North Kingstown Business Lawyer

business lawyer North Kingstown, RI

Running a business comes with many challenges and responsibilities. Not the least of which is managing legal risk and exposure. Let our North Kingston, RI business lawyer take this load off your shoulders. We provide comprehensive legal advice to business owners across all industries, ranging from single owner-operators and startups to large corporations. Call Aptt Law LLC today to get started.

Business Lawyer North Kingstown, RI

One legal misstep could spell serious problems for your business. Non-compliance with state or federal laws, non-compliance with industry regulations, or failure to conform to fair employment practices as set by the EEOC could lead to a nightmare of litigation. Our North Kingstown business lawyer believes that proactive legal strategies and ongoing risk assessment are worth a pound of proverbial cure.

We offer comprehensive legal services to businesses in every sector and size. We work with emerging enterprises and startups as well as established national corporations, and we appreciate the unique challenges that each business owner faces. As small business owners ourselves, we sympathize with your challenges and struggles.

Our services start before you even open your doors. We help you select the ideal business format for your venture and legally establish your business. We advise you on the right structure to achieve your goals and how to best protect your personal assets from being seized by business creditors. We also explain your obligations under federal and state laws, review your employment practices and employee handbook to ensure compliance, and identify any risks that we perceive.

We also help you if you’re buying or selling a business either for expansion or as part of business succession planning. We can help you from concept through negotiation and then close.  We are here to help you with all of your commercial transactions whether big or small.

Why Our Experience Matters For Your Business Legal Matters

Business owners have a multitude of legal needs, ranging from regulatory compliance and ensuring fair employment practices to proper financial reporting. Our North Kingstown business lawyer has diverse experience advising business owners in all types of industries and at all stages of growth. We offer proactive advice to avoid legal issues and fierce advocacy in the courtroom.

  • Firm founder and lead attorney Geoffrey M. Aptt is trusted by business owners like you, he is well versed with buying and selling businesses handling numerous M&A transactions throughout his career.
  • Skilled at commercial leasing and commercial real estate transactions.
  • Mr. Aptt brings a wealth of education to his practice as a graduate with high honors from the Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D. cum laude, where he served as Assistant Editor for the Law Review
  • Admitted to the Bar in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Do you have a business matter requiring legal advice or assistance? Call Aptt Law LLC today for a bespoke constellation.

Disclaimer:

  1. The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer client relationship.
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Alejandro Tobon
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I’ve had the privilege of knowing Geoff on a professional level for the past four years. We have cross multiple times because we travel in circles of like-minded entrepreneurs dedicated to seizing the incredible opportunities available to us in this amazing country. Equally important, we share a commitment to taking the right steps to protect our assets and achievements. Within this circle, we’ve exchanged invaluable insights and expertise, helping one another grow as professionals and individuals. This collaborative environment is what gave me the confidence and assurance that Geoff is the correct professional to guide me when I needed a comprehensive strategy to safeguard my hard-earned assets and ensure my loved ones avoid unnecessary probate complications. While many can set up a trust, Geoff goes beyond the basics. He obviously takes the time to understand your perspective, values, and vision for the future. I highly recommend Geoff not only for his exceptional knowledge and service but also for his firsthand experience as an active investor and his connection to a high-quality network of professionals focused on building generational wealth.
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Tina Marie Noble
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Had the pleasure of working with both Attorney Aptt and Jaclyn. Their professionalism was top notch. I was so impressed with how they worked with their clients. Great team!
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Jason Doyle
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I have know Geoff Aptt now for over a decade and collaborated with him on a number of legal manners on behalf of myself and my clients. He’s honest, hardworking, smart, and willing to bring in experts when needed, which isn’t often. He is certainly one of the first people that come to mind when I need legal assistance of any sort, especially in business, trusts, and estate matters. Top notch and a down to earth straight shooter. I highly recommend.
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Matt Resnick
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Geoff was great throughout our process!! Very detailed and attentive with great communication!!!
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Jason Iannuccilli
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I recently worked with Aptt Law on my estate planning, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Geoff’s expertise in wills and estates was evident, and he guided me through every step with patience and clarity. I highly recommend this firm for anyone looking for professional and compassionate legal assistance in this area!
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M&M Mosher
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Geoffrey is extremely professional and accommodating. He stated a price within the first 15 minutes of meeting us to ensure that we were aware of what to expect and explained all aspects of our paperwork clearly. Geoffrey also made arrangements to work around our schedule. I would gladly recommend him to anyone seeking an estate lawyer.
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Nathalie Luong
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Great experience with Geoff and Jaclyn! Very informative and takes the time to make sure that you are comfortable and understand everything. Everything done with a Will, Trust, Power of Attorney and more! Would recommend and work with again!
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Joshua Bruhn
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Geoff and his paralegal were both amazing in guiding my wife and I through our trust journey. I feel they truly cared about our children's future as they laid out our options in great detail, and they made sure the things we decided on paper met our fullest intent. Even as we made changes right upto signing the final product.
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Bekah Bruhn
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Working with Aptt Law was easy and stress free. The team there are knowledgeable, responsive, and always available to answer my questions. Would highly recommend thier service!
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Scott Eastwood
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I have worked with Geoff for over a year now. He is knowledgeable and extremely professional . I look forward to working with him for years to come.