Business Law

Expertise for Athens & Lake Oconee Businesses

At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C., we understand how critical strong legal foundations are for business success. From sharp contract drafting to merger planning and dispute resolution, our Athens and Lake Oconee‑based team ensures your enterprise thrives with confidence.

Why Partner with Our Business Law Team?

Trusted local counsel: Leverage 40+ years of experience serving Georgia-based businesses.

Prevent legal challenges: Whether it’s contract risks, shareholder disputes, or employment issues, we help you stay ahead.

Support every stage: From startup formation and tax strategies to expansion, buy-sells, and exit planning.

Navigate regulations: We advise on the Corporate Transparency Act, compliance, and best practices.

At Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C., we offer legal services tailored to the unique needs of local businesses. Our Athens and Lake Oconee business representation and litigation attorneys can help you navigate everything from initial startup and business formation to mergers and acquisitions, contract litigation, and more. Our firm is committed to your success and the success of your business.

Looking for a business law lawyer in Athens? Call us today at (706) 354-4000 to speak with one of our outstanding attorneys!


Our Core Business Law Services

Contract & Business Formation

  • Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts
  • Setting up LLCs, corporations & partnerships
  • Advising on franchising, joint ventures, investor agreements, and mergers

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Handling complex contract, employment, real estate, and commercial disputes
  • Representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings
  • Resolving shareholding, non-compete, business tort, ADA, and wage/hour cases

Corporate & Tax Planning

  • Structuring buy‑sell agreements and exit strategies
  • Offering tailored tax and financial planning guidance

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Our Commitment to You

  • Client-focused approach: We take time to understand your unique goals—whether you’re launching a startup, facing litigation, or preparing for succession.
  • Tenacious advocacy: From courtroom representation to strategic negotiations and alternatives like mediation and arbitration.
  • Proven track record: Extensive experience guiding local businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and banks.

Running a business is no small task — simply having a trusted attorney on-hand to assist you with the many complex legal matters that you encounter can prove invaluable.

Take the Next Step in Securing Your Business

Contact our business law team in Athens at (706) 354‑4000, or visit our Lake Oconee office at (706) 453‑7139. Whether you’re avoiding disputes or charting your next growth phase, BBGA is your trusted legal partner.