Litigation
Many of our attorneys are involved in a statewide litigation practice. We have achieved a record of outstanding success before juries in both state and federal courts. We have used litigation alternatives, including mediation procedures and arbitrations, which have achieved our clients' objectives while cutting the costs and time of traditional trial procedures. We recognize that in some cases litigation can be very expensive, and we ensure that all clients are consulted regularly at each stage in the litigation process. When litigation is necessary, we attempt to operate in the most cost-effective manner.
We received numerous referrals from other attorneys in personal injury and products liability cases.
The areas in which we have special expertise are:
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Contract Disputes
- Products Liability
- Divorce
- Insurance
- Criminal Law
- Workers Compensation
- Employment Discrimination
- Commercial and Business
- Human Rights
- Lender Liability
- Wage and Hour Problems
- Banking
- Constitutional Litigation
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Real Estate
The lawyers in our firm practicing real estate law are able to provide expertise in real estate development and transfers. In response to current needs, we also provide advice in the areas of environmental and land use law. Lawyers from our Litigation or Bankruptcy Departments are brought in when necessary.
Our attorneys can provide beginning to end services for any real estate transfer. We have the capacity to hold bank and title insurance company approved closings in our office, and issue title insurance binders and/or policies simultaneously within the office whenever required.
A list of areas where we frequently work:
- Development Of Real Estate
- Title Insurance
- Financing
- Title Examination
- Transfer Documentation
- Workouts, Reorganizations and Bankruptcies
- Applications and appearances before local, state and federal zoning and environmental boards and agencies including the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC)
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Workouts, Bankruptcy and Reorganization
Our firm is one of the few in the area with a statewide practice in workouts, bankruptcy and reorganization. We represent debtors and creditors in evaluating and resolving disputes in the most cost-effective manner. We advise clients on how to avoid bankruptcy, but if bankruptcy proceedings become necessary, our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to handle them successfully. When necessary, our real estate lawyers and litigators will contribute their talents to achieve the best possible result.
We frequently work in the following areas for both debtors and creditors:
- Negotiated Workouts For Debtors and Creditors
- Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Cases
- Litigation In Bankruptcy Courts
- Lender Liability (Plaintiff and Defendant)
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Corporate, Commercial and Banking Law
Our attorneys provide services for business clients ranging from small businesses to corporations with regional operations. We also represent banks of all kinds and other consumer and commercial lenders. We advise clients in the selection of the appropriate business form (proprietorship, partnership or corporation) and prepare the necessary organizational forms. Once the business is organized, we continue to provide, advise and work with other professionals outside the firm in areas such as tax planning and securities. We also provide advice on the transfer of business assets and preparation of leases and purchase sale contracts.
We prepare loan documentation for our bank clients and advise them on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
A list of areas in which we frequently work:
- Start-up Advice
- Organization Of Proprietorship, Partnership and Corporations
- Ongoing Business Advice
- Preparation Of Loan Documentation
- Loan Closings
- Advise On Compliance With Lending Law
- Preparation Of Leases
- Preparation Of Purchase and Sale Agreements
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Estates, Trusts, and Personal Financial Planning
Financial and estate planning involves more than the drafting of wills. It provides the opportunity to rearrange assets and income during one's lifetime. We seek to understand each client's specific circumstances and work closely with accountants, pension experts and other professionals to create the appropriate plan.
A list of areas in which we frequently work:
- Financial Planning
- Creation Of Wills and Trusts
- Will Contests and Intra-family Disputes
- Representation Of Beneficiaries In Disputes With Fiduciaries
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Municipal, School, Regulatory and Governmental Relations
We represent individuals and businesses in their dealings with governmental agencies throughout the State on the local, state and federal levels. This type of work is often in conjunction with real estate transactions, but frequently it involves dispute resolutions before all kinds of administrative agencies.
Our attorneys also advise parents and students with special needs in their dealings with school officials.
A list of areas in which we frequently work:
- Zoning Complaints
- Hearings before municipal, state and federal agencies including town and city councils, planning boards, zoning boards, Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Representation Of Students With Special Needs
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