Richard L. Derzaw

Services

Six disciplines,
one standard of counsel.

Every matter is handled directly by Richard L. Derzaw, with the judgment that comes from decades of trial and transactional experience.

01

Commercial Litigation

Resolution of business disputes through negotiation, motion practice, trial, and appeal.

  • ◆ Breach of contract actions
  • ◆ Business torts and unfair competition
  • ◆ Partnership and shareholder disputes
  • ◆ Trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation
  • ◆ Appeals in state and federal courts
02

Commercial Transactions

Structuring, drafting, and negotiating the agreements that businesses rely on to operate and grow.

  • ◆ Purchase and sale agreements
  • ◆ Vendor, supplier, and distribution contracts
  • ◆ Employment and independent contractor agreements
  • ◆ License and intellectual property agreements
  • ◆ General business advisory
03

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side counsel for acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings.

  • ◆ Asset and stock purchase transactions
  • ◆ Due diligence and risk assessment
  • ◆ Transaction structuring and tax considerations
  • ◆ Purchase agreement drafting and negotiation
  • ◆ Post-closing integration and disputes
04

Civil Litigation

Broad-based civil representation across state and federal jurisdictions.

  • ◆ Federal and state court pleadings
  • ◆ Discovery and motion practice
  • ◆ Trials, hearings, and arbitrations
  • ◆ Appellate briefing and argument
  • ◆ Enforcement of judgments
05

Matrimonial Law

Discreet and effective counsel in matrimonial and family-law matters.

  • ◆ Asset and property division
  • ◆ Negotiated settlements and agreements
  • ◆ Spousal and child support counseling
  • ◆ Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • ◆ Contested and uncontested matrimonial matters
06

Attorney Paymaster & Escrow

Neutral, attorney trust account-secured disbursements for principals and intermediaries under executed IMFPAs.

  • ◆ Irrevocable Master Fee Protection Agreements (IMFPA)
  • ◆ Attorney trust account escrow of closing funds
  • ◆ KYC and AML verification of all parties
  • ◆ Multi-tranche intermediary disbursements
  • ◆ M&A, commodities, and real estate closings

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