The Law Office of Walter J. Manning advises businesses and business owners on a wide range of matters such as business formation, general corporate matters and complex strategic agreements. We strive to learn about each business in order to tailor our services to each individual client’s business needs. We help companies across a wide range of sectors explore

new opportunities and operate more efficiently. Our attention to detail, deep

knowledge, and responsiveness allows our clients to successfully navigate the

complex world of business law.

Corporate Transactions

At the Law Office of Walter J. Manning, our business-minded and forward-

thinking team knows what it takes to successfully lead a client through a

business deal from start to finish. Our seasoned staff has wide-ranging

transactional experience, allowing us to provide exceptional representation in

the areas of mergers, acquisitions, financing, leasing, licensing and joint

ventures. We help structure and efficiently execute strategic transactions and

we are committed to completing deals quickly and efficiently.

Business Succession Planning

Owners work hard to nurture and build their businesses, but what happens

when it is time to transition the business to the next generation of ownership?

Our legal team has the knowledge and expertise to navigate the complexities

of transfers to family members, key employees, or other strategic purchasers.

We can also assist clients in buy-sell planning and buyout agreements that

result from equity-transfer triggering events (death, disability, bankruptcy,

divorce, attachment by creditors and retirement) . We collaborate with

attorneys in the firm, one is a probate judge, who specialize in estate planning

to provide comprehensive business succession services allowing for an

efficient transition of a business.

Commercial Real Estate Law

The Law Office of Walter J. Manning frequently assists clients in the

purchase, sale, leasing and financing of commercial real estate. We help

structure, negotiate and close commercial real estate transactions. Our

services include drafting and negotiating letters of intent, purchase and sale

agreements, leases and borrower-side commercial lending. We offer due

diligence support with respect to environmental concerns, title problems,

inspections and municipal issues. Our attorneys take pride in being creative,

responsive, strategic and cost-effective.

Administrative Law

Dealing with municipal, state and federal agencies can be complicated and

bureaucratically intimidating. The Law Office of Walter J. Manning provides

clients with support and assistance in these areas, including representation at

agency hearings. Our legal team has significant experience representing

applicants on a variety of issues, including licenses, permits, registrations,

investigations, complaints and disciplinary hearings.

Project Finance

We represent project developers in the energy sector, such as large scale solar

development. We understand the unique challenges associated with these

financing projects, such as dealing with Rhode Island Energy and locating off

takers for the electricity, and can help client’s close deals, efficiently and

effectively.