Strategic Business Advice

John Day prides himself on furnishing clients with pragmatic legal advice that supports their business objectives and reduces their legal risks. For example, John routinely prepares contractual provisions that provide clients with both an advantageous business position and protection from potential disputes. He stays well-versed in all applicable laws and regulations, to ensure his clients do not inadvertently run astray of legal requirements. John also has extensive trial experience, which he uses to his clients’ advantage by proactively identifying and resolving potential problem areas before they grow into actual problems. When business disputes do arise, he uses early and effective negotiation to avoid expensive and uncertain litigation.

The services John provides to businesses include, without limitation:

  • Contract Negotiation, Drafting, and Interpretation

  • Advice regarding Employment, Compensation, and  Environmental Issues

  • Prompt Intervention to Address Breaches of Contract and Business Disputes

  • Business Mergers, Acquisitions, and Sales

  • Development and Evaluation of Bid Proposals

  • Insurance Coverage Assessments and Negotiations

  • Representation during Governmental Investigations

  • Defense against Regulatory Actions 

Some recent examples of John’s work on behalf of business clients include:

  • Serving as general counsel for corporate clients in a variety of industries, including medical, transportation, construction, and publishing

  • Negotiating a $48 million contract on behalf of a service provider at a Massachusetts entertainment venue 

  • Coordinating a multimillion dollar transfer of partnership share interests in a transaction involving multiple trusts, corporations, and limited partnerships 

  • Representing a restaurant during its purchase of assets to establish a second location 

  • Collaborating with a lender and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency to secure business financing on behalf of a client for the purpose of acquiring new equipment