We help growing businesses handle the legal side, so they can focus on scaling.

With over 35 years of experience, the Law Offices of Peter Paul Mendel provides trusted legal counsel to businesses of all sizes across California. We help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors navigate complex business transactions, secure funding, and protect their interests—so they can focus on growth

Our Services

  • Challenge: Buying or selling a business is a high-stakes transaction with potential legal pitfalls, financial risks, and regulatory hurdles. Without the right legal guidance, deals can fall apart—or worse, lead to costly liabilities.

    How We Help: We ensure smooth transactions by handling negotiations, due diligence, and contract drafting, so you maximize value while minimizing risk.

  • The Challenge: Poorly drafted contracts lead to misunderstandings, disputes, and financial losses. Many businesses unknowingly sign agreements that leave them exposed to unnecessary risks.

    How We Help: We draft, review, and negotiate ironclad contracts that clearly define rights, responsibilities, and protections—ensuring your business operates smoothly and securely.n text goes here

  • The Challenge: Raising capital from investors requires complex legal structuring, compliance with securities laws, and strong investor agreements. A single misstep can result in financial loss or legal consequences.

    How We Help: We guide businesses through investor negotiations, term sheets, and funding agreements, ensuring all legal aspects are handled properly while protecting your interests.

  • The Challenge: Choosing the wrong business structure can lead to unnecessary taxes, legal liabilities, and operational inefficiencies. Staying compliant with California’s evolving corporate laws is equally challenging.

    How We Help: We advise on the best entity structure (LLC, corporation, partnership) and handle corporate governance, compliance filings, and regulatory requirements to keep your business legally sound.

  • The Challenge: When a client, vendor, or business partner fails to uphold their contractual obligations, it can disrupt operations, strain finances, and lead to costly litigation. Many disputes can be resolved without going to court—but only with a professionally drafted demand letter that commands attention and legal compliance.

    How We Help: We draft clear, legally persuasive demand letters that outline the dispute, assert your legal rights, and demand appropriate action—whether it’s payment, contract enforcement, or resolution of a business conflict. Our letters are designed to maximize your leverage and encourage swift resolution without costly litigation.

35+ Years of Experience

Peter Paul Mendel is an experienced business transactional attorney with over 35 years of expertise in contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. A graduate of Fordham Law School and Brigham Young University, he provides strategic legal counsel to help businesses structure deals, mitigate risks, and drive growth.