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Dedicated Counsel,

Guiding Your Business,

Planning Your Legacy.

Practice Areas

In-housel Counsel Services

Akpolo Law offers dedicated in-house counsel services, providing your business with ongoing, integrated legal support without the expense of a full-time executive hire. Our attorneys function as a seamless extension of your team, offering proactive day-to-day legal advice on operational matters, risk management, and routine contractual needs to ensure smooth and compliant business activities. We focus on understanding your specific industry and business model to deliver tailored guidance on general corporate matters, employment issues, data privacy concerns, and the development and implementation of internal policies. This embedded approach allows us to anticipate potential legal challenges, offer timely solutions, and empower your leadership with the consistent legal insight necessary for informed decision-making and sustained operational excellence, complementing our transactional services by ensuring the continued health and legal integrity of your organization.

Business Transactions and Organizational Structuring

Akpolo Law is dedicated to guiding clients through the critical legal aspects of business transactions and organizational structuring to build resilient foundations and foster innovation. We provide expert counsel on pivotal decisions such as entity formation, advising on the optimal legal structure (e.g., LLC, corporation, partnership) tailored to your specific business objectives, liability considerations, and intellectual property strategy. Our services include the meticulous drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide array of business agreements, from shareholder and operating agreements to commercial contracts that protect your core assets and support your ventures. A key focus of our practice is securing and leveraging your intellectual property rights, ensuring these valuable assets are properly identified, protected, and commercialized. Furthermore, Akpolo Law integrates comprehensive risk management and regulatory compliance into every transaction and organizational matter, helping your business navigate complex legal landscapes, mitigate potential liabilities, and operate with confidence as you launch, grow, or restructure.

Estate Planning

Akpolo Law provides compassionate and comprehensive estate planning services to individuals and families in Arizona, helping you secure your legacy and protect your loved ones. We understand that planning for the future can be a sensitive process, and our dedicated attorneys offer personalized guidance to create a tailored estate plan that reflects your unique wishes and circumstances. Our services include the drafting of essential documents such as wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney for financial matters, and healthcare powers of attorney with living wills (advance directives). We work closely with you to understand your goals, whether it's minimizing potential estate taxes, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your desires, planning for the care of minor children, or avoiding the complexities of probate. At Akpolo Law, we strive to provide peace of mind by crafting robust and thoughtful estate plans that safeguard your future and provide for those you care about most.

Schedule your appointment

To schedule an appointment with Kome Akpolo and discuss your legal matters, please call our Phoenix office directly at 602.214.3498. Alternatively, you can send an email to kome@akpololaw.com detailing your availability and the nature of your inquiry, and we will promptly assist you in arranging a convenient consultation time. We are ready to help you address your legal needs.

About Akpolo Law

Welcome to Akpolo Law, a Phoenix-based firm founded by Kome Akpolo, an attorney dedicated to providing personalized and potent legal solutions. Practicing since 2009, Kome brings a wealth of experience to individuals and businesses across Arizona. As a small business owner himself, Kome understands firsthand the risks inherent in starting and operating a business and recognizes the critical importance of receiving sound, reliable legal advice. This personal insight, combined with his extensive background as a General Counsel—where he was responsible for ensuring rigorous legal compliance, implementing robust risk management strategies, and skillfully negotiating complex business agreements—directly informs our practical and strategic approach to our Business Transactions & Organization and In-House Counsel services. At Akpolo Law, we are driven by a commitment to understanding your unique needs and goals, approaching each matter with dedication and compassion. As a family man, Kome also deeply understands the significance of protecting one's legacy, offering thoughtful and comprehensive Estate Planning services tailored to secure your family's future. Akpolo Law is committed to partnering with you to navigate legal challenges and achieve your objectives with clarity and confidence.

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