Leah Martin Law

Business law scope across two states

Leah Martin established the firm in 2011 after working at Lionel Sawyer & Collins and Bailey Kennedy. Leah Martin Law serves businesses in Nevada and Arizona. It lists offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Phoenix.

The firm's service list centers on the legal needs of companies and their owners. It covers business formation, entity restructuring, contracts, acquisitions, litigation, asset protection, securities and trademarks. Estate planning also appears among Leah Martin's listed practice areas.

In my opinion, the clearest feature is the connection between the firm's transactional and dispute work. A business may need formation documents at the start, commercial agreements during operations and legal help when a contract dispute arises. The listed services address each of those distinct events.

Regional reach

The firm represents clients across southern Nevada and in Arizona, including Maricopa County. Leah Martin holds licenses in both Nevada and Arizona. That cross-state admission is relevant for owners whose companies, contracts or transactions touch both states.

State law can affect entity filings, contract claims and court procedure. A company operating in two states may also face separate licensing or registration duties. The firm's stated geographic reach matches the regional nature of those issues.

Formation, structure and business records

The firm handles formation and licensing for corporations, partnerships, nonprofits and limited liability companies. It also lists entity structuring and restructuring. Those categories cover decisions about the legal form of a business and the rules that govern its owners.

Formation generally requires more than filing an initial state document. Owners often must decide who controls the company, how votes work and how profits are allocated. The firm's listed document work includes bylaws, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and operating agreements.

Governance documents

Governance documents give owners written rules for recurring business questions. Bylaws commonly address corporate officers, directors, meetings and voting. Operating and partnership agreements can define management authority, ownership rights and procedures for changes in membership.

Shareholder agreements may address transfers, voting arrangements and ownership events. Careful drafting matters because informal expectations can become sources of conflict. The firm's mix of formation and contract services places those documents within a broader business law practice.

Restructuring and asset protection

Restructuring may involve changes to ownership, management or the legal form of an entity. Businesses may also revise their governance documents as new owners enter or existing arrangements change. Leah Martin Law expressly includes structuring and restructuring in its service categories.

Asset protection is another listed area. In general, this work examines how business obligations, ownership interests and personal assets relate under applicable law. Leah Martin's estate planning work may also matter when an owner considers the future transfer of business interests.

Contracts and business transactions

The firm drafts and reviews sales contracts, business purchase agreements, noncompete agreements, commercial leases and employment agreements. This is a useful mix for companies that buy goods or services, occupy commercial property or hire workers. Each agreement creates a different set of duties and risks.

Contract drafting generally begins with the business terms. The written agreement then defines performance duties, payment, timing, termination rights and available remedies. Contract review tests whether those provisions match the parties' actual deal and whether the document contains conflicting terms.

Commercial agreements

Sales contracts can address specifications, delivery, acceptance and payment. Commercial leases may allocate repair duties, insurance requirements and use restrictions. Employment agreements and noncompete provisions can raise state-specific questions about scope and enforceability.

The firm also lists agreements for business purchases. These documents commonly identify the assets or ownership interests being sold, the purchase price and the conditions for closing. They may also assign responsibility for liabilities and statements made by each party.

Acquisitions and sales

Leah Martin Law handles acquisitions and business sales. A transaction generally starts with agreed terms and a review of the target company's records. Buyers often examine entity documents, important contracts, ownership records and known obligations before closing.

The final agreement records the transaction structure and the parties' duties. Separate documents may transfer assets, ownership interests or contractual rights. The firm's listed formation and restructuring work may also relate to entity changes that accompany a purchase or sale.

Litigation and breach of contract matters

Business litigation is part of the firm's stated work. The site specifically identifies breach of contract services and disputes tied to product or service liability. Those descriptions place commercial agreements and their enforcement within the same service offering.

A breach of contract claim generally turns on the agreement, the parties' conduct and the harm alleged. Lawyers and courts may examine whether a valid contract existed, what each side promised and whether a party failed to perform. Written amendments, invoices, notices and business communications can affect that analysis.

How civil disputes proceed

A civil case commonly begins when a claimant files a complaint and the responding party files an answer or another permitted response. The parties may exchange documents, take testimony and ask the court to decide legal issues through motions. Settlement discussions can occur during the case, while unresolved claims may proceed to trial.

Contract language often shapes the forum and process. Venue clauses may identify where a case belongs, while dispute clauses may call for mediation or arbitration. Notice provisions can set steps that a party must take before pursuing a remedy.

Business owners often weigh legal rights against cost, delay and operational strain. Early review of the agreement and supporting records can help define the issues. The firm's inclusion of both contract drafting and contract litigation gives clients access to related services at different points in a commercial relationship.

Securities, trademarks and the named team

The firm's business services also include securities matters and trademark work. Securities questions can arise when a company issues shares or membership interests, raises capital or changes ownership. Applicable rules may depend on the type of offering, the people involved and the information given to investors.

Trademark matters concern names, logos and other indicators of commercial source. General trademark work can involve evaluating a proposed mark, seeking registration or addressing unauthorized use. These issues often connect with formation and contract work when a business chooses a name, licenses a mark or purchases brand assets.

Attorney roles and background

Managing Attorney Leah Martin graduated summa cum laude from UNLV's law school in 2002. She was editor-in-chief of the Nevada Law Journal and worked as a judicial extern to United States District Court Judge Phillip Pro. Her listed work includes business formation documents, commercial agreements and contract litigation.

The site names Kevin Hejmanowski as Senior Associate Attorney. It names Brolin Frasheri and Carlos Salas as Associate Attorneys. Together with Leah Martin, they make up the four-attorney team identified by the firm.

Leah Martin Law has operated since 2011. Its published practice areas cover company formation, commercial transactions, civil disputes and related ownership concerns. The firm lists Leah Martin as licensed in Nevada and Arizona, with offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Phoenix.