Commercial Law

Why CR MILES®

CR MILES' commercial law practice helps businesses protect their interests, structure transactions, and resolve disputes with an approach that is both strategic and pragmatic. CR MILES ® Attorneys bring decades of experience in complex transactions and commercial litigation. Our team supports clients in industries ranging from technology and manufacturing to hospitality, finance, and healthcare. We provide clear, actionable guidance that aligns legal strategy with business objectives.

Whether you are negotiating a high-value contract, addressing a breach of agreement, or navigating the sale or acquisition of a business, CR MILES delivers sophisticated legal solutions to help you achieve your goals while minimizing risk.

Areas of Focus

Our commercial law services span the full business lifecycle, from entity formation to exit strategies, and include:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation – Structuring agreements that are clear, enforceable, and protect your business interests.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – Advising on purchase and sale transactions, from due diligence to closing.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
Risk Management – Assessing and mitigating potential legal risks in ongoing operations.
Intellectual Property in Commercial Transactions – Integrating IP protection into broader business deals, licensing agreements, and joint ventures.

What You Can Expect

CR MILES attorneys have represented clients in complex commercial transactions and multi-million-dollar disputes in state and federal courts.
We bring first-chair trial experience to the table when disputes escalate, ensuring continuity between transactional advice and litigation strategy.
Our attorneys have deep industry knowledge in technology, telecommunications, consumer products, manufacturing, media, and financial services.
We understand that legal decisions have direct business implications, and we focus on minimizing disruption while protecting your bottom line.

How We Work With You

Our commercial law team collaborates closely with business owners, executives, and in-house counsel to design solutions that are legally sound and commercially viable. This includes:

Proactive Planning – Structuring transactions to avoid future disputes.
Strategic Negotiation – Securing favorable terms while preserving key business relationships.
Dispute Resolution – Exploring settlement, mediation, or arbitration before litigation when it aligns with your goals.
Litigation Readiness – Being prepared to take decisive legal action when necessary.

Why Businesses Choose CR MILES

Integrated Expertise – Combining commercial law and intellectual property insight to address both tangible and intangible assets in business deals.
Proven Results – Successfully securing favorable verdicts, settlements, and transactions for clients across diverse sectors.
Client-Centered Approach – We listen first, then craft tailored strategies aligned with your objectives.
Efficient and Focused – We protect your resources by managing matters with precision and cost-effectiveness.

CR MILES attorneys have extensive experience structuring, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial agreements for clients ranging from emerging businesses to established corporations. Our work spans industries such as technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, hospitality, finance, and consumer products.
We handle both transactions and disputes, giving clients continuity of representation when a deal turns into a conflict. Whether drafting a multi-million-dollar asset purchase agreement or litigating a breach of contract, we understand the full commercial landscape.
Our attorneys have represented clients in high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing arrangements, and service agreements—ensuring transactions are both strategically advantageous and legally sound.
We are skilled in resolving disputes efficiently—through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration—when litigation is not in the client's best interest. At the same time, we have the trial experience to protect our clients' rights when disputes escalate.
We understand the business realities behind every deal or dispute, including the importance of maintaining operations, protecting brand reputation, and achieving a favorable ROI on legal spend.
CR MILES integrates intellectual property protection into commercial matters, ensuring that patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are safeguarded in every transaction.
Our attorneys regularly counsel on compliance and regulatory requirements to help clients avoid costly mistakes and future disputes.