Business Consulting & Development
Incorporation & Business Formation
Sexual Harassment Policies & Investigations
Personnel Policies & Procedures

Since 1983, Ralph D. Hughes has provided quality legal services to small and medium size businesses throughout California, and elsewhere through the United States. His office is located in Pleasanton, California, about 25 miles east of Oakland. Focusing on business law and consulting services, his practice includes:

? Pre-formation consulting services
? Setting up corporations, limited liability companies & partnerships
? Assisting with finance, insurance and licensing issues
? Real Property leases and acquisitions
? Negotiating and drafting a wide range of business contracts
? Sexual harassment policies, procedures & investigation
? Workplace violence policies, procedures & investigation
? Developing Employee Handbooks and Safety Programs
? On-site sexual harassment seminars and training
? Matters before the Labor Commission, EEOC, DFEH, CSLB, and ABC
? Resolving disputes amongst shareholders, owners, employees, vendors
? Internal investigations

Ralph D. Hughes provides:

? Personal service
? Quality service
? Availability to Client (including most evenings and weekends)
? Reasonable rates