Mr. Siemsen's practice includes representation of lenders and borrowers in all aspects of commercial finance transactions.  We provide practical, results-focused legal counsel in structuring, negotiating, and documenting credit commitments, loan transactions, equipment leases, inventory financing and a variety of other financing transactions. We are also experienced in documenting and perfecting security interests and liens in all types of collateral. 

Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Licensing

Mr. Siemsen provides legal services to small and large businesses in the areas of trademark, trade secret protection, Internet and new media, electronic commerce, software licensing, and related areas.  His clients receive innovative and practical solutions to the full range of legal issues that arise from use of the Internet and other methods of electronic communications. He represents clients in negotiating software licenses, development agreements, maintenance and support agreements, and many other types of agreements.

Franchising and Distribution

Mr. Siemsen represents large and small franchisors, manufacturers, franchisees and distributors active in a variety of businesses including restaurant and food service, automotive, hotels and lodging, industrial equipment, consumer products, telecommunications and health care.  His services for franchisors and manufacturers include providing business-savvy legal advice on structuring, expanding, and maintaining their franchising, distribution and licensing programs throughout the United States and around the globe.  Mr. Siemsen's experience also includes acting as special franchise law counsel on merger and acquisition transactions.  He represents distributors and franchisees in their negotiations and relations with their manufacturers and franchisors, and also provide them results-oriented business law counseling on a variety of topics relevant to small businesses.

Commercial Transactions

Businesses large and small rely or Mr. Siemsen's prompt and efficient drafting and review of commercial agreements such as terms and conditions of purchase and sale, consulting agreements, services contracts, supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, employment agreements, noncompetition agreements, and a variety of other similar matters.   He is often called upon to craft timely and creative solutions customized to meet our clients’ unique situations and requirements.