Tailored legal counsel for businesses at every stage of growth, from startup through exit.
Whether you are launching your first venture or managing a portfolio of companies, Zara Business Law provides the strategic legal counsel you need.
Starting a business means making critical legal decisions from day one. We help founders choose the right entity structure, draft founder agreements, protect intellectual property, create initial contracts, and establish the corporate governance framework that will support long-term growth.
Common services: Entity formation, founder agreements, IP protection, initial contract templates, equity structures, advisory board formation.
Get StartedAs your business grows, so do your legal needs. From employment policies and vendor contracts to lease negotiations and dispute resolution, we serve as outside general counsel for small businesses that need reliable, accessible legal support without the overhead of an in-house team.
Common services: Contract review, employment policies, lease negotiations, dispute resolution, compliance, vendor agreements.
Get StartedMid-market businesses face complex legal challenges as they scale operations, enter new markets, pursue acquisitions, or prepare for exit. We provide the sophisticated legal counsel these companies need while maintaining the personal, direct access that larger firms often cannot offer.
Common services: M&A advisory, governance restructuring, multi-state compliance, succession planning, strategic partnerships.
Get StartedThe franchise model comes with unique legal requirements at both the franchisor and franchisee level. We help franchise owners navigate FDD review, franchise agreement negotiation, multi-unit expansion, compliance, transfers, and disputes with clarity and confidence.
Common services: FDD review, franchise agreement negotiation, multi-unit planning, compliance, resales and transfers, dispute resolution.
Get StartedEvery client gets Mike Zara's personal cell phone number. You will never be passed off to a paralegal when you need your attorney.
With a B.S. in Accounting from ASU, Mike brings financial literacy and business acumen that most attorneys simply do not have.
Licensed in four states and serving all 50, we handle multi-state business matters with the coordination and expertise you need.
Schedule a confidential consultation with attorney Michael A. Zara to discuss your business legal needs.