Business Attorney in Baton Rouge — Senior-Level Counsel for Transactions That Matter
Louisiana business owners buying or selling a company, transferring LLC interests, or navigating complex contracts work directly with Dennis Pennington — not an associate filling in for a partner who signed the engagement letter.
The Right Counsel for Deals That Don't Require a Large Firm
Most business transactions in Louisiana don't require an institutional firm with thirty attorneys, tiered billing structures, and a partner who hands your file to a second-year associate after the kickoff call. They require a senior attorney who knows how deals are structured, where they go wrong, and how to protect your position from due diligence through closing.
Dennis Pennington has represented buyers and sellers across business and corporate transactions for over 50 years — corporate stock sales, LLC membership transfers, asset purchases, and the contracts that govern all of them. He handles every matter personally. And he bills at rates that have not tracked the market's upward climb over the past four decades.
If you are buying or selling a business in Louisiana and want senior-level transactional counsel at a price that reflects what legal representation should actually cost, this is where to start.
Business and Corporate Legal Services
Whether you are buying a company or selling one you built, the structure of the transaction determines how much of its value you actually keep. Dennis represents both buyers and sellers in M&A transactions — from the initial letter of intent through due diligence, negotiation, and closing. He has handled deals across Louisiana and throughout the Gulf South for decades.
Transferring LLC membership interests or completing a corporate stock sale involves more than a signed agreement. Tax treatment, operating agreement terms, liability exposure, and post-closing obligations all require careful attention before anything is executed. Dennis has handled LLC and stock transactions for buyers and sellers across multiple states and structures.
A contract that wasn't drafted carefully enough is usually discovered at the worst possible moment. Dennis drafts, reviews, and negotiates business contracts — from operating agreements and partnership arrangements to vendor contracts and non-competes — with the awareness of someone who has seen contract disputes reach federal court.
Louisiana Transactional Counsel — With Multi-State Reach
Pennington Law Firm handles business and corporate matters for clients across Louisiana and virtually for buyers, sellers, and business owners in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina. Transactions involving Louisiana entities or Louisiana-based counterparties can be handled remotely — Zoom consultations are available for every stage of the engagement, from initial strategy through closing coordination.
For Louisiana business owners, Dennis is licensed before all state courts and admitted to the Eastern, Middle, and Western U.S. District Courts — the courts where deal disputes ultimately land when they escalate beyond negotiation.
No fee unless you recover
Why Business Owners Choose Pennington Law
Over 50 years representing buyers and sellers in Louisiana business transactions across multiple deal structures
Direct access to Dennis Pennington on every matter — no associates, no handoffs after the engagement letter
Below-market billing rates maintained across decades, by design — senior-level counsel at rates most firms stopped offering thirty years ago
Multi-state transactional reach: Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina
Federal court admission through the 5th Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court — drafting and negotiating with that exposure in mind
In-house title services through Acquire Title Services, Inc. for transactions involving Louisiana real estate
What Business Owners Ask Before Hiring a Transaction Attorney
Do I need a business attorney to sell my company in Louisiana?
In most cases, yes — and the cost of not having one is almost always higher than the cost of proper representation. A Louisiana business sale involves entity structure decisions, purchase price allocation, representations and warranties, indemnification obligations, and post-closing liability exposure. An attorney who has handled these transactions across multiple deal types knows where value is lost and where risk is taken on without realizing it.
What's the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale in Louisiana?
In an asset sale, the buyer acquires specific business assets — equipment, contracts, customer relationships, intellectual property — while the selling entity retains its liabilities. In a stock or LLC membership sale, the buyer acquires the entity itself, along with its history, liabilities, and obligations. Which structure benefits you depends on whether you're the buyer or seller, the tax treatment of each approach, and the nature of the business being transferred. Dennis advises clients on structure before any letter of intent is signed.
Can a Louisiana attorney handle a business transaction if the other party is in Texas or another state?
Yes. Pennington Law regularly represents Louisiana-based clients in transactions involving buyers or sellers in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina. These matters are handled virtually — Zoom meetings, electronic document execution, and remote coordination — with no requirement for out-of-state travel.
What does it cost to hire a business attorney in Baton Rouge?
Dennis Pennington has maintained below-market billing rates across his career as a deliberate practice — not a discount model, but a principled position on what senior legal counsel should cost small and midsize business owners. Fees for business matters are discussed directly during the initial consultation. There are no surprises after the engagement letter.
Dennis Pennington has represented business owners in Louisiana corporate and transactional matters for over 53 years — handling mergers and acquisitions, LLC transfers, stock sales, and business contracts across Louisiana and the Gulf South. He is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, and brings federal court perspective to every transaction he handles. Every client works directly with Dennis.