Committed to Protecting Our Clients and Helping them Succeed

We are a business law firm representing small businesses
And their owners

We focus on business transactions, succession and estate planning, tax planning, and general counsel services

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Professional and Experienced Attorneys

We Make Navigating Legal Issues Simpler

The principal focus of the Business Law Center is helping business owners resolve complex legal issues. Too often the legal system, and the intervention of lawyers, make problems larger rather than smaller. We present our clients with achievable option, encourage them to consider the implications of their business decisions early in the process, before problems have surfaced or have grown out of control. At Business Law Center, we utilize over fifty years of expertise to carefully address legal issues at the outset, so that when problems arise in the future, disputes are avoided or easily resolved. If you desire creative, efficient and a focus on problem-solving, contact the attorneys at Business Law Center.

Business Law Center serves clients in the areas of business sales and acquisitions, succession and estate planning, tax planning, contract negotiation, copyright and trademark protection and licensing, software development, unfair competition, employment issues, estate planning, probate and real estate/construction.

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Our Practice Areas

Business Planning

At Business Law Center, our attorneys have over 50 years of experience in assisting business clients with various planning issues. We work with all businesses and business owners, whether just opening their doors with a single employee, or celebrating decades of service with hundred of employees.

Buying and Selling a Business

Business Law Center represents closely-held businesses in transition. We have decades of experience with multi-million dollar private equity acquisitions as well as micro-business transactions. We have helped over a hundred clients create succession plans transitioning from one generation to the next.

Tax and Estate Planning

Business Law Center has worked extensively in estate planning for business owners and has extensive experience in addressing varied and complex estate planning needs. We encourage our clients to plan early to address business succession planning, limiting estate taxes.

Litigation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution.

The lawyers at BLC believe that our clients’ best interests are served by quickly and effectively resolving their legal disputes, whether by settlement, mediation, arbitration or litigation.

Professional And Experienced Business Law Attorney

Why Choose Our Firm

Risk management strategies

to help your business avoid costly litigation.

Practical and reasoned advice

based on over 50 years of combined experience.

1,000+

Business Clients

100+

Succession Plans

500+

Business Acquisitions

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What Our Client's Say

I believe Mr. Ness and his services have contributed to the success of my business over the years. I view him as more than my lawyer, I view him as my business partner.
President – Full Service CAD Solution Provider
I’ve known Peter for about three years and have nothing but the utmost respect for him. His customer service was awesome, his legal research in my prospective field helped me define my market approach and supports me in practicing ethical business. He did a great job, put me at ease and Peter is just an all around great guy which is something I look for when choosing my business professionals.
Owner – Health Care Services Company
Steve Ness is my attorney and someone whom I respect a great deal. He is a polished professional and has the required knowledge and experience that allows him to be an expert in his field. Steve provides counsel to a number of business owners and is always looking to expand his contact base. He also believes in going the extra mile to provide the highest level of service possible to the clients that he serves. He has a solid reputation and I can honestly say that he has become a trusted resource for me and I can recommend him highly. I feel that you would benefit a great deal from knowing Steve.
Owner – Legal Services Web Site
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I could not recommend any better attorney than Peter Brehm. Peter Brehm has always considered his client and the law to be the foremost interest when working on a case. It is often said that “you get what you pay for”, with Peter you get more
President – Distributor Company and Fitness Center
Steve Ness has an excellent feel for the issues faced by closely held companies. I have appreciated many of the suggestions Steve has made to the corporate structure proposals I brought to him for crafting. Steve proposed several excellent solutions to problems we foresaw and what was probably even more import he made us aware of other issues that we had not identified. In each case these were critical issues that might have become major problems if not properly addressed from the beginning. I have been quite satisfied with the quality of Steve’s work, the timeliness of the response and the reasonableness of his fees.
Corporate Executive, Owner and Consultant
My Experience with Steve Ness has been excellent for both my business and my personal needs. He listened very carefully and helped us make the right decisions not just ones that will work.
Owner, Insurance Agency
Steve Ness has been nothing but 100% first class in everything he’s ever done for me.
President, Internet Based Technology Company
We have used Steve Ness as our capable and trusted legal counsel since the inception of our business. He has performed a variety of legal services for us including preparation of corporate documents, settlement negotiations and advice. He is prompt to respond to questions and requests, and takes the time to explain matters thoroughly. We can highly recommend him as an adviser.
President, Gourmet Food & Gift Basket Retailer
Steve Ness has been my lawyer since the inception of my business career. Steve has overseen the structuring of all four of my businesses. He has also successfully negotiated the buy out and sale of two businesses that were entangled in an extremely hostile family feud that had been going on for years. This accomplishment solidified my dedication to Steve and I will use him throughout the lifetime of all my businesses. Steve’s professionalism in this matter was the key reason he was able to get through this extremely difficult situation – with a positive result.
President, Action Sports Company

We Are A Sophisticated Business Law Firm, Representing Small Business Owners.
We work on business transactions, succession and estate planning, tax planning, and general counsel services.

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  • 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 100 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
  • 9529433904
  • office@blc-plc.com
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