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 professional with a dynamic career spanning prestigious automotive OEMs, global manufacturers, educational and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Joseph has served as a top global Legal-Human Resources-Total Rewards officer and premier Executive Coach to corporate senior leadership.

Having successfully fulfilled CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel roles for organizations ranging from Global 1000 corporations to small and midsize companies, he has consistently catalyzed transformative growth across diverse sectors including manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare. 

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

 
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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:

 

Jason can be reached at JDH@jwlinternational.com

Alexandra Ong is a J.D. graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her B.B.A. in Management with a Pre-Law focus and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude.

 

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

 

Since joining JWL in 2023, Alexandra has worked on a range of complex matters and is experienced in international legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory analysis.

 

Ms. Ong works with our attorneys in the following areas:

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

Andrew Toig, Esq. serves as Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and outside general counsel services. 

Mr. Toig’s practice spans equipment, telecommunications, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and technology partnerships. He brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering pragmatic legal solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation.

A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Toig contributes significant in-house corporate experience. He previously served as Associate Corporate Counsel for DISH Network and as Legal Fellow with Denver Water’s Office of General Counsel, where he advised on water rights, infrastructure development, and compliance matters.

A Colorado native and graduate of Colorado College, Mr. Toig founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law School and remains active in advocacy as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association. He serves as a board member of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an active member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Colorado State Bar Association.

In addition to the focuses below, he also has knowledge in: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Corporate Governance Matters, and Privacy and Data Security.

Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:

Mr. Toig can be reached at (866) 582-2586 or ART@jwlinternational.com

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