Professional Services

The Professional Services legal practice provides specialized counsel to firms and individuals in regulated and service-oriented industries, including law, accounting, architecture, engineering, consulting, medicine, and financial advisory. This practice addresses the unique legal, regulatory, and operational issues that affect professional services organizations—whether structured as partnerships, corporations, or hybrid entities.

Attorneys in this area combine regulatory insight with commercial acumen to help clients manage risk, maintain licensure and compliance, and navigate the complexities of client relationships, firm governance, and service delivery.

 

Core services include:

  • Firm Formation and Governance
    • Advising on entity selection, structuring, and governance of professional corporations (PCs), LLPs, LLCs, and partnerships, including ownership restrictions, licensing rules, and management agreements.
  • Regulatory and Licensing Compliance
    • Counseling on compliance with state licensing boards, professional conduct standards, and sector-specific rules (e.g., ABA, AICPA, SEC, FINRA, state boards of accountancy or medicine).
  • Partner Agreements and Compensation
    • Drafting partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, profit-sharing arrangements, and internal compensation structures. Advising on succession planning, retirement, and equity transitions.
  • Client Engagement and Risk Management
    • Structuring engagement letters, fee agreements, and limitation-of-liability clauses. Advising on conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and malpractice prevention.
  • Employment and HR Counsel for Professional Firms
    • Addressing employment contracts, independent contractor arrangements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and internal investigations. Advising on wage/hour compliance for exempt professionals.
  • Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Defense
    • Representing professionals and firms in internal disputes, partnership breakups, malpractice claims, fee disputes, and disciplinary actions before regulatory boards or professional societies.
  • Mergers, Lateral Hiring, and Firm Transitions
    • Supporting mergers between professional firms, lateral partner or team acquisitions, and integration of new practice groups.
  • Data Privacy and Client Confidentiality
    • Advising on cybersecurity compliance, data privacy obligations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), and protection of sensitive client and firm information.

The following individuals practice in this area:

Joseph Bohling
Jason Henderson
Alexandra Ong
Andrew Toig

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We negotiate, document, and provide follow-on legal services for equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and lessors worldwide.

 

Over many years, our attorneys have successfully negotiated, documented, and closed a vast array of business transactions, including manufacturer-dealer relationships as well as business purchases, sales, leases, and financing transactions throughout North America and in over 20 countries.

 

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Joseph E. Bohling, Esq. is a distinguished legal and executive leader with a multifaceted career spanning global automotive OEMs, multinational manufacturers, academic and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Widely recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Mr. Bohling has served as a senior Legal, Human Resources, and Total Rewards executive, as well as a trusted Executive Coach to corporate leadership teams.

His extensive experience includes serving as CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel for organizations ranging from Global 1000 enterprises to emerging and mid-sized companies. Across sectors such as manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare, Mr. Bohling has consistently driven transformative growth, operational excellence, and strategic innovation.

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JEB@jwlinternational.com.

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Jason Henderson, Esq. is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI.

Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film.

Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at JDH@jwlinternational.com.

Alexandra Ong, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she distinguished herself through academic excellence and leadership in business law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Ms. Ong earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a Pre-Law concentration and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, graduating magna cum laude.

During law school, she served as Senior Editor for Race to the Bottom, the university’s business law blog, and provided pro bono legal counsel to nonprofits and small businesses as a student attorney in the Community and Economic Development Clinic. Ms. Ong is also a published contributor to the Colorado Evidence Courtroom Manual (2024–2025 and 2025–2026 editions).

Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a broad range of complex legal matters and brings experience in international legal research, contract drafting, business litigation, and regulatory analysis. Her work reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, business-oriented legal solutions.

Ms. Ong’s practice focuses on the following:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ALO@jwlinternational.com.

Andrew Toig, Esq. is Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and provides outside general counsel services to a diverse client base. His practice encompasses equipment and telecommunications agreements, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and strategic technology partnerships.

Mr. Toig brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering practical legal solutions that align with business objectives while mitigating legal exposure. He holds a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College.

His legal career includes in-house counsel roles with DISH Network and Denver Water, where he advised on matters ranging from infrastructure development and water rights to regulatory compliance. A Colorado native, Mr. Toig is committed to advocacy and inclusion, having founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law and remaining active as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association.

He currently serves on the board of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an engaged member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado State Bar Association. His areas of expertise also include privacy and data security, corporate governance, and regulatory strategy.

Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ART@jwlinternational.com.

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