Business Law | Corporate Law
Business Law Counsel for the Way Companies Start, Function, and Grow
Running a business today means navigating constant change — new laws, new hires, new technologies, and new risks.
At Quinn Patton, we help Maryland businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs make smart legal decisions that protect what they’ve built and power what comes next.
Our attorneys combine deep legal experience with business fluency. We don’t just draft documents — we design strategies that keep your company compliant, agile, and ready to grow.
Human Resources
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Workforce Management
Behind every strong business is a smart HR strategy.
We counsel management teams and HR professionals on:
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Hiring and onboarding practices
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Offer letters, employment contracts, and independent-contractor arrangements
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Policy and handbook development
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Performance management, discipline, and separations
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Internal investigations and workplace culture reviews
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Manager and supervisor training
We help you make people decisions that are legally sound, ethically grounded, and operationally efficient — turning HR compliance into leadership strength.
Business Operations
&
Compliance
As companies scale, the risks grow with them.
Quinn Patton provides ongoing guidance on:
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Contract drafting, negotiation, and enforcement
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Vendor, client, and partnership agreements
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Regulatory compliance and licensing
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Data privacy and workplace-technology policies
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Mergers, acquisitions, and transitions
We act as your outside general counsel — available when you need us, invested like we’re part of your team.
Disputes
&
Risk Management
Behind every strong business is a clear strategy for handling conflict.
We counsel leadership, management teams, and HR professionals on:
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Internal investigations and employee disputes
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Contract and partnership disagreements
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Regulatory and compliance inquiries
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Mediation and arbitration preparation
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Litigation strategy and risk containment
We help you manage conflict before it becomes costly — protecting your brand, your relationships, and your bottom line.
Business Legal Services
Behind every resilient business is a thoughtful plan for when things don’t go as planned.
We counsel executives, in-house counsel, and management teams on:
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Defending lawsuits and administrative claims before federal, state, and local agencies
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Serving as outside general counsel for ongoing risk and compliance matters
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Contract drafting, negotiation, and enforcement, including vendor and partnership disputes
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Due diligence and risk assessment during mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
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Growth-stage advisory on scaling policies, governance, and workforce practices
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Human-resources investigations and disciplinary matters, including employee separations and complaints
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Mergers, acquisitions, and transitions, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption
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Start-up risk management, protecting founders and investors from early legal exposure
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Succession planning and ownership transitions, balancing continuity with compliance
We help you anticipate, manage, and resolve risk at every stage of business growth — from the first contract to the final merger. When disputes arise, our attorneys deliver practical, results-driven advocacy that safeguards your company’s reputation and strengthens its future.