Chad Colarusso, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Chad Colarusso, Esq. is a Perceptive Legal Thought Partner | Promoting collaboration to maximize individual and organizational growth. at Colarusso Law Group. Colleagues describe him as "A lawyer who listens? Check. An out of the box thinker? Check. An advocate who advises and weighs the options? Check. Attorney Chad Colarusso has been an integral part of my professional and personal team for over a decade. His balanced approach to each unique need is matched by his sense of urgency. Simply put, Chad gets the job done.", "Chad has be instramental in developing my business from a small start up to a medium sized corporation. He has provided excellent advice both legal and developmentally and done all of my legal work at a price point that a newer company can afford. I will continue to use and recommend Chad to anyone looking for legal advice about their business", and "I can only say that hands down...Chad is one of the finest lawyers I have ever had the experience to work with. He dedicates himself 100% to his clients. Chad truly listens and understands his clients needs and concerns and offers solid and informed guidance. His follow through is second to none and always makes sure you are kept up-to-date and informed. Our business would not be were it is today without Chad's counsel. Thank you Chad and we look forward to many more adventures together."

• Principal

  Colarusso Law Group

  2005 - Present

  Strategy & Thought Partnership- Represented 250+ privately-held hospitality businesses, including bars, boutique hotels, breweries, restaurants, and specialty foods retail storesDrafting & Negotiations- Negotiated and prepared 1,000+ startup contracts, including organizational documents, partnership and shareholder agreements, strategic alliance and joint venture agreements, franchise agreements, and commercial leases- Negotiated and prepared 2,000+ operational contracts, including sales and vendor agreements, strategic alliance and joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, nonsolicitation agreements, consulting, employment, and severance agreements, real estate transactional documents, and federal and state trademark applications- Negotiated and prepared 1,000+ merger & acquisition-related contracts, including asset and stock purchase agreements, financing documents, collateral and security documents, dissolution agreements, business succession planning agreements, and nonsolicitation agreements, consulting employment, and severance agreements, and real estate transactional documents, and lease termination agreementsCompliance & Risk Management- Maximized cost efficiency of vendor relationships through annual reviews and strategic negotiation- Streamlined build-outs and renovations through project management services, including reading architectural plans, interpreting building codes, selecting code-compliant building materials, and managing labor relationsCrisis Management- Resolved conflicts in collaboration with key stakeholders through reputation management, including drafting responses to negative social media posts, facilitating meetings between owners and clients, and developing strategic solutionsOutside Counsel Management & Litigation- Ensured litigation projects were on-time and within budget through the management of outside counsel- Represented clients before municipal licensing boards and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission