Most business disputes do not start with bad people. They start with an agreement that never said what would happen when a partner wanted out, a contract that assumed everything would go as planned, or a handshake deal that two people remembered differently.
David Collins has spent over 25 years as a litigator in South Carolina courts, addressing problems no one saw coming and disputes that grew out of decisions no one thought through. That experience shapes how he plans and drafts for business clients: he asks what could go wrong — when an owner wants out, when a deal goes bad, when circumstances change — and builds agreements that address those possibilities before they become disputes.
Call today to schedule a consultation: (864) 990-3061 — Greenville or (864) 707-2600 — Spartanburg
Business Formation
The entity you choose and the documents that govern it determine who controls the business, how profits and losses are shared, and what happens when owners disagree.
We help with:
- Choosing the right structure — LLC, corporation, or partnership
- Forming the entity and handling the state filings
- Operating agreements and shareholder agreements that address control, capital contributions, distributions, and deadlock
- Buy-sell provisions — what happens when an owner dies, becomes disabled, divorces, retires, or simply wants out
Contracts
A contract is only as good as what it says when something goes wrong. We draft, review, and negotiate the agreements businesses depend on, with particular attention to the provisions that matter most when a relationship breaks down: termination, remedies, payment, indemnification, and how disputes will be resolved.
Common agreements include:
- Customer, vendor, and service agreements
- Purchase and sale agreements, including the purchase or sale of a business
- Partnership and joint venture agreements
- Review of contracts presented to you by the other side before you sign
Business Planning
Businesses change: new owners come in, founders step back, families take over, and opportunities arrive that the original documents never contemplated. We help owners plan for those transitions — including ownership changes, succession planning, and coordinating business interests with the owner’s own estate plan.
Business Litigation
When a dispute cannot be avoided, you want a lawyer who has spent a career in the courtroom.
Business disputes we handle:
- Breach of contract
- Disputes between business owners, partners, and shareholders
- Claims involving breach of fiduciary duty
- Disputes arising from the purchase or sale of a business
Ready to Talk?
Whether you are starting a business, signing an important contract, planning a transition, or facing a dispute, David Collins can help you understand your options and protect what you have built.
Call today: (864) 990-3061 — Greenville · (864) 707-2600 — Spartanburg