Business Law

Raleigh Business Attorneys

The business formation and transaction law group of Herring Mills & Kratt PLLC focuses on meeting the legal needs of owners of small and medium-sized businesses. Our objective is to maintain long-lasting relationships with our clients—many of whom have been relying on our experience and legal counsel for nearly two decades.

Our goal is to help you reach the goals you set for you and your business. Our lawyers know that keeping you as our client requires that we deliver results as quickly and cost-effectively as the circumstances allow. We are aware that your business cannot be successful if you are saddled with burdensome fees.

Herring Mills & Kratt PLLC represents clients in  business transactions throughout the Triangle.  Our attorneys assist bussinesses of all sizes, including privately-held companies, individual entrepreneurs, not-for-profit entities, religious entities, and real estate ventures.  Our experience runs from conducting commercial real estate closings to providing legal guidance through the sale, purchase or merger of a business involved with buying or selling a business.

We also represent companies at all stages of the business cycle, from start-ups to mature businesses.  Our attorneys work with you in the process of your business transaction, including advising our clients through the options regarding creating and setting up new business entities.

We provide other services to our clients, including:

  • Establishing employment and compensation aggreements
  • Assisting with buy and sell aggreements
  • Reviewing contracts 
  • Reviewing commercial leases
  • Assisting with business succession planning
  • Licensing and tax planning
  • Licensing issues with local, state and federal agencies

If necessary, we refer to outside legal counsel for help so we can handle your case as effectively as possible.

Experienced Business Dispute Resolution Lawyers

Disputes between partners, customers, distributors, and others who share in the success of your business are almost inevitable. The business law group at Herring Mills & Kratt PLLC includes experienced lawyers for assisting with these business disputes -- by trial or working with their client to reach resolution without the expense of litigation. We offer experienced legal advice to help your business avoid or resolve disputes before they can ruin your success.

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Contact the business attorneys' offices of Herring Mills & Kratt PLLC, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to schedule a consultation with one of our business lawyers.


Herring Mills & Kratt PLLC   Two Hannover Square, Suite 1860  Raleigh, NC 27601   919.821.1860  fax 919.821.1816
  • E. Parker Herring 1
  • Bobby D. Mills 1,2
  • E. William Kratt 3
  • Mary Ann Dalton 4,6
  • Kelly E. Thompson
  • Heath Dedmond
  • James P. West 7
  • 1 Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
  • 2 Member American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
  • 3 Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law
  • 4 Member National Academy Elder Law Attorneys
  • 5 DRC – Certified Family Financial Mediator
  • 6 DRC – Certified Estate & Guardianship Mediator
  • 7 Of Counsel

The Raleigh, North Carolina, law firm of Herring Mills & Kratt PLLC, serves residents and businesses throughout central North Carolina, including communities such as Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Clayton, Pittsboro, Sanford, Smithfield, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Greenville, Wilson, Rocky Mount, and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina.

Wake County • Durham County •Orange County • Chatham County • Lee County • Harnett County
• Johnston County • Moore County • Wilson County • Pitt County • Nash County

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