Personal and Maritime Injury
We
have been successfully representing injured people in
insurance and maritime claims for over twenty years.
Some of these claims have involved death or catastrophic
injury resulting in large awards or settlements. Some of
them have been more modest in scope, but the injuries
and suffering our clients experience is real and has a
serious impact on their quality of life. We treat each
case professionally and thoroughly to secure a just
result in a often hostile environment. The "friendly"
insurance company you are accustomed to changes
completely when you make a claim. The only way to level
the playing field is to have experienced, seasoned legal
representation.
Estate Planning and Probate
"Planning
for the Future and Caring for the Past" summarizes our
approach to the very personal area of law dealing with
passing a legacy to the next generation. Each family and
each individual has unique needs. Some require careful
tax planning to preserve the estate. Others need
assistance with trusts to provide for young children.
Every adult needs a will and a durable power of
attorney. When a loved one does pass away, we are there
to help you through the complex legal issues that
surround the passage of property from one generation to
the other.
Family Law and Dispute Resolution
Dissolution
of a marriage is a painful experience. It is also filled
with legal "landmines" that can permanently cripple the
lives involved. Custody and support decisions will
profoundly affect your future. No area of law is more
emotional, yet more dangerous for the unrepresented. Our
legal system does little to protect the unwary. Should
you face a divorce, you need competent, caring counsel
to see you through this difficult experience and help
you make the right decisions. While adoption is one of
the happiest experiences we can help with, making sure
that your experience is untroubled by the legal pitfalls
that surround it is still of utmost importance. We are
here to walk through it with you.
Real Estate
Real
estate transactions typically involve important
decisions and large sums of money. Real estate disputes
can be complex, costly and stressful. We provide sound
advice and representation with respect to such
transactions and disputes. Let us assist in protecting
your interests and accomplishing your objectives. If you
are buying or selling real estate, let us help design a
purchase and sale agreement that will give you the
protection you need.
Construction
Commercial
and residential construction projects give rise to
serious legal issues and disputes. We can provide sound
legal advice in connection with your construction
projects.
Business and
Corporate
If
you are thinking about starting a business, or changing
the form of your business (such as to a corporation), we
have the knowledge and the staff to help you create the
documents that will establish it on solid legal
footings. For ongoing business needs we can assist with
contract drafting and review, employee issues, and
compliance with state requirements.
Homeowners Associations
If
you are serving as an elected director or trustee on the
Board of Homeowners Association or are simply a
homeowner and member of such an Association, please let
us advise and assist with the unique issues and
conflicts that arise in such communities. We will
provide sound advice, help find workable solutions and,
if necessary, take legal action to resolve the issue or
conflict.
Non-Profits
Some
of our most personally and professionally rewarding work
is on behalf of charities, churches and other
ministries. Most people lump all such organizations
under the heading "non-profits". The process of forming
a tax-exempt organization is complex and involves
dealing with both state and federal (IRS) authorities.
If each step is not carefully taken, tax exemption will
be denied. We will help walk you through the process so
your organization can achieve its charitable objectives.
