Commercial Transactions Attorney

Columbus, OH | Indianapolis, IN

Make big business moves with a lawyer to back you up.

Keep Your Business Legally Sound

At The Retail Law Group, we help businesses navigate the legal side of daily operations with confidence. Our commercial transaction services are designed to keep your business moving smoothly while protecting your interests at every turn. We work closely with business owners on:

  • Drafting and negotiating contracts

  • Reviewing and negotiating commercial leases

  • Managing vendor and supplier agreements

  • Resolving business disputes and structuring settlements

Whether you’re growing, restructuring, or protecting what you’ve built, we bring practical, business-focused solutions to keep you legally secure and positioned for success.

Reduce Risk and Strengthen Agreements

Your contracts should actually protect you.

Every contract you sign should safeguard your business, not expose it to unnecessary risk. We give your contracts solid legal backing and outline every transaction in the letter so there’s no room for dispute.

Stay ahead of disputes

A proactive legal approach can prevent many business disputes before they arise. We help identify weak spots in your contracts, relationships, and transactions, so you can address issues early — before they escalate. But when conflicts do come up, we focus on resolving them efficiently and cost-effectively, preserving your business relationships, reputation, and resources.

We guide clients through negotiations, settlements, and — when necessary — litigation, always with an eye toward minimizing disruption and protecting your bottom line. Our team understands that not every dispute requires a fight; sometimes the smartest move is finding a resolution that lets you get back to business, stronger than before.

Meet Michelle Casper, Experienced Commercial Transaction Attorney

I’ve been an attorney for nearly 20 years, and since launching my own firm, my mission has been clear: to provide accessible, high-quality legal services for small businesses and entrepreneurs. I take the time to understand your business inside and out, so I can represent you with confidence and clarity. I’m ready to listen, advocate, and deliver for your business.

Commercial Transaction Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions

  • A commercial transaction attorney advises clients on how to negotiate, draft, and execute business transactions with confidence. This includes preparing clear, enforceable contracts, protecting your assets, ensuring compliance, and minimizing legal risks — all while positioning your business for smooth operations and growth.

  • You should contact a commercial transaction lawyer as soon as you start your business. You’ll want them on your team ahead of buying or selling property, forming a business partnership, or negotiating a contract.

  • We handle a wide range of commercial agreements, including service contracts, vendor and supplier agreements, purchase orders, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, employment agreements, commercial leases, and the like.

  • Yes. We provide strategic guidance to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively, whether through negotiation, mediation, settlement, or — if necessary — litigation. Our goal is always to protect your business interests while minimizing disruption.

  • Absolutely. We are passionate about supporting small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. We offer practical, affordable legal services designed to meet the unique needs of growing companies.

  • When meeting with a commercial transaction attorney, bring any relevant documents, a clear sense of your business goals, and a list of questions or concerns you’d like to address. It’s also helpful to gather any background information you have on the other party or the transaction. From there, we’ll guide you through the legal process, explain your options, and teach you everything we know to better protect you and your business with every exchange.

It’s Time To Protect Your Business

We’ll take the legal heavy lifting off your shoulders and leave your business better than we found it.