Built for Business: California Business Lawyer for Small Business Owners
Legal counsel centered on relationships, focused on business, and committed to results.
CSD Business Law is the San Diego law office of attorney Christopher Scott-Dixon. Chris has been licensed in California since 2005 and works with business owners across the state on business formation, contracts, commercial leases, partner buyouts and disputes, and buying or selling a business. Not sure where to start? Take the Legal Priorities Quiz.
- 20+ Years Experience
- 500+ Businesses Served
- Serving businesses throughout California
How We Help Your Business
Business Formation
LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, set up the right way from day one.
Contracts
Drafting, review, and negotiation to protect your business relationships.
Corporate Formalities
Meetings, minutes, and records that keep your company’s legal protections in place.
Commercial Lease Review
Understand the terms, spot potential issues, and negotiate better provisions before you sign.
Partnership & Shareholder Agreements
Clear terms for how ownership decisions are made, how shares can be sold, and what happens if an owner leaves.
NDAs and Confidentiality Agreements
Protect your ideas, customer lists, and business information before you share them.
Business Disputes: Demand Letters and Pre-Litigation
Demand letters and early strategy to resolve business disputes before they reach court.
Business Sales & Acquisitions
Buying or selling a business? We guide you through every step.
Single-property or multi-property LLC
Set up a separate LLC for each property, or one for several, to help limit liability.
General Business Counsel
Ongoing legal guidance for the everyday decisions of running your business.
What Our Clients Say
Christopher has consistently provided invaluable support across a range of issues, from corporate governance and contract structuring to detailed clause-level reviews and regulatory guidance. His mastery of business law, particularly in the areas of contract negotiations, NDAs, indemnification, compliance frameworks, and partnership agreements, is exceptional. What sets him apart is his ability to not only understand legal language, but to translate it into business-aligned strategy—something every executive team needs but rarely finds.
Chris and his team have been instrumental in helping me build and grow my company over the past five years. He created my business entity, drafted legal contracts, provided trusted legal counsel on key business decisions, and offered invaluable guidance as my business grew. I am incredibly grateful for both his expertise as my attorney and his coaching. If you own a small business, I cannot recommend Chris and his team highly enough. The investment in a business attorney is one of the smartest investments a small business owner can make and can save you immeasurable time, money, and headaches in the long run.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of witnessing Chris's remarkable growth as both an attorney and a business owner. He embodies dedication to his craft, consistently striving for excellence in his legal practice and entrepreneurial pursuits. Chris's sharp legal acumen, coupled with his relentless pursuit of improvement, distinguishes him in the industry. Additionally, his approachable nature and excellent communication skills make him not only easy to work with but also a trusted advisor for clients. I confidently recommend Chris to anyone in need of legal representation or seeking valuable business insights.