Business Law & Contracts

Helping Businesses Make Smarter Decisions.

Running a business in Northeast Ohio comes with opportunities—and challenges. From the first paperwork that forms your company to contracts, compliance, and disputes, legal questions can pop up at every stage. At Mulhall Zion LLC, we work directly with small and midsize business owners to provide straightforward advice, clear documents, and practical solutions so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.

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Legal Guidance That Grows with Your Business

Our Business Law Services

Our business law services are designed to support small and midsize businesses at every stage:



  • Business Formation – Choose and establish the right legal structure (LLC, corporation, partnership) to protect your business and set it up for growth.
  • Contracts & Agreements – Draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your interests and reduce the risk of disputes.
  • Operating Agreements & Governance – Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making with tailored agreements that keep your business running smoothly.
  • General Counsel Services – Ongoing legal support for companies that need advice on demand—without the cost of in-house counsel.
  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Growth – Guidance through buying, selling, or merging a business, from due diligence to negotiation and closing.
  • Business Disputes & Litigation – Representation in conflicts with partners, vendors, employees, or competitors, with a focus on efficient resolution.

The Challenges Our Clients Face Every Day

Many of our clients come to us at key turning points in their business. Maybe some of these sound familiar:



  • Are you starting a business and want to make sure you’ve set it up correctly?
  • Do you have contracts you’ve been using for years but aren’t sure they really protect you?
  • Are you thinking about expanding, merging, or selling and don’t know where to begin?
  • Do you run a business without an in-house legal team but need a reliable advisor when issues pop up?
  • Are you already in a dispute with a vendor, partner, or customer and unsure of your options?


If you said “yes” to any of these, now’s the time to talk to us.

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Questions We Hear from Business Clients

  • Do I really need an attorney to start an LLC?

    Technically, you can file the paperwork yourself, but the setup can affect taxes, liability, and growth. We make sure you get it right from the start.

  • What happens if I don’t have an operating agreement?

    Without one, Ohio default laws apply—which may not reflect how you actually want to run your company.

  • Can I use the same contract template for all my deals?

    One-size-fits-all contracts often leave gaps. Tailored agreements help prevent costly disputes down the road.

  • What if I can’t afford a full-time lawyer?

    That’s where we come in. Many clients use us as their outside general counsel, so they have legal guidance when needed—without the overhead.