Kiehn|Sanchez provides full-service legal support to entrepreneurs, closely held companies, and regulated businesses at every stage of the business lifecycle—from formation to exit. Whether you're launching a startup, negotiating contracts, managing growth, or resolving internal disputes, we offer strategic legal counsel grounded in experience and an understanding of your operational goals.

Business Formation & Structuring

Starting a business on the right legal foundation is critical to long-term success. We work with founders to select the proper entity structure and draft agreements that align with the business's tax position, ownership dynamics, and industry-specific requirements. 

We advise on:

• LLC, PLLC, Corporation, & Partnership Formation

• Operating Agreements, Bylaws, & Shareholder Agreements

• Professional Entity Formation for Licensed Professions

• S-Corp Elections & Tax Classification Guidance

• Regulated Entity Compliance 

• Licensing and Permitting 

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

We routinely draft and negotiate commercial contracts that protect business interests while fostering strong relationships. The Firm emphasizes clarity, risk mitigation, and enforceability in every agreement.

Representative services include:

• Operating & Partnership Agreements

• Business Purchase Agreements

• Vendor & Supply Agreements

• Employment, Independent Contractor, & Non-Compete Agreements

• Commercial Lease & Sublease Review

• Royalty, Licensing, & Distribution Agreements

Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Sales

We represent buyers and sellers in Oklahoma business transactions ranging from small private asset sales to complex entity transfers. We provide practical advice from letter of intent through closing, with a focus on due diligence, liability allocation, and regulatory compliance.

Ongoing General Counsel Services

Many clients rely on our firm as outside general counsel. We provide responsive legal support on day-to-day operational matters without the cost of in-house staff. As business attorneys, we assist with contracts, employment law compliance, risk management, drafting standard operating procedures (SOP), regulatory strategy, and agency communications.