Comprehensive Legal Services for Individuals and Businesses
I'm Minneapolis attorney Lee Watson, and I have decades of experience helping clients resolve legal matters and concerns through planning, negotiation, documentation and litigation. Contact me for advice and representation in any of the following areas:
- Business formation: I will help you select and register the best legal entity for your business, helping protect your investment and limit your exposure to liability.
- Buy-sell and control agreements: If you are involved in a business with multiple owners, you will want to put effective agreements in place, including shareholder or member control agreements.
- Business contracts: I represent businesses in the drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements, licensing agreements and other business contracts.
- Commercial leases: I counsel commercial tenants and landlords in negotiations over provisions of commercial lease agreements.
- Commercial disputes and arbitration: If you are involved in a dispute over a breach of contract or any other commercial matter, I can help you seek a resolution.
- Business owner disputes and breakups: Disputes between business owners can have major negative consequences if not handled properly.
- Non-competition agreements: Contrary to common misconceptions, it is very probable that a Minnesota court will enforce a non-compete agreement. I can counsel you on your options.
- Trade secrets: If a former employee has stolen confidential company information, or if you have been accused of infringement, I can help.
- Unfair competition: I help businesses protect themselves from the actions of former employees who have taken customers or information to competitors.
- E-mail and data retention protocols: You should think twice before destroying any physical or electronic records. I can counsel you on your legal responsibilities.
- Elder law: If you are seeking medical and personal care for yourself or a loved one, I can be your advocate with providers and administrative agencies.
- Premarital agreements: If you are getting married, a premarital agreement can go a long way toward safeguarding your assets and estate planning goals.
- Divorce and post-divorce litigation: I represent clients in contested divorce cases and post-decree modification and enforcement cases.
- Minnesota and federal appeals: I am frequently called upon by other lawyers to serve as assisting appellate counsel.
Many of my practice areas involve representing clients in litigation over civil disputes. My approach to trial practice is focused on efficiently handling all aspects of every case so as to pursue my clients' interests without overwhelming them with the expense of litigation.
Contact me to learn more about the range of legal services I provide.
