Williams Mullen offers 12 services for French and other International Companies starting up operations in the United States at a maximum fixed price or "forfait": incorporation, visa, trademarks, contracts, lease review, and more. enorman@williamsmullen.com

1. Eliot Norman
Mr. Norman has focused his practice
on immigration law and related U.S.
investment projects from Europe and
Asia since 1986. Mr. Norman is the
author of numerous works on business
and immigration issues, including growth opportuni-
ties for international companies under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. He is a an Eliot Norman
author of the chapter on employment and immigra- Williams Mullen Center, 200 South 10th St.
tion law in “S’implanter aux etats unis” (Invest in the Richmond, VA 23219
United States), published in 2009 by Ubifrance. enorman@williamsmullen.com
Mr. Norman holds a Certificate from the Institut www.williamsmullen.com/immigration
d’Etudes Politiques in Paris, France. He is fluent in
French and regularly travels to France to meet with Gregory R. Bishop
French and other European clients. Williams Mullen Center, 200 South 10th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Concierge Legal Services
Gregory R. Bishop
Mr. Bishop focuses his practice primari-
gbishop@williamsmullen.com for International Companies
www.williamsmullen.com/businesscorporate
ly on mergers and acquisitions and
other corporate and securities transac-
Thomas O. Mason
tions. Mr. Bishop regularly counsels
8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1100
public and privately-held entities in
McLean, VA 22102
such areas as private equity financing, contract draft-
tmason@williamsmullen.com
ing and negotiation, dispute resolution, and executive
www.williamsmullen.com/government-contracts
benefits. He also provides clients with general busi-
ness counsel and long-range planning.
Thomas O. Mason
Mr. Mason concentrates his practice on
all aspects of government contracts VIRGINIA
law and litigation, including grants, co-
operative agreements, the manage- NORTH CAROLINA
ment of major government systems
and programs, and the resolution of related claims WASHINGTON, D.C.
and disputes. During his 25 years of practice, he has
prosecuted and defended bid protests and appeals of LONDON
agency final decisions; negotiated contract awards
and changes; and drafted contracts, teaming agree-
ments, and license agreements subcontracts.
A Professional Corporation
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2. Concierge Legal Services
Package
How Our Concierge Services About Williams Mullen
Program Works 1. Form the U.S. corporation, limited liability
company or joint venture; adopt articles of
incorporation and bylaws or operating agree- Williams Mullen provides comprehensive legal
At no cost or obligation to your company, ment; issue shares or membership interests; services to international, national and regional
appoint officers and board of directors or clients. With approximately 300 attorneys and
Williams Mullen will provide an initial consulta-
managers. twelve offices in Washington, D.C., Virginia and
tion to discuss the legal aspects of your compa-
ny’s business plan and objectives for entering 2. Conduct trademark search; verify that com- North Carolina, we deliver innovative solutions to
pany name and important product names are support our clients’ diverse business activities.
the United States market and locating your facili-
not used by other parties; file trademark Close working relationships with clients has been
ty. The consultation can be in your home country
application to protect company name, logo the foundation of our progressive approach to law
with one of our representative attorneys; or by and key product names.
videoconference or telephone. We provide for- practice since the firm was founded 100 years
3. Reserve and apply for Internet domain name. ago. Williams Mullen regularly advises foreign cor-
eign language services for the consultation.
4. Apply to U.S. Internal Revenue Service to porations on all aspects of establishing and
obtain Employer Identification number; regis- expanding their operations in the United States,
After your consulta-
ter with state tax authorities. including doing business with federal, state and
tion, Williams Mullen
will provide “start- 5. File local company registrations. local governments.
up” legal services 6. Review lease for office or facility.
during your first four 7. Assist with opening U.S. bank account and
months in the U.S. obtaining social security numbers.
to help you develop 8. File for New Office L-1, E-1/E2 or other visas
your new business for your manager, executive or key “specialized
for a maximum fixed knowledge” employee and family members.
price of $12,000.00 USD. This legal fee covers 9. Strategic advice on obtaining government
the 12 important services listed in our Concierge grants, contracts and subcontracts.
Package, including incorporation, visas, trade- 10. Advise on hiring of employees under U.S.
marks, employment law advice and review of employment laws.
office lease. This fee does not include expenses 11. Advise on export of products to the U.S.,
charged by state, local or federal governments including tariffs and custom regulations.
such as filing visa or trademark applications or 12. Review distribution, agency or licensing agree-
qualifying your company to do business with the ments for sellling your products in the United
State Corporation Commission, etc. States.