California Business Law Attorney

Business Law Services

• LLC and corporation formation, including entity selection and Secretary of State filings
• Operating agreements, bylaws, partnership and shareholder agreements
• Buy-sell agreements for death, disability, divorce or departure of an owner
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts: service, vendor and supplier agreements, NDAs, commercial leases, licensing, SaaS and technology agreements
• Employment and independent contractor agreements and workplace policies
• Website terms of use and privacy policies, including California privacy (CCPA) considerations
• Buying or selling a business: due diligence, purchase agreements and closing documents
• Corporate governance and compliance: minutes, resolutions, Statements of Information
• Business succession planning coordinated with your estate plan
• Outside general counsel on an hourly or monthly retainer basis

Who I Work With

• Founders and startups choosing a structure and putting founder and customer agreements in place
• Small and family-owned businesses that need dependable contracts and a lawyer to call
• Growing companies without in-house counsel that need ongoing contract and compliance support
• Buyers and sellers of small businesses

Practical, In-House Perspective

Before founding AJ Law Firm, Andrei Jingan served as Senior Legal Counsel and sole in-house lawyer for a global media technology company, after years as a corporate paralegal and contracts manager. He has drafted and negotiated hundreds of commercial agreements and advised on data privacy and intellectual property. That background shapes how he advises business owners: clear priorities, plain-language explanations and documents built to prevent disputes. About Andrei.

Disputes and Litigation

The practice focuses on preventing problems through sound structure and well-drafted agreements. When a dispute arises, we can help you assess your position and negotiate a resolution. If a matter requires litigation, we help you find and work with litigation counsel.

Business Law Fees

• Hourly: about $400 per hour on average, depending on complexity
• Flat fees for defined projects such as LLC formation, operating agreements and contract templates
• Monthly retainers for ongoing outside general counsel, starting at $2,500 per month

Fees are confirmed in writing before work begins. See fees.

Business Law FAQs

Should I form an LLC or a corporation in California?

It depends on your ownership plans, taxes, investors and how you want to run the business. LLCs offer flexibility and simpler governance; corporations can suit companies planning to raise outside investment. We walk through the trade-offs with your accountant’s input.

Can you review a contract before I sign it?

Yes. We identify the risks, explain them in plain language and suggest changes or negotiate on your behalf.

What is outside general counsel?

An attorney who acts as your company’s ongoing legal advisor, handling contracts, compliance questions and day-to-day legal issues, without the cost of a full-time in-house lawyer.

Do you work with businesses outside the Sacramento and Bay Area regions?

Yes. We work with businesses throughout California by Zoom, phone and email.

Can business owners meet in Romanian or Russian?

Yes. Consultations are available in English, Romanian and Russian.