OUR FIRM PRACTICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Business Litigation
The attorneys at our firm have substantial experience in litigating business disputes of all types in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels. We represent clients ranging from large companies to small businesses and individuals. We can handle large, complex matters, yet are small enough that each case receives individual attention.
Business Transactions
Our representation in commercial transactions assists clients in the sale and purchase of business entities, real estate, and other assets. In addition, the firm counsels its clients regarding taxation consequences of corporate and commercial transactions and individual taxation issues, and represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service.
Civil Litigation
Our firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants, ranging from individuals and families to partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations, in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Construction Litigation
We offer advice and counsel to clients during all phases of a construction project. Our expertise includes the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts; advising clients on the performance issues that often arise during the course of construction; pursuing and defending mechanic's liens, surety bonds, and other claims for payment; and representation in complex, multi-party litigation concerning construction projects.
Corporate and Business Formation
Our firm is well versed in the creation of various business entities, including limited liability companies, corporations, charitable corporations and partnerships. We also assist clients in obtaining the various registrations and licensing required by federal, state and local laws.
Elder Law
The firm counsels and represents individuals in this growing specialty involving such matters as Medicaid eligibility and planning, guardianships, will and estate disputes, probate, debt collection from decedents' estates, fiduciary violations, nursing home issues, and geriatric care management.
Employment Law
Our firm has a selective practice representing employers and employees in all matters related to employment law, including discrimination, sexual harassment, unpaid overtime, the Family and Medical Leave Act, retaliatory discharge, wrongful termination, enforcement and defense of covenants not to compete and other employment contracts, and employee benefits claims under ERISA.
Family Law
We help clients secure timely and cost-effective resolution to issues and disputes that arise when married individuals choose to begin separate lives, including equitable distribution of marital property, preservation of separate property, spousal and child support awards, and child custody. We also represent clients in post-divorce custody, child support, or alimony issues that may arise and assist in the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial agreements.
Health Care Law
The firm represents a significant number of medical practices and medical groups and assists physicians in navigating through the complex areas of practitioner employment, medical practice organization and management, and health care statutes, rules and regulations.
Insurance Litigation
We represent individuals and businesses in insurance coverage disputes with their insurance companies over all types of insurance policies, including homeowner's insurance, life and disability insurance, commercial liability insurance, and health insurance.
Mediation and Arbitration
We represent clients in arbitration and mediation proceedings and counsel clients on when to pursue these avenues over traditional litigation.
Personal Injury
We have handled numerous personal injury cases for victims who have suffered serious and disabling injuries arising out of automobile accidents, truck accidents, industrial accidents, slip and falls, and other accidents.
Products Liability
Unreasonably dangerous products injure thousands of people every year, and our firm has the experience and knowledge to navigate through these often-complicated cases.
Professional Negligence
Our firm represents victims of injuries relating to medical negligence, including missed diagnosis or wrong diagnosis, surgical errors, and prescription medication errors. The attorneys in our firm also pursue claims against nursing home facilities and senior adult care centers for severe injuries and deaths caused by abuse, neglect and malpractice of nursing home employees.
Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate
We assist in achieving clients' estate planning goals in a tax-efficient manner after considering their individual circumstances. As part of the estate planning process we prepare wills, trusts, healthcare powers of attorney, living wills, and durable general powers of attorney. We are also available to assist in the probate and estate administration process.
Workers' Compensation
Our firm works to ensure that employees injured on-the-job obtain all of the medical care they need and collect all disability benefits to which they are entitled.
Wrongful Death
Our attorneys are experienced in seeking compensation for survivors in wrongful death claims. While no amount of money can restore the loss, we will help family members recover all damages that the law allows.