S. Costley

Shannon Costley focuses principally on serving the broad-based
transactional needs of business owners and executives, contractors and
developers, tenants and landlords, and buyers and sellers of real property. Her
practice includes the drafting and review of a broad range of agreements and
guidance on business formation, operation, and governance. Clients include
real estate developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and a rich mix of
both large and small business owners, investors, and lenders.

Shannon has the vision to see the big picture, the wisdom to ask the right questions,
and the experience to know attention to detail is crucial. With over 20 years of
experience in real estate transactions, Shannon is as comfortable facilitating real
property transactions as she is adept at efficiently and cost-effectively resolving the
stickiest business disputes along the way.

REAL ESTATE

Owners, tenants, landlords, sellers, purchasers, and secured lenders face a myriad of
decisions as they strive to “close the deal.” Perhaps surprisingly, however, many have
little knowledge about what is standard. Enter Shannon Costley. From determining
how best to structure a deal to negotiating optimal terms, Shannon expertly drafts
contract provisions that prevent disputes and address the most novel of issues. Client
rights and business interests are protected. Real estate deals are closed with the
assurance that the transactions will benefit clients’ long-term business objectives.
Sound like a win-win? It is.

BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Variety is the spice of life. For Shannon this means meeting the legal challenges
presented by clients who vary from beer companies, to textile manufacturers, hard-money
lenders, and angel investors. Despite their outward differences, however,
most share common goals and objectives when it comes to choosing their legal
and business partners. They demand relationships that ensure their interests are
aggressively and legally protected. They value one’s ability to anticipate issues well in advance — and to respond with lawful, imaginative solutions. They aspire for their businesses to thrive and grow. Smart business owners and managers seek relationships with a savvy advisor like Shannon Costley.

BUSINESS FORMATION AND GOVERNANCE

Shannon is particularly well versed on the abundance of statutory and legal
requirements that pertain to business formation, operation, and governance. It is
experience and practical advice that small business owners at emerging companies or
individual entrepreneurs starting their own business desperately need. Many do not
know which business type or structure to use, or understand the associated corporate
laws and regulations. (It is also the kind of experience many owners and executives at
large companies need, too.) Shannon skillfully guides our clients through the process.
Helping them choose the best business entity for their needs. Educating them on
compliance and legal requirements — and actively working together to ensure clients
avoid problems.