A Business Law Advocate Who’s Knowledgeable And Experienced

Before running a business in Kentucky, an entrepreneur must have a practical idea, secure investors, create a blueprint, and then watch and hope that the company succeeds. There are many facets to running a company as you face many challenges, while understanding risk and educating yourself in the ways of the business world.

No matter how much you know about hiring employees, payroll, marketing or mergers and acquisitions, some subjects that you know little about often come to the forefront. The attorneys at Smith, O'Toole & Brooke, in Lexington and Richmond, have the business law knowledge and experience that has helped hundreds of companies in central Kentucky.

Providing Guidance In Many Business Law Areas

Our attorneys have decades of combined experience and understand the importance of building relationships. We solve problems and are zealous advocates for our business law clients.

We have provided effective representation for clients in business law areas, including:

• Business formation
• Serving as general counsel
• Corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions
• Business restructuring
• Filing for bankruptcy
• Non-compete clauses and confidentiality agreements
• Business litigation
• Succession planning
• Selling your business

We guide you and protect what you have created and built. We help business of all sizes gain the knowledge they need.

We Understand Kentucky Business, So Call Us Now

The business world can be difficult to maneuver, and that includes understanding its legal aspects. Central Kentucky entrepreneurs can rely on the experience of Smith, O'Toole, & Brooke PLLC. With offices in Lexington and Richmond, we are ready to help. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience and are effective in guiding you in business law matters from starting a company and mergers and acquisitions to succession planning and litigation. We also are licensed to practice in Michigan. Call our lawyers at (859) 785-4010

We Understand The Complexities Of Employment Law

Ideally, employees and their employers have solid relationships, but that’s not always the case. Workplace problems surface, among them are accusations of discrimination, harassment and unethical business behavior. When these scenarios arise – whether you are an employer or an employee – it’s crucial to contact a law firm that understands employment law.

Smith, O’Toole and Brooke in Lexington and Richmond, Kentucky, has decades of experience in employment law. If you are a mistreated employee, we will represent you. And if you are an employer who has been falsely accused of unlawful behavior, we will represent you, too. We are persistent, aggressive and will investigate your case while representing you to the best of our abilities.

From Whistleblowers To Employers, We Can Guide You

Whistleblowers and harassment victims must be heard. Federal law declares that it is illegal to retaliate against employees for:

• Filing a lawsuit against an employer
• Reporting any type of discrimination based on sex, disability, race, religion, age and sexual orientation
• Filing complaints regarding sexual harassment
• Seeking specific accommodations related to pregnancy, disability or religion

While we advocate for employees, we also represent employers. We can help employers implement strategies that may prevent these situations from surfacing. For example, we provide guidance in creating effective hiring practices, establishing rules on employee termination, implementing safety standards to protect employees and developing compliance guidelines related to wages.

We Are Experienced Litigators, Contact Us Today

Employment law can be complicated. If you are an employee harassed on the job, or an employer falsely accused of workplace misdeeds, our law firm can help you. The attorneys at Smith, O'Toole, & Brooke PLLC, in Lexington and Richmond, Kentucky, have nearly 50 years of combined legal experience. We will fight to obtain a settlement for you if mistreated by an employer. We are persistent, aggressive, knowledgeable and willing to go to court. We are experienced litigators who also practice law in Michigan. Please call our lawyers at (859) 785-4010 or send us an email.