Wills and Trusts

 

     Our firm will plan your estate to suit your needs while affording you the best possible tax savings and asset protection.  From simple wills to complex trusts, we strive to satisfy the client's needs by  drafting the proper documents according to his or her wishes while providing the best possible estate tax savings.

 

Elder Law

 

     Our firm helps clients protect their assets from Medicaid and nursing home liens,  taxes and other creditors, if necessary. We also assist individuals for immediate nursing home placement and Medicaid applications (i.e., "crisis" planning).   We are compassionate and attentive to our client's needs insuring that they receive the best possible protection for a lifetime of hard-earned assets including their home.  We assist home owners with deed transfers to trust or otherwise, while protecting the client's rights to their home.  We also prepare for clients powers of attorney, living wills and health care proxies as well as petitioning the court for guardianships.  

 

Special Needs Trusts

 

     We establish trusts for disabled and special needs persons. With the right planning, it is possible to protect a disabled person’s assets and to qualify for government assistance.

 

 

 

Probate and Estate Administration

 

     Our firm provides a full range of probate and estate administration services, from a family member dying with a will (probate) to dying without a will (administration). We will handle probate and administrative process from start to finish, leaving you to tend to other needs. We also handle adoptions and guardianships for minors and disabled or incompetent adults.

 

 

Personal Injury

 

     Our firm handles all areas of personal injury which include, auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, product liability and construction site accidents.   We are dedicated to obtaining the best possible reward for our clients.

 

Business Formations

 

     We represent new and aspiring business owners during the important first steps of business formation. This includes choosing an entity such as a corporation, a limited liability company or a partnership, and drafting the appropriate start up documents for government filings as well as preparing the necessary agreements regarding ownership. We give advice for entering into contracts and leases as well as acquiring commercial property.

 

Business Transactions

     Our firm handles various aspects of business and commercial law which includes employment agreements, purchase and sale of businesses or parts of businesses, and contracts of all types.  We also draft and negotiate shareholder, partnership and operating agreements as well as to help navigate the client through the often complex and perilous processes of a business transaction.

 

Commercial Litigation

     We offer assertive representation to clients who encounter disputes over contracts, leases, employment, and other commercial issues. Many of our business clients come to us for assistance with the collection of an amount owing to them or claimed to be owed by them – from a customer, or a business partner, or an ex-employee, or a tenant.

 

Real Estate Litigation

 

     We aggressively represent clients over real property disputes involving various aspects of real estate litigation including easements, adverse possession, mechanic liens and survey issues.

 

Real Estate Transactions

     Our firm strives to provide buyers and sellers both residential and commercial real estate with a truly seamless closing process. We routinely review and negotiate contracts, monitor all contract contingencies, review titles and deeds, as well as all standard closing documents, and do everything possible to protect the best interests of our clients during the transaction.

 

Commercial Real Estate

     Our firm represents commercial real estate developers, investors and owners in areas such as tax lot apportionments, Building Code and municipal violations, 1031 tax exchange and litigation regarding those issues.

 

Criminal Law

 

     Our firm aggressively defends clients in all types of misdemeanors and felonies, including DWI's, DUI's,  as well other less serious offenses such as traffic infractions and other violations.