My experience as a business attorney, CFO of a national bank, COO of a regional mortgage company, and Senior Financial Analyst for a major communications company give me a unique perspective into understanding the challenges, issues, problems and concerns faced by developing and mature businesses.
Business Law & Commercial Real Estate
We have attorneys licensed to practice in both Georgia and Florida that provide legal counsel in the practice areas of commercial real estate, general contract law, business formation and corporate governance. Our clients include start-up and established businesses, lenders and multinational companies.
When working with clients we negotiate, structure and prepare commercial transactions including 1) commercial loan closings and lease agreements; 2) product/services and material sales and supply contracts; 3) security and collateral agreements; 4) acquisition and divestiture agreements; and 5) business organizational and governance documents.
Joe McGhee has a background as both an attorney and business professional that enables him to understand the challenges and concerns faced by developing and mature businesses.
Primary Practice Areas
Business Law
- Business Formation & Restructuring
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Analysis & Negotiations
- Joint Ventures
Commercial Transactions
- Secured Transactions
- Product & Service Agreements
- Sourcing & Supply Contracts
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
Commercial Real Estate
- Purchase & Sales
- Leasing & Financing
- Loan Closings
- Title Insurance (Florida & Georgia)
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Joe McGhee has 15 plus years of legal practice in business transactions, contract law, real estate law, corporate finance law, commercial lending, debt restructuring, litigated judicial foreclosures, M&A, asset liability management, asset protection and estate planning. In addition, Joe and his team understand the parameters that impact company operations and profitability due to his 18 years of experience in business management, finance, accounting, operations and problem solving in banking, information technology and consumer finance sectors.
From Our Clients
Referrals from our clients are our best recommendation.
“Where do we even begin to express our gratitude for an unbelievable job this duo lawyer team, Carter Stout and Joseph McGhee, did with the sale of our business, Forsyth Fabrics. What a find…they were easy to communicate with, honest, fair, caring, efficient, and wise. They looked out for us Sellers; yet showed respect for the Buyers. The Buyers were ready to hire them!
“I enjoyed working with Joe on the review of an operating agreement. Joe was very professional and provided a good review of the document in a prompt manner.”
“Joe McGhee’s advice and counsel has been a tremendous asset to me and my company. His background in business, finance and real estate gives him a unique perspective on the areas where law, finance and real estate intersect. He gets my highest recommendation!”
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