Business & Commercial Law

Full-Service Business Law Attorneys

Consulting and General Counsel for the D.C. Area

In business transactions or contracts, you don't want to be looking over your shoulder for trouble. The lawyers of the Law Office of DeCaro & Howell have the insight and experience to enable clients to conduct business with confidence. From day-to-day contracts to complex business deals, we aim to keep clients on solid legal footing.

Our law firm provides comprehensive business law services to family-run companies and businesses of all sizes. Located in Upper Marlboro, we serve southern Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metro area. We can advise clients on specific legal issues, or serve as general corporate counsel to support ongoing operations. Call 301-464-1400 to arrange a consultation.

We extend forward-thinking, cost-conscious advice and solutions for every aspect of business and commercial law:

• Contract negotiations, drafting and review
• Business purchase or sale
• Business formation
• Equipment purchase/leasing
• Commercial real estate transactions
• Commercial leases (owner or tenant)
• Business succession planning
• Employment agreements — non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other restrictive covenants or employee contracts
• Executive compensation, including rabbi trusts
• Business litigation

With an eye toward the bottom line, our lawyers help clients plan, implement and achieve their goals. Thomas F. DeCaro Jr. has practiced for nearly 30 years, and he is a CPA and former IRS tax law specialist. This unique background in business law, accounting and taxation enables him to perform thorough due diligence and advice on tax liabilities of transactions.

DeCaro & Howell enjoys ongoing relationships with business owners across all industries, trusting us with their commercial and personal legal matters. Call 301-464-1400 to arrange a consultation for a swift and sound solution to a pressing legal matter, or to discuss our general counsel services on retainer.