One-Stop Legal Services Across
8 Key Practice Areas
At Brightfield | Fehmel, our team of experienced, bilingual Japanese-English attorneys offers comprehensive legal services for clients expanding into the U.S. market. We are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes by supporting your business through every legal stage—from entry to growth, dispute resolution, and succession—across eight key areas:
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Stock and asset acquisitions or sales
Corporate mergers and reorganizations
Legal due diligence, including:
Financial and accounting review in collaboration with CPAs
Transaction structuring
Employee relations and key personnel interviews
Review of litigation history, liens, intellectual property, commercial leases
Transaction closings, including:
Transfer of licenses and permits
Business succession and government/landlord approvals
Transfer of liquor licenses
Drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts
Trust & Estate Planning
Preparation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
Advance healthcare directives
Transfer on Death Deeds and title transfers
Probate court procedures and estate administration
Support for recovering U.S.-based assets
Collaboration with U.S.-based tax advisors for inheritance and gift tax filings
Advice on U.S.-Japan tax treaties and cross-border estate matters
Real Estate
Drafting and reviewing residential purchase agreements
Preparation and recordation of title deeds
FIRPTA compliance and refund applications in cooperation with CPAs and tax professionals
Full support from escrow to closing, in coordination with title/escrow companies and real estate companies
Legal due diligence for commercial properties
Drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements, lease agreements (commercial & residential), and related legal documents
Corporate Governance
Formation of corporations and other entities with tax/legal planning
Shareholder agreements
Preparation of board and shareholder resolutions and minutes
Entity structuring based on tax, liability, and immigration considerations
Strategic planning for group structures factoring risk management, visa eligibility, tax efficiency, and long-term exit planning
Corporate dissolution and liquidation procedures
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Negotiation and settlement of disputes
Mediation and arbitration representation
Representation in civil matters
Immigration
(Visas & Green Cards)
Employment-based visas (E, L, H-1B, O, P, R, and TN)
Permanent residency (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5, family-based, diversity lottery, and VAWA)
Other visas and documentation (B, F, H-3, K, and U visas, I-192, I-212, I-601, and I-601A waivers, re-entry permits, U.S. citizenship)
Immigration court/Removal representation including applications for asylum, cancellation of removal, Witholding of Removal, and Special Juvenile Immigration applications
Support letters to CBP for clients with concerns about U.S. Port of Entry issues including ESTA, crimes, prior overstays, and prior issues of exclusion and expedited removal.
Labor & Employment Law
Compliance with employment authorization requirements
Drafting offer letters, employment agreements, and employee handbooks
Legal support for termination
Advice on workplace harassment and discrimination
Wage, benefit, and tip compliance guidance
Representation in state and federal labor agency matters
Franchise Law
State-level franchise registration and filings
Compliance with federal franchise regulations
Drafting licensing and franchise agreements
Negotiation with prospective franchisees and licensees
Enforcement of intellectual property rights, including cease-and-desist notices
Settlement and negotiation with state regulators