Bill Mitchell is a business, contract and corporate lawyer, specializing in working with privately held and family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs as outside general counsel. Bill combines the sharp skills of an experienced business lawyer, with keen intellect, fierce determination and a genuine interest in his client's business and legal needs. His clients cite his quick response, cost-effective solutions, and professional manner for the reasons he enjoys longstanding working relationships with many companies.Bill Mitchell's expertise includes:* Representing privately held and family-owned businesses* Guiding entrepreneurs from pre-formation strategy to liquidity events* A full range of business formation and corporate governance matters* Business acquisitions, financial transactions and other general business and corporate matters* Breach of contract and business disputes* Reviewing, creating and negotiating all forms of business agreements* Representing master and regional franchisees and single location franchises* Protecting and licensing of proprietary rights