The firm began its life in 2004 and was begun with a commitment to excellence in the delivery of legal and advisory services. The founder's idea was to deliver top level legal and big business experience to the small- and mid-size business environment. Today that goal is realized.
Lacki & Company is a new kind of legal services firm providing multi-discipline legal solutions for small- and mid-sized companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our approach to service begins with understanding the business goals of our clients and then working to develop the resources to achieve them.
As part of our philosophy, we assist companies with measuring, assessing, and developing strategies to manage legal risks by working closely with management to identify issues that affect profitability, service, reputation, brand value, and earnings quality.
The firm blends legal services with business development strategies to ensure that all matters affecting your business are serviced.
Virtual General Counsel's Office
This practice solution is a true value proposition that benefits any company by providing on-demand legal counsel at fixed monthly rates. Through alternative fee arrangements each client has daily access to counsel without the added expense of hiring an attorney full time. The firm delivers a unique in-house perspective to your company, developed through years of hands-on experience with operational, marketing and administrative teams at Fortune 100 companies.
Dispute Resolution and Mediation Center
Alternative dispute resolution combines cultural sensitivity with integrity, knowledge, and creativity to provide clients with opportunities to resolve disputes both in-house and with third parties. Certified mediation services are offered for formal court proceedings and informal private contract matters. All mediations are held in an off-site neutral environment.
Client Matters
The firm's areas of expertise include the following:
Corporate Governance, Management and Structure
- Corporate and unincorporated entity matters, including formation and restructuring, limited liability company operating agreements, general and limited partnership agreements, bylaws, director resolutions, shareholder agreements, governance review, auditing procedures, licensure and certifications (e.g. minority or women owned business, ISO), and development of corporate compliance programs (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley, Records Management)
Commercial Transactions
- Commercial matters, including service contracts, vendor and supplier agreements, joint venture and teaming agreements, technology licensing and software development agreements, corporate confidentiality and non-compete agreements, construction agreements, subcontractor agreements and bid proposals
Employment
- Employment issues, including employer compliance with federal and state labor laws, employee agreements, employment-based immigration, work place privacy issues, protection of employee confidential data, and independent contractor matters
Tax
- Commercial and corporate tax, including entity tax election, employee classifications (exempt, non-exempt, 1099), state and local tax registrations, and the review of international treaties for cross-border transactions and the repatriation of funds
Technology and Intellectual Property
- Intellectual property management and audits, trademark and copyright registrations, trade secret protection, technology licensing, and software licensing, and development
Venture Capital and Acquisitions
- Provide access to venture capital and private equity funds, recapitalizing companies to facilitate organic growth, issuing private securities, facilitating joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures and other fundamental change transactions, including restructurings
Communications
- Evaluate and assess the siting of communications infrastructure (towers, antennas, in-building, repeaters, microwave) and employ agreements for their utilization, review and evaluate mobile communications legal, regulatory and policy issues, including antenna structure issues and environmental requirements to assist clients with their facilities and site acquisitions, service and leasing relationships, zoning and rights-of-way issues and tower and transmission issues