Denver Business Attorneys
TNS Associates P.C. provides top-tier legal counsel for businesses and nonprofits in Colorado. Our experienced business attorneys are well-versed in various aspects of business law, offering services as both business litigation attorneys and general business law counsel. Whether you need a business formation attorney to help start your new venture or a business planning attorney to strategize for future growth, our team provides comprehensive legal support tailored to your specific needs. At TNS Associates, we offer the legal guidance required to navigate the complex landscape of running a business in Colorado, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and review, and business litigation.
Key Corporate and Business Legal Services
Business Formation and Governance
Our attorneys assist clients with the formation and governance of their businesses, including the preparation of articles of incorporation, bylaws, and operating agreements. We help you choose the right entity structure to protect your interests and position your business for long-term success.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Whether you are buying, selling, or merging a business, our attorneys provide strategic counsel throughout the transaction. We handle due diligence, purchase agreements, and post-closing matters to help ensure a smooth and legally sound transition.
Contract Drafting and Review
Our attorneys draft and review contracts and agreements to ensure that your rights are protected and your interests are served. From vendor agreements and operating contracts to employment arrangements and partnership agreements, we provide thorough legal review at every stage.
General Business Counsel
Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel on a range of general business issues, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, employment matters, and day-to-day operational questions. We serve as trusted advisors who understand your business from the ground up.
Business Litigation
When disputes arise, our attorneys represent clients in business litigation matters, including breach of contract, business torts, and intellectual property disputes. We pursue efficient, cost-effective resolutions while vigorously protecting your interests in and out of the courtroom.
Nonprofit Legal Services
TNS Associates also provides legal counsel to nonprofit organizations, assisting with formation, governance, compliance, and operational matters. We understand the unique legal landscape nonprofits navigate and provide practical, mission-aligned guidance.
Why Your Business Needs Experienced Legal Counsel
Every business, whether a startup or an established enterprise, faces a complex web of legal obligations and risks. Having an experienced business attorney in your corner from the beginning helps prevent costly disputes, ensures regulatory compliance, and positions your company for sustainable growth. TNS Associates has served Colorado businesses and nonprofits since 1984, providing the personalized, relationship-driven counsel that larger firms simply cannot offer.
Proactive Risk Management
An experienced business attorney helps identify and address legal risks before they become costly problems, protecting your business at every stage of growth.
Customized Legal Strategy
We view each client’s business as unique. Rather than applying cookie-cutter solutions, we craft legal strategies tailored to your specific goals, industry, and operational needs.
Long-Term Partnership
TNS Associates has operated from the same location, with the same phone number, serving repeat clients since opening. We build lasting relationships so that your legal team knows your business as well as you do.
Personal Attention
As a boutique firm, TNS Associates ensures that clients receive direct access to their attorneys. You will not get lost in the churn of a large firm, and your matter will always receive the focused attention it deserves.
Colorado-Focused Experience
Our attorneys have deep experience with Colorado business law and the specific regulatory environment in which your business operates, providing guidance that is both legally sound and practically relevant.
Ready to protect and grow your business?
Our experienced Colorado business attorneys are ready to provide the legal guidance and support your business needs to thrive.
Thomas N. Scheffel
Founder and President of the Firm, Attorney at Law
Thomas N. Scheffel is the founder and president of Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C., advising individuals and organizations on estate planning, trust and estate administration, taxation, and business matters. He has taught business law and related subjects at Colorado Christian University since 1994, bringing decades of practical legal perspective into the classroom. Scheffel is admitted to practice in Colorado and Wisconsin, as well as the U.S. Tax Court and Federal District Court, and maintains long standing involvement with civic, faith based, and service organizations.
William G. Dornan
Attorney at Law
William G. Dornan is an attorney in the Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group at Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C., with over 25 years of legal experience. He focuses on estate and trust administration and litigation, estate planning, elder law and Medicaid, and also advises clients on real estate and corporate law matters. Dornan is admitted in Colorado and Ohio, including practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Peter B. Cassel
Attorney at Law
Peter B. Cassel is an attorney in the Estate and Business Planning Groups at Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C., advising individuals, families, and business owners on integrated planning strategies. His work focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and asset protection planning, with additional experience in corporate, real estate, and nonprofit matters. Cassel is admitted to practice in Colorado and brings a practical approach to aligning client goals with tax efficient structures and long term protection.
Alexander O. Rodriguez
Attorney at Law
Alexander O. Rodriguez is a Denver Metropolitan Area litigation attorney with over 9 years of experience representing clients across family law, domestic relations, and civil litigation matters. At Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C., he handles disputes involving divorce and parenting issues, contract and business litigation, probate litigation, real property conflicts, and protective proceedings, including guardianships, conservatorships, and protection orders. Rodriguez earned his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law in 2015 after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado, and he is admitted to the Colorado Bar.
Avraham N. Olesky
Attorney at Law
Avraham N. Olesky is an attorney in the Litigation Practice Group at Thomas N. Scheffel & Associates, P.C., focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, probate litigation, and contract and business disputes. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2025 and is admitted to practice in Colorado. Olesky also serves as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps and continues his service as a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, bringing disciplined advocacy and practical judgment to every matter.