
Practice Areas
Business Advice & Contracts
We provide thoughtful, practical advice on business matters, including formation, management, risk management, and exit strategies. This includes drafting and advising on:
- Formation, Incorporation and Capital Structure
- Operating Agreements and Shareholder Agreements
- Employee Handbook and Policies
- Succession Planning
- Partner Buyouts, Mergers & Acquisitions
Experienced in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts in various industries, including:
- Client and Supplier Contracts
- Master Services Agreements and SOWs
- Commercial Lease and Real Estate Purchase Agreements
- Loan Agreements, both Borrower and Lender side
- Builder, Architect and other Home Improvement Agreements
- Equipment Leases, Sales and Purchases
- Hospitality Agreements, including Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Catering
- Media Agreements, including Influencer Agreements
- Waivers, Disclaimers, and Privacy Notices
Residential Real Estate
We represent buyers and sellers of residential real estate throughout New Jersey. Every purchase or sale transaction is unique, and often involves a client's most valuable asset. With that in mind, we pride ourselves on ensuring clients are well-informed to make their decisions, and strive to maintain a smooth and clear path to a successful conclusion of the transaction.
Life & Estate Planning
We assist clients in planning for difficult situations, including their incapacity and death. This involves not only planning for financial and tax efficiency, but also for ensuring care for minors, preserving family harmony, achieving philanthropic goals, and other legacy considerations. This includes:
- Powers of Attorney (including Powers for the care of Minors - for example, during parent travel)
- Healthcare Proxy and Advance Directives for Medical Care
- Wills
- Trusts (including Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Charitable Trusts, and Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts)
Business and Real Estate Legal Team
Meet the team
Melissa Spurr founded Spurr Law in 2023 to create a boutique firm serving New Jersey businesses and families with attentive care for their transactional needs. With a focus on business, real estate and estate planning, Melissa's practice revolves around relationships, conflict prevention, and whole-picture planning.