Cooney, Scully and Dowling represents a large number of businesses and corporations providing services from conception to dissolution and in all phases in between. Our work begins with advising those who are considering starting a business on the proper legal structure for the business, be it corporate, limited liability company, partnership or joint venture, and drafting the appropriate documents. We assist the entity in meeting legal requirements and obtaining licenses, registrations, and approvals, where necessary.

For established entities, we represent the business in connection with real estate transactions including leasing, the purchase or sale of real estate, and advice on zoning issues. We draft business contracts and employment agreements, including non-compete agreements. We represent employers in labor negotiations, policy and handbook drafting. We provide legally required sexual harassment training, as well as training and guidance to personnel on a wide variety of matters.

The firm's business clientele is diverse. We represent the developers of a CHFA backed housing development, and assist developers of congregate living facilities. We represent educational institutions at all levels from elementary school to college. We represent numerous non-profit corporations. We serve as counsel to an insurance company and to several professional associations. Our practice includes the following areas: