Trusted legal counsel for business formation, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and litigation -- serving companies in all 50 states.
From startup formation to succession planning, Zara Business Law provides end-to-end legal counsel for businesses at every stage of growth.
Form LLCs, corporations, and partnerships with proper structure for liability protection and tax optimization.
Learn MoreDraft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your interests and minimize risk.
Learn MoreStrategic M&A advisory from due diligence through closing for buyers and sellers.
Learn MoreBoard advisory, bylaws, compliance programs, and shareholder agreements.
Learn MoreAggressive representation in business disputes, breach of contract, and fraud claims.
Learn MoreTrademark registration, trade secret protection, licensing, and IP portfolio management.
Learn MoreEmployer-side employment law including handbooks, agreements, compliance, and disputes.
Learn MoreCommercial property acquisitions, leases, due diligence, and 1031 exchanges.
Learn MoreExit planning, buy-sell agreements, family business transitions, and ESOP planning.
Learn MoreWith nearly two decades of legal experience and a background in accounting, Mike Zara brings a uniquely practical perspective to business law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Arizona State University.
Licensed to practice in Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina, Mike serves clients nationwide through strategic partnerships and pro hac vice admissions. Every client receives his direct phone number because business decisions do not wait for office hours.
About Mike Zara
Education
J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law
B.S. in Accounting, Arizona State University
Bar Admissions
Colorado (Bar #40153) | Arizona | Georgia | North Carolina
Experience
Nearly 20 years of legal practice
We understand the unique legal challenges facing businesses in key industries across the country.
SaaS agreements, IP protection, startup formation, and venture capital transactions.
Learn MoreHIPAA compliance, practice acquisitions, partnership agreements, and regulatory matters.
Learn MoreEntity structuring, joint ventures, commercial leases, and development agreements.
Learn MoreSupply chain contracts, product liability prevention, trade secret protection, and M&A.
Learn MorePartnership agreements, non-competes, succession planning, and liability management.
Learn MoreWhile headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Zara Business Law represents clients across the entire United States through multi-state bar admissions, local counsel partnerships, and pro hac vice practice.
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Schedule a confidential consultation with attorney Michael A. Zara to discuss your business legal needs.