Kim L. Bayless  
Of Counsel 
Education

University of Toledo, JD, 1977

Ohio University, BA, 1974

Professional and Community Activities

Past Chairman and Currently on Board of Directors, Rocky Mount YMCA, Inc.

Board of Directors, Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce

Jurisdictions Licensed
130 S. Franklin St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804t: 252.972.7117|
PO Box 353, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-0353f: 252.972.7045|
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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