Perkins Law, PLLC is a Virginia-based law firm specializing in business, nonprofit, and franchise law, offering practical legal guidance tailored to startups, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations. With a focus on bridging the gap between large corporate firms and online legal services, the firm provides personalized, flat-fee solutions that emphasize clarity, compliance, and client-centered service.
Founded in 2009 by Eric C. Perkins, Esq., who brings over two decades of legal experience since 1996, the firm combines big-law expertise with a small-firm approach. It serves entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and franchisors throughout Virginia, delivering pragmatic advice on formation, governance, transactions, and regulatory compliance.
Services Offered
- Business Startup Packages
- LLC & Corporate Formations
- Benefit Corporations
- Raising Capital and Regulation D Packages
- Business Contracts
- Virginia Contract Law
- Employment Agreements
- Noncompete Agreements
- Buying or Selling a Business
- Business Acquisitions
- Business Ethics and Compliance
- Nonprofit Startup Package
- 501(c)(3) Status & IRS Form 1023
- Nonprofit Governance and Compliance Package
- Nonprofit Bylaws
- Nonprofit Structuring & Formation
- Nonprofit Corporate Governance
- Nonprofit Mergers & Dissolutions
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Franchise Purchase Package
- Creating a Franchise
- Selling a Franchised Business
- Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Review
- Franchise Agreement Negotiations
- Franchise Transfers
- Franchising an Existing Business
The firm primarily serves clients across Virginia, with a strong presence in the Richmond metropolitan area and Henrico County, and is dedicated to supporting the small business, franchising, and nonprofit communities with accessible, experienced legal counsel.
