Practice Areas

Loving Law Firm advises companies and their leadership on corporate governance and other legal matters that arise in operating and growing a business.

Catherine’s experience includes advising boards and executives, preparing corporate records, supporting board meetings, overseeing entity formation and maintenance, addressing governance issues, and advising businesses through significant corporate transactions.

The firm can also work with a client’s accountants, financial advisors, insurance professionals, and other legal counsel when a matter requires a coordinated approach.

Corporate governance and board support

Bylaws, shareholder agreements, governance policies, board charters, minutes and corporate records maintenance.

I advise individuals and companies on day-to-day legal matters and long-term strategic decisions, serving as a trusted legal partner to business owners and management.

Act as registered agent.

Contracts are an essential part of doing business, but effective agreements require more than standard forms.

Loving Law Firm assists businesses with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while keeping the underlying business relationship and commercial objectives in focus.

Catherine’s experience includes agreements involving services, purchasing and supply, technology and licensing, consulting, confidentiality, equipment, software, real estate, guarantees, and other commercial relationships.

Whether a client is negotiating an important new agreement or needs ongoing assistance with its contracting process, Loving Law Firm provides practical guidance on contractual rights, obligations, and risk.

Drafting and negotiation of vendor/customer agreements, master services agreements, supply contracts, licensing and distribution agreements

Clear, well-structured agreements are critical to protecting your business and supporting growth. I assist Clients by drafting and negotiating various contracts, including:

• Master service agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Supply agreements and vendor contracts
• Purchase and sale agreements for goods and services
• Confidentiality, licensing, and technology agreements
• Professional services agreements and independent contractor agreements
• Transactional negotiation and deal-closing support
• Contract review and risk analysis
• Equipment and Real Property leases;
• Sales and supply agreements;
• Non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements;
• Employment contracts for employees;
• Contractor agreements;
• Buy-sell agreements and other agreements among business owners;
• Sale-leaseback transactions;
• Shareholder and equity owner agreements;
• Licensing and distribution agreements.
• Other essential business agreements.

Employment Counsel for Businesses

Practical Guidance for Workplace Issues

Employment decisions often involve a combination of legal requirements, business considerations, and sensitive workplace dynamics. Loving Law Firm drafts, negotiates, and reviews tailored employment contracts and nondisclosure agreements that align with your business goals and reduce legal risk.

Loving Law Firm advises employers on employment matters arising throughout the employment relationship.

Catherine has extensive experience counseling businesses regarding employee relations, workplace investigations, employment agreements, executive compensation, discipline and termination, reductions in force, accommodations and leaves of absence, harassment and discrimination issues, wage-and-hour matters, benefits, and compensation programs.
The firm’s focus is helping employers identify issues early, understand their options, and make well-informed decisions.

I help employers navigate complex employment issues while minimizing risk and disruption.

• Employment agreements and executive compensation arrangements
• Offer Letters
• Workplace policies and compliance
• Employee relations and internal investigations
• Separation agreements, release and settlement agreements
• At-will and term employment agreements
• Change-in-control, severance, and retention agreements
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Invention assignment and proprietary information agreements
• Restrictive covenants: noncompete, non solicitation and non-disclosure clauses

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions
I provide practical, business-oriented guidance throughout the lifecycle of a transaction.

• Letters of intent
• Due diligence and transaction support
• Purchase or Sell agreements and ancillary documents
• Asset purchase agreements;
• Coordination with financial and tax advisors
• Closing transaction documents
• Post closing integration considerations

Real Estate Sales, Purchases, and Leases

I assist with a range of commercial real estate transactions and related issues.

• Purchase and sale agreements
• Commercial lease review and negotiation
• Due diligence
• Risk assessment, including environmental considerations
• Transaction management and coordination

Growing businesses encounter legal questions every day, but not every company needs or wants the expense of a full-time general counsel.

Loving Law Firm, PLLC provides outside general counsel services to companies seeking an ongoing relationship with an attorney who understands how businesses operate.

Catherine’s experience as a General Counsel and member of executive leadership allows her to approach legal issues from the client’s side of the table. The goal is not simply to explain what the law says, but to help management understand risk, evaluate options, and make practical business decisions.

Outside general counsel services may include commercial contracts, employment matters, corporate governance, compliance, dispute management, strategic transactions, legal risk assessment, coordination with specialized outside counsel, and day-to-day legal advice.

Outside General Counsel Services (or Fractional GC)

I provide outside general counsel services to businesses and entrepreneurs who need experienced legal guidance without the cost and commitment of a full time, inhouse attorney. My approach is practical, business focused, and designed to integrate seamlessly with your business.

Whether you need ongoing legal support or assistance with specific projects, I offer flexible services tailored to your company’s size, structure, and goals.

How I Work

I offer flexible engagement structures to meet your needs:

• Ongoing Fractional General Counsel – Monthly or recurring support for day-to-day legal needs
• Project Based Engagements – Focused support for specific matters or transactions
• Hourly Advisory Services – As needed legal guidance

My goal is to provide responsive, practical legal support that aligns with your business objectives—helping you make informed decisions, manage risk, and operate with confidence.