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General Litigation
The firm advises clients
who are or might become involved in a lawsuit or appeal. We provide advice on
preventing lawsuits and discuss reasonable settlement opportunities and strategies
that might arise in order to avoid costly and lengthy litigation. Should it be
necessary to resort to the courts our firm's litigation practice covers a broad
range of civil trial matters including disputes involving: contracts, estate and
will contests, commercial claims, land use controversies, landlord/tenant matters,
real estate, construction, bankruptcy, collections,worker's compensation, marital dissolution and child
custody .
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Wills & Trusts
A Will is a written legal document that details what is to happen after a person's death.
Typically a Will names a guardian to care for any minor children, a personal representative who will be responsible for managing your affairs and the beneficiaries who will receive the proceeds of your estate. Your estate generally consists of the money and property you own in at the time of your death. Determining the property and funds that may become part of your estate should include reviewing bank accounts, financial documents, insurance policies, retirement funds and jointly owned property.
Since the property you own often changes over time, or the persons you wish to have as personal representative, trustee or beneficiaries may have changed, or you may simply change your mind about how you want to handle your affairs, an periodic review of your Will is a good idea.
A trust is legal entity created for the benefit of a named person(s) or group. Trusts are often used to provide financial resources for minor children. The firm can assist you in helping to determine what type of arrangement is right for you. We often assist people by drafting a last will and testament or other appropriate documents. We draft wills and trusts that range from simple to complex. Our firm prepares wills, power of attorneys, advance medical directives, and trust agreements.
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Estate Planning
Estate planning traditionally entails the orderly distribution of property upon a person's death. To adequately achieve your goals we recommend that your planning also includes the management of property during one's lifetime as well as planning for retirement, disability, or the care of a minor child. The firm assists clients with all of their estate planning needs.
We start by meeting with you and learning about your concerns and desires. We then review your current assets and liabilities as well as a review of any Will, power of attorney or trust agreements that may currently be in place. Once we have a full understanding of your goals and your current situation, we will create the necessary documents to help you achieve your goals.
Whether you want a simple Will, a complex Will with trust agreements for your children, or an even more complex instrument, we can meet your needs and requirements at a reasonable cost. We assist with many of the following matters: wills, power of attorneys, advance medical directives, trust agreements, retirement planning, closely held corporate stock or similar interests, lifetime gifting programs, charitable planning, and family owned business planning.
We also offer planning opportunities for a wide variety of family situations, from families who are primarily concerned about their minor children to families who desire to create multi-generational trusts or specialized estate planning to assist with the problems associated with aging parents, handicapped children and issues related to the contesting of a will. Our mission is to help clients carry out their wishes, while taking into account wills, taxes, insurance, property, and trusts so as to gain maximum benefit of all laws.
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Real Estate
The firm can provide assistance with a range of real estate needs. The firm can assist with the purchase and sale of all types of real estate, including residential, apartment complexes, commercial and farmland.
The firm assists clients with all types of real estate matters, including the drafting and review of purchase agreements, leases,
and easements, to analysis of like-kind exchanges on commercial property. We offer advice and consultation regarding the choice of ownership entity, such as an individual, a partnership, a corporation or a trust.
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Landlord & Tenant
The firm assists clients in drafting and reviewing both commercial and residential leases. We represent both tenants and landlords, and we make sure our client receives the full benefits of all rights afforded to them by law.
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Creditors Rights
The firm represents clients who are secured creditors
to enforce their agreements in bankruptcy proceedings and state court. We also work with companies and individuals to help them understand the laws and regulations that govern the collection of debt.
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Bankruptcy
The firm assists individuals and commercial clients in bankruptcy
proceedings. We assist debtors in the filing of chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies.
We advise and represent clients in pre-bankruptcy planning and strategy, bankruptcy
litigation, collateral disposition and post-bankruptcy financial restructuring.
The firm also assists in protecting the interests of clients when any type of
bankruptcy is filed.
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Family Law
The firm handles several domestic matters
relating to marriage and children. We provide representation in dissolution of
marriages, drafting separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, adoption, child
custody, support, visitation, grandparent visitation and paternity matters.
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Business Organizations & Planning
The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Careful planning is crucial in selecting an appropriate business organization that matches the unique situation and goals of the business. We assist our clients with the formation of their business and in deciding whether they want to operate as a sole proprietorship, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation. We explain the benefits and potential problems associated with each option so our client can make an informed decision.
The formation of the appropriate business entity is only the first step in prudent business planning. Issues ranging from employment contracts and lease agreements to purchase contracts and accounting issues, all need to be addressed. Receiving sound legal advice on these issues is necessary to complete a good business plan. We assist businesses in assessing their potential liabilities and help them to form solutions directed at avoiding or minimizing any impact these liabilities might have.
As an existing business grows and changes, it may also need legal assistance in dealing with expanding and changing needs. We assist our clients in identifying their business goals and objectives. We then explain some of the responsibilities and regulations that they may encounter and the options that are available. Regardless of the size of your business, there are risks and opportunities involved, sound legal advice can help you to avoid many problems and leave you more time to better serve your customers and employees.
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Business & Corporate Law
From the smallest sole proprietorship to the large corporations, today's businesses must cope with increasingly complex rules, regulations, statutes, and court interpretations. Business survival requires understanding and compliance with all of these issues at a manageable cost.
Employees and businesses, both large and small, can have many legal needs. We provide a wide variety of services to our business clients from assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, to the preparation of agreements, employee relations, employment agreements, contract disputes, real estate agreements, non-disclosure agreements, corporate litigation, tax planning, obtaining financing and funding for business operations, structural changes to business entities, and collection of accounts.
For all of our business clients, we also offer advice on protecting commercial assets using trademarks and copyrights, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements and employment agreements.
Whether you retain us for a single transaction or employ us on a continuing basis as your general business attorneys, we are prepared to work in partnership with you, recognizing that to resolve business problems as they arise requires not only correct legal analysis but also practical, common sense advice. Our goal is to balance competing business and legal interests and provide the optimal solution.
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Criminal Law
The firm selectively represents all types of criminal offenses including traffic offenses,
driving while intoxicated, and driving under the influence.
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