Kimberton Law represent nurseries and growers, garden centers, seed companies, landscape contractors, lawn care and grounds maintenance companies, and the suppliers that serve them, across Chester County and throughout Pennsylvania. We handle the business and regulatory sides together, so that day-to-day decisions and compliance obligations stay aligned.
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Business Counsel for Green Industry Companies
We assist green industry businesses with the legal issues that run through the life of a company, including:
- Business formation, ownership, and restructuring
- Customer and commercial service contracts
- Supplier, wholesale, and vendor agreements
- Equipment financing and leases
- Employment and independent contractor matters
- Acquisitions, sales, and succession
- Collections and contract disputes
Landscaping and Lawn Care Contractors
Landscaping and lawn care companies operate under rules that many owners do not realize apply to them. Work on residential property often falls under Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA), which requires contractor registration and specific terms in written contracts, and the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law can come into play when a customer dispute arises. We help contractors register, build compliant contracts, and handle the payment issues and disputes that come with the work.
These businesses also face questions around pesticide and fertilizer applicator licensing, subcontractor agreements, equipment, insurance and liability, and challenges when a customer does not pay. We advise on each of these, and because the firm maintains a litigation practice, we can pursue or defend a payment or contract claim when it cannot be resolved otherwise.
Nurseries and Garden Centers
Nurseries, growers, and garden centers operate in a regulated agricultural space. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture regulates and certifies nursery growers and dealers and inspects nursery stock for pests and disease. Businesses that move plants across state lines or internationally may also need inspection certificates and other documentation depending on the plants involved and their destination. We help nurseries meet these requirements and handle the supply, wholesale, and retail contracts that move plant material in and out.
A Background in the Green Industry
Before practicing law, firm founder Elias Kohn worked in landscaping, horticulture, forestry, and composting. He later earned a master’s degree in environmental management from the Yale School of the Environment and a law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, home to one of the nation’s leading environmental law programs. That firsthand experience with land-based and green industry operations informs the firm’s practical counsel to nurseries, landscapers, growers, and other businesses in the sector.
Business Counsel for Pennsylvania’s Green Industry
Whether you are registering a landscaping business, licensing a nursery, navigating the spotted lanternfly quarantine, sorting out seasonal labor, or collecting on an unpaid invoice, we can help you address the business and legal questions together. Contact Kimberton Law to discuss your green industry business.
