Practice
Our firm emphasizes a personal and professional commitment to clients and
community. Each one of our lawyers is a community volunteer and leader. Our
lawyers, experienced in many aspects of the law, undertake their work and client
matters with a dedication to abide by the highest standard of excellence. We
hope you consider our firm for your needs. Should you have any questions about a
specific area of law, please do not hesitate to contact any of our lawyers. CRIMINAL
DEFENSE
CRIMINAL
DEFENSE We are experienced
representing persons accused in federal court of a variety of business related offense, from securities
fraud, wire fraud, mortgage fraud and bank fraud. We also represent individuals accused of illegally
importing drugs into this country.
BUSINESS/TRANSACTIONAL
We also represent private individuals on real estate purchases, contract
formations and issues pertaining to the Uniform Commercial Code.
COMMERCIAL
LITIGATION
ESTATE
PLANNING
GENERAL
CIVIL LITIGATION
We
advise and work with clients in all aspects of estate settlement from
traditional probate proceedings to alternative non-probate techniques to effect
the transfer of a decedent's assets to his or her heirs. We are
experienced in working with the Courts, financial institutions and other third
parties to facilitate the timely and efficient distribution of assets and final
estate settlement.
As a part
of our comprehensive services we help families faced with the difficulties of a
loved one with disabilities or in the need of assistance. We advise and
assist our clients with disability planning, long term care options and benefit
qualification. We are also experienced in working with clients on guardianship
matters including assessing the need for a guardianship, alternatives to
guardianship and all aspects of guardianship
proceedings: establishment of a guardianship, actions during an existing
guardianship and closing a guardianship.
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The
following is a general overview of our major areas of practice:
BUSINESS/TRANSACTIONAL
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
ESTATE PLANNING
GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION
PROBATE/ESTATE SETTLEMENT
GUARDIANSHIP/ELDER LAW
We practice criminal defense in the Municipal, District, Superior and Federal
courts. Our experience defending against criminal charges and prosecutions
covers a wide range of offenses from DUI to Murder in the First Degree. A large
percentage of our cases involve embezzlements, complex drug conspiracies, sex
offenses, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and both misdemeanor and
felony Domestic Violence.
We also serve clients in
general civil transactional matters. We have experience in the formation and
maintenance of businesses of various sizes and types, including sole
proprietorships, closely held corporations and multi-million dollar
organizations. We represent clients on licensing issues, real estate matters,
employment issues and business acquisitions.
Our clientele includes
private individuals, small businesses and large multi-million dollar
corporations. We are prepared to represent clients in pursuing and defending
employment actions, fraud in the purchase of securities, breach of contract,
fraudulent conveyances of land, interference with business relations and
litigation pertaining to the Uniform Commercial Code.
Consistent with our community
mindedness, we assist and work with many clients and their families in
formalizing their estate plans. We prepare wills, powers of attorney, community
property agreements and other documents as needed or requested. We bring legal
actions, when necessary, and handle various transactions to effectuate
individual and family estate plans. We are experienced in guardianship and
probate matters.
Our office represents
plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury actions. Our litigation experience includes wrongful death
actions, permanent disability claims, tavern liability, employment discrimination, negligent supervision
lawsuits and professional malpractice (medical and legal) claims.