Kim L. Bayless 
Of Counsel
Areas of Experience
Services
Corporate Law
Intellectual Property
Mergers & Acquisitions
Industries
Franchise
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Education

University of Toledo, JD, 1977

Ohio University, BA, 1974

Professional and Community Activities

Board of Directors, Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce, 2010

Board of Trustees, Rocky Mount Academy

 

Recent Publications
Jurisdictions Licensed
130 S. Franklin St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804t: 252.972.7117|
PO Box 353, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-0353f: 252.972.7045|vcard
Kim has developed a general commercial practice over the past 30 years. He has extensive experience in buying and selling businesses and assisting clients in operating their ongoing enterprises. In connection with Kim’s broad transactional experience, he helps clients expand their businesses through distributorships, licenses and franchises.

Representative Experience

  • Act as lead counsel on buying and selling businesses
  • Negotiate and draft business contracts, such as leases, employment agreements, and software licenses
  • Organize corporations and limited liability companies for business operations
  • Provide business and succession planning, such as shareholder agreements
  • Review and advise franchisors and franchisees on contracts and relations involved in franchised businesses
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