In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser—in fees, expenses, and waste of time.”
- Abraham Lincoln, Fragment: Notes for a Law Lecture, Collected Works, 2:81.”
Real Estate Litigation
- Purchase and sale agreements for businesses and real property.
- Landlord tenant dispute resolution.
- Eviction litigation.
- Drafting and reviewing commercial and residential leases.
- Title and zoning issues.
- Quiet Title Action
Business Litigation and Contracts
- Resolution of disputes among business owners.
- Breach of contract.
- Breach of fiduciary duty.
- Fraud and negligent representation.
- Misappropriation. of trade secrets and intellectual property claims.
- Employment litigation.
- Buy-sell agreements.
- License agreements.
- General terms and conditions for purchase orders and invoicing.
Corporate Entity Formation and Dissolution
- Formation of corporations, general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC's), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), and professional corporations.
- Shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements and operating agreements.
- Service and independent contractor agreements and fee arrangements.
- Dissolution.
Probate Litigation and Estate Planning
- Resolution of disputes among trustees.
- Actions for breach of fiduciary duty.
- Formation of trusts.
- Living Wills and Advanced Health Care Directives.
- Durable Powers of Attorney.
- Guardianship nominations.