We are well staffed and experienced
to handle legal matters in the following areas:
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Asset Protection: Formation and implementation of strategies to protect the accumulated wealth of businesses and individuals from lawsuits. Asset protection techniques range from formation of corporations to establishment of complex plans involving corporations, partnerships and off-shore asset protection trusts. |
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Commercial Business
Litigation: Counsel and representation necessary to avoid and resolve disputes as well as effective representation once litigation has started. We handle a wide variety of commercial litigation matters including trademark and copyright infringement, breach of contract, partnership disputes, minority stockholder claims, breach of fiduciary duty claims, construction claims, and unfair trade practice. |
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Civil
Litigation: Our
attorneys can pursue your opponents or defend your interests
in a wide array of civil disputes including mediation
and litigation in state and federal courts. |
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Contracts: Drafting, interpretation, and negotiation of contracts. |
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Construction Law: Drafting and interpretation of construction contracts, pursuit and defense of lien claims, and prosecution and defense of disputes stemming from construction contracts. |
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Copyright and Trademark: Drafting, filing, and maintenance of copyrights and trademarks as well as defense and prosecution of infringement cases. |
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Corporations: Formation and governance of business entities, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and professional associations. We provide counsel regarding the best choice of entity or combination of entities so as to balance taxation, control, and protection requirements. Additionally, we counsel our clients in proper governance of corporations and other entities so as to ensure compliance with state and federal law, including the officer and director liability and the Oxley-Sarbanes Act. |
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Employment Law: Drafting and interpretation of labor contracts as well as defense and prosecution of employment claims. |
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Intellectual Property: Counsel and representation necessary to create, protect, and market intellectual property rights including trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, and patents. |
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Non-Compete Law: Drafting of non-compete agreements as well as defense and prosecution of civil suits related to non-compete agreements. |
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Succession Planning: Planning and establishment of legal mechanisms to permit the succession of business owners to the next generation so as to minimize transfer taxation, and facilitate orderly transition. |
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Unfair Trade Practices: Counsel and representation regarding trade practice claims including predatory pricing, illegal combinations, trade dress and trade disparagement claims. |
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Wills, Trust and Probate: Planning and drafting of wills and trusts which provide for the transfer of estate property with minimal taxation. Formation of trust instruments to provide for children, family members, and charitable organizations. Representation of Estates in probate. |