avoiding the large firm staff, junior associates, and heavy overhead that doesn’t materially affect client outcomes.

We focus on solutions that address business challenges rather than creating additional legal complexity. Our transparent fee structures provide clear pricing models and realistic cost projections to help businesses budget effectively for legal services, including a complimentary consultation for new clients.

Our alternative fee arrangements offer flexible billing options, including fixed fees for routine legal matters and contingency-based pricing for appropriate situations where we don’t get our fees if you don’t win.

Strategic Business Partnership

We serve as more than outside counsel; we become trusted attorney advisors who understand your unique business challenges and opportunities. Our outsourced general counsel services provide ongoing legal guidance and strategic input without full-time legal department overhead and complexity.

Mark’s business experience of “living with” the documents prepared by other lawyers means he is always focused on the owner’s perspective of each client’s short—and long-term vision, not just “papering” the transaction. Our business law near Roswell approach focuses on practical solutions that keep deals alive while avoiding excessive friction and expense caused by “over-lawyering.”

Our risk prevention focus identifies potential legal issues before they become problems, saving time and resources while protecting business interests and market position.

Convenient Access & Regional Expertise

We maintain strategic locations throughout the metro Atlanta area to better serve Roswell businesses and their unique requirements:

Main Office: 1100 Peachtree St. NE Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30309 (Midtown Atlanta)

Perimeter Center: 1050 Crown Pointe Parkway Suite 500, Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Sandy Springs area)

Marietta Office: 1870 The Exchange SE, Marietta, GA 30339 (Cobb County)

Alpharetta Office: 13010 Morris Rd Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30004

These strategic locations ensure that sophisticated legal representation is always available for urgent legal matters, contract negotiations, and strategic planning sessions throughout the metro Atlanta area.

Getting Started With Battleson Law

We understand that selecting legal counsel represents a critical strategic decision for Roswell businesses. Our free consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your specific legal challenges and determine how our unique approach can benefit your business operations and strategic objectives.

Call or email Battleson Law, and we will provide a free consultation to determine whether we are the best option for your situation.

During this consultation, we will:

Assess Your Legal Situation: Understanding your immediate needs and potential challenges
Review Your Business Objectives: Aligning legal strategies with your growth plans and market goals
Provide Clear Guidance: Offering practical solutions focused on your business success
Discuss Our Approach: Explaining how our real-world experience benefits your specific situation
Outline Next Steps: Creating a practical path forward that fits your timeline and budget

Partner With Battleson Law’s Business-Focused Attorneys Today

Roswell businesses deserve legal counsel that combines sophisticated expertise with practical business insight and strategic vision. Contact Battleson Law, LLC today to discover how our unique approach can protect your interests while facilitating your growth objectives and market success.

Don’t let legal challenges limit your business potential. Partner with Battleson Law and experience the advantage of working with attorneys who understand sophisticated legal practice and real-world business operations. Your Roswell business deserves legal representation that supports its success and strategic growth.

Call Battleson Law 404.382.8149

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   Grant T. 
 22 November 2023
 
 
  Mark was great to work with. He helped me with a CRE deal I was investing in; helping me review the legal documents and taking the time to explain it to me in a way that was very easy to understand - and he was very responsive at all times. Would definitely recommend working with him
  
 
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   A. Parham 
 9 October 2023
 
 
  I can't say enough about Mark .He came in and saved my aunt home from a predator. Mark carried the torch thru court to the final sale of my aunt's home. He dealt with the Insurance company after they were slow in making payments after a water leak to the home which was pending sale. This man has our upmost respect and appreciation. He signed up for something that became larger than life for my aunt. Thank you Mark for keeping us grounded during this time. Wishing nothing but the best for him and his firm.

This situation became huge!
Again Thank you!!
Glenda Wynn/Angela Parham
  
 
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   John Billingsley 
 12 September 2023
 
 
  I had a great experience working with Battleson Law.   Mark quickly understood the payment issue our construction firm was experiencing.   We received full payment from the Owner a few weeks after contacting Battleson Law.
  
 
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   Nicole Ruffin 
 30 August 2023
 
 
  Mark is an extremely professional and diligent Attorney. He is also very knowledgeable in commercial lease matters and significantly helped us with negotiating a lease workout with our landlord. He advocates for his clients and we were completely satisfied with his high level of service. We would strongly recommend him.
  
 
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   Sarah Green 
 30 August 2023
 
 
  My husband and I are so glad we found Mark! He is an excellent attorney with tons of contract, business, and real estate knowledge and experience. He took the time to thoroughly advise and educate us about our situation. Trust me, he is worth every dollar! He saved us over $100k on a bad deal that we later discovered would have been financially devastating had we not hired Mark! Thank you again, Mark! We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
  
 
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   Tony Sanchez 
 17 July 2023
 
 
  Mark is a life-long friend and I reached out to him when our day-to-day attorney was having difficulty handling the complex sale of my family’s third-generation business.  The sale was to a large, private equity firm, with an operating partner that was rolling-up businesses in the auto repair space.  Just by reviewing the LOI, Mark immediately recognized holes in our deal that could have cost the family millions of dollars in:

lost lease/real estate value;
higher-risk earnout terms; and.
a lower overall return on the sale.

When we hired Mark, he jumped right in, created a strong relationship with the buyer and its counsel, as well as kept the family together during the stressful 6+ month process, including many late nights.  Ultimately, Mark re-worked the entire deal:

Asset Purchase Agreement (with complex, de-risked earn-out and equity participation);
Employment agreements for retained executives;
Non-competes, etc., and,
6 commercial leases on real estate owned by the Seller-principals and leased back to the new owner that added multiple millions of dollars of value.
Mark renegotiated economic and legal terms based on financial analysis he put together based on his past experience in institutional real estate investment and capital markets.

When it was all concluded, we couldn’t have been happier, and even the Buyer’s President specifically complimented Mark during the closing/funding call, indicating that he deserved special recognition for keeping the deal on track, when at times it looked like it might not close.

Best business decision we made was hiring Mark to represent us!  Couldn't have been happier with the outcome!

Thank you for all that you did, Mark!
  
 
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   Brandon Doyle 
 1 May 2023
 
 
  I started a business and needed an attorney but I had not used one before. I chose Mark because of his great reviews on multiple websites and I'm glad I did. He walked me through the entire process, made sure I didn't make any mistakes, and explained everything in plain English. Thank you Mark!
  
 
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   Ben Morgan 
 28 April 2023
 
 
  Had a GREAT experience working with Mark. He was super responsive and able to offer some fantastic legal and personal advice right away. I highly recommend.
  
 
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   Kris Landorf 
 21 April 2023
 
 
  Great service, great results. Would highly recommend!
  
 
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   Ronald Watson 
 21 February 2023
 
 
  I brought Mark into my lawsuit late in the game. He stayed on top of me to get the information he needed, worked with me to make me a better witness, stayed organized and fluid, and kept going until we won. Mark is a master at his craft. Hiring him really was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was the other reviews and my consultation with him that won my trust. It was one of those gut feeling things. I am the owner of a new company and he will represent all my future needs. Thank you Mark. Job well done.
  
 
  
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Business Lawyer Serving Roswell, GA