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East Greenwich Commercial Contracts & Employment Law
Why Businesses Choose Our Firm
• Practical, business-first drafting and negotiation.
• Clear timelines and transparent expectations.
• Coordination with HR, finance, and outside advisors.
• Licensed in RI, MA, and FL for multi-state matters.
Who We Help
Startups • Family-owned companies • Professional practices • SaaS/service providers • Retail & hospitality • Contractors/subcontractors
Commercial Contract Services
Draft & Review
Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor/supplier and customer agreements, purchase/sale agreements, and service contracts.
Risk & Remedies
Indemnity, limitation of liability, warranties, termination, change orders, and dispute clauses aligned to your risk profile.
IP & Confidentiality
NDAs, inventions/IP ownership, licensing, work-made-for-hire, and data/security provisions as appropriate for your industry.
Negotiation Support
Redlines and deal strategy to reach practical outcomes without unnecessary delays.
Templates & Playbooks
Streamlined templates and clause libraries that keep your team consistent and efficient.
Commercial Leases (Light)
Review and negotiation of routine lease terms and addenda; escalation to specialized counsel as needed.
Employment Law Support
Handbooks & Policies
Custom employee handbooks, code of conduct, EEO/anti-harassment, social media, leave, and remote-work policies.
Onboarding & Agreements
Offer letters, confidentiality/IP, non-solicit, reasonable non-compete (where permitted), and independent contractor documentation.
Compliance & Training
Wage/hour basics, classification guidance, required postings, manager training, and issue-spotting for HR.
Workplace Issues
Practical response plans for complaints, investigations, accommodations, and documentation best practices.
Separations
Severance packages, releases, references, and transition measures to reduce disputes and uncertainty.
Multi-State Coordination
Guidance for RI employers with personnel in MA/FL; harmonizing policies while addressing local rules.
Serving East Greenwich & Kent County
From Main Street and the Hill & Harbour District to businesses across Kent County, we help owners put sound contracts and workforce practices in place—so teams can work and deals can close.
What Clients Appreciate
• Responsive, plain-English guidance
• Balanced risk with business realities
• Efficient redlines and turnarounds
• Coordination with HR, brokers, CPAs, and insurers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you review a contract before I sign?
Yes—send the draft and any context. We provide a clear memo and redlines with business-friendly recommendations.
Do you create contract templates we can reuse?
Absolutely. We can build a core template library and a short playbook so your team knows which terms to keep or trade.
Can you help update our employee handbook?
Yes. We tailor policies to your operations and align them with current requirements and best practices.
Do you coordinate with our HR/CPA/benefits team?
Yes—alignment across advisors avoids conflicts between legal, HR, and tax considerations.
Put Strong Contracts & HR Practices in Place
Let’s tighten your agreements and policies—so deals close smoothly and your workforce stays on track.
The Law Office of Thomas H. McHugh, Jr.
536 Atwells Avenue, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI 02909
Licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts & Florida
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