Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Business Law Services in Brandon, FL
Dowd Law is a dedicated business law firm serving clients in Brandon, Riverview, and the Greater Tampa area. With over 25 years of experience since 1996, we specialize in guiding businesses through critical legal processes including formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, trademark protection, and estate planning. Our founder, Jeffrey Dowd, combines his entrepreneurial background with legal expertise to provide strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique needs.We pride ourselves on offering accessible, cost-effective solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client service. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our comprehensive approach to legal matters, ensuring businesses are properly structured, protected, and positioned for long-term success.
Services
Business Formation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Contract Law
Trademark Registration
Estate Planning
General Counsel
Commercial Leases
Asset Protection
Business Succession
Document Review
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of business law experience since 1996
- Our attorney combines legal expertise with real-world business experience
- We provide personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's needs
- Our firm offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- We act as both legal counsel and strategic business advisor
Associations and certifications
- SCORE Certified Mentor
Services
Business Formation
We help entrepreneurs establish their businesses through proper entity selection and formation. Our comprehensive services include corporation and LLC setup, preparation of all required documentation, and ongoing compliance guidance. With expertise in Florida business law, we ensure your company is properly structured to protect personal assets and meet regulatory requirements while positioning your business for future growth and success.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our firm represents buyers and sellers in business transactions of all sizes. We provide due diligence support, contract negotiation, and closing services to ensure smooth transitions. Our experience with asset purchases, stock transfers, and mergers helps clients navigate complex transactions while protecting their interests throughout the entire process from initial consultation to final closing.
Trademark Registration
We assist businesses in protecting their intellectual property through state and federal trademark registration. Our services include comprehensive trademark searches, application preparation, and ongoing maintenance guidance. We help clients secure legal protection for their brand identities including names, logos, and slogans to prevent unauthorized use and maintain exclusive rights in their market areas.
General Counsel
Our ongoing legal advisory service provides businesses with cost-effective access to experienced legal counsel. For a flat annual fee, clients receive unlimited legal consultations, document reviews, and business guidance. We help clients navigate employment law issues, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and other legal matters that arise during business operations.
Contract Law
We provide comprehensive contract services including drafting, review, and negotiation. Our expertise covers commercial leases, employment agreements, vendor contracts, and other business documents. We help clients understand their obligations, identify potential risks, and ensure all agreements properly protect their business interests while maintaining enforceability under applicable laws.
People
Jeffrey Dowd
Attorney & Founder
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996 with extensive experience in business law. Serves as a SCORE Certified Business Mentor and focuses on helping entrepreneurs through all business stages. Holds degrees from SUNY College at Buffalo and The University of Akron School of Law.
Questions
What business law services do you offer?
We provide business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, trademark registration, estate planning, and ongoing legal advisory services for businesses in Brandon and surrounding areas.
How can you help with starting a new business?
We help select appropriate business entities, file formation documents, create operating agreements, and provide guidance on compliance requirements to properly establish your new business in Florida.
Do you offer ongoing legal support?
Yes, our General Counsel Service provides annual legal advisory support with unlimited consultations and document reviews for ongoing business legal needs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Brandon, Riverview, and the Greater Tampa Bay area, with clients throughout Florida and businesses operating across state lines.
How do you handle business transactions?
We represent buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, and business closings with due diligence support, contract negotiation, and comprehensive closing services to protect client interests.
Can you help protect my business brand?
Yes, we offer trademark registration services for both state and federal protection of business names, logos, and slogans to prevent unauthorized use by competitors.
