Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388
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
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:
- Preparation of Wills
- Preparation of Powers of Attorney
- Business succession planning including buy sell agreements
- Retirement benefit planning
- Beneficiary designation planning
- Creation of estate planning entities (family limited partnerships, etc.)
- Creation of irrevocable and revocable trusts
- Structuring gifting programs
- Charitable giving techniques
- Advance health care plans and/or living wills
James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar
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 estate. Our attorneys will guide personal representative 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
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:
- Negotiation and preparation of purchase and sale agreements and related documents
- Preparation and review of loan documents for financing by commercial lenders;
- Structuring transactions to provide the most beneficial ownership entity and method of financing;
- Preparation and review of leases for commercial properties;
- Advice and representation before public boards and administrative agencies on zoning, subdivision and other land planning and land use issues;
- Representation of borrowers and lenders with respect to financially troubled real estate, including loan defaults, foreclosures, bankruptcies and refinances
- Representation of developers and land owners who seek tax exempt bond financing and other government development incentives.
- Our title closing company, Fidelity Title & Escrow Company acts as an agent for First American Title Insurance Company.
James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller| Richard W. Gabriel | John R. LaBar
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
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
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.
- Taxation of Business Transactions
- Partnership and Real Estate Taxation
- Federal, State and Local Taxation
- Estate and Gift Taxation
- Taxation of Exempt Organizations
- Settlement and controversy resolution with taxing authorities
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, securities, 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. We also counsel our banking clients on compliance and enforcement matters as well as advising trust departments on fiduciary matters.
James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller| John R. LaBar
Henry & McCord represents numerous clients in the health care industry from single physician practices, multi-specialty groups to surgery centers. The attorneys at Henry & McCord advise such entities on both legal and regulatory issues.
James H. Henry II | John R. LaBar
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, construction managers, subcontractors and suppliers. Matters regarding construction insurance and surety claims have been associated with matters within the scope of representation.
James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller| Richard W. Gabriel | John R. LaBar
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
Henry & McCord fosters avenues of communication with federal, state and local elected officials and governmental offices in order to keep clients updated on the latest developments from the legislative arenas, as well as assisting clients in regulatory approvals. Attorneys from Henry & McCord also represent numerous governmental bodies including municipalities and their political subdivisions.
James H. Henry II | Clifton N. Miller| 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).
- Counseling and registration activities;
- Negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements;
- Dispute resolution of conflicts involving licenses;
- Advice and structure regarding the establishment of licensing and trademark and copyright protection programs;
