BUSINESS/CORPORATE PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate & Business Transactions

Henry & McCord has extensive experience handling corporate and business transactions of almost every size and nature. We have represented clients in multi-million dollar transactions involving the sale of manufacturing facilities in several states, to the drafting of contracts and leases for small business concerns. Henry & McCord serves clients from a variety of industries, including health care, real estate, manufacturing, construction, newspaper publishing, retail, internet, entertainment, finance and more.

James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller | John R. LaBar

Construction

Henry & McCord represents a variety of clients that have interests concerning all areas of construction, including construction contracting, liens, arbitration and mediation and litigation. Our clients include general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller | Richard W. Gabriel | John R. LaBar

Creditors' Rights

Henry & McCord offers representation of secured creditors in structuring appropriate security for debts owed to them in both real estate and non-real estate collateral. Henry & McCord also assist clients in enforcing their rights under various types of security documents through litigation, foreclosure and pursuant to security agreements relating to personal property. Henry & McCord also represents unsecured creditors in the enforcement of their rights.

James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller | John R. LaBar

Employment

Henry & McCord's employment law practice centers around the representation of private and public employers. Our firm makes every effort to avoid or minimize litigation against our clients through the development of personnel policies, protocols and handbooks. In addition, our firm provides assistance with management training and with counseling employers prior to employment decisions and/or disciplinary actions. Henry & McCord also provide litigation services in connection with wrongful discharge claims, breach of employment contracts, discrimination claims and related matters under both federal and state law. Henry & McCord has represented clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Tennessee Human Rights Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Federal Wage and Hour Office and other state and federal agencies.

James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar | Roger J. Bean

Entity Formation/Business Startup

Henry & McCord takes pride is counseling a client on entity formation and business startup and on creating tailored solutions designed to meet our clients' needs. Our attorneys provide new and emerging business with a broad range of legal services, including advice regarding the choice of entity and entity formation. In addition, our attorneys will assist clients in the preparation of stockholders agreements and operating agreements in order to govern the relationships among various owners of an entity.

James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar

Estate Planning/Wealth Transfer

Henry & McCord provides sound and creative advice to individuals and families with respect to structuring and drafting their estate plans to meet their individual needs. Our attorneys guide clients through the complex set estate tax rules and regulations to develop estate plans that meet both their tax, non-tax and wealth distribution goals. In developing such plans, our attorneys will provide counsel on a wide range of issues including:

James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar

Financial Institutions/Banking

Henry & McCord's financial institutions/banking law practice encompasses a broad range of regulatory, corporate, transactional and litigation matters. Our clients include commercial banks, bank holding companies, mortgage companies and individuals affiliated with these institutions. We represent several banks and other institutions involved in commercial and real estate lending transactions.

James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller | John R. LaBar

Healthcare Industry

Henry & McCord represents numerous clients in the health care industry from single physician practices, multi-specialty groups to surgery centers.

James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar

Intellectual Property (Trademarks & Copyrights/Licensing)

Henry & McCord has experience representing its clients with respect to identifying intellectual concerns. Henry & McCord has experience representing clients with respect to trademark, trade secrets, copyrights, proprietary information and licensing, as well as assisting clients in the registration process (both state and federal).

John R. LaBar

Municipal Law

The attorneys at Henry & McCord currently serve or have served as the attorneys for Town and City Boards (including Boards of Education). Areas of municipal law commonly handled include:

Clifton N. Miller | John R. LaBar

Probate

Henry & McCord has extensive experience in the area of estate administration, probate and probate and trust litigation. The attorneys at Henry & McCord represent both the personal representatives of an estate (executors, administrators, etc.) as well as beneficiaries of estates. Our attorneys will guide personal representatives through the probate process including all required court filings and the preparation of Federal estate and Tennessee inheritance tax returns (as applicable). Henry & McCord also works with its clients to minimize estate taxes through effective post-mortem planning. Henry & McCord has extensive experience in representing its clients through every aspect of probate and trust litigation.

James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar

Real Estate & Secured Lending

Henry & McCord represents clients in all areas of real estate practice, including the acquisition, financing, construction, leasing, operation and sale of commercial and residential real estate. To address our clients' needs in this area, Henry & McCord provides the following services:

James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller | Richard W. Gabriel | John R. LaBar

Tax

Henry & McCord provides a wide range of tax services that enable our clients to better understand and efficiently manage their business and personal tax obligations.

James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar