Pratice areas

Real estate transactions 

We assist clients in various transactions. Legal issues include: sales, purchases, leasing and other transfers of real estate and real property; title to real property; settlement of claims against property rights; landlord-tenant issues; property development; zoning and land use; related agriculture issues and environmental compliance; financing, mortgages and foreclosures; securitized real estate investments; and various other topics.

Employment

We represent both employers and employees. Our experience on both sides of the table is invaluable in helping us provide our clients with efficient and cost effective solutions to their employment-related concerns. We help employers with “preventative practices,” which include developing and implementing employment policies and handbooks that can decrease the chances of litigation. We also advise employers and clients on contract negotiations and how to comply with changes in the laws and regulations affecting their businesses. If necessary, we defend them from employment claims brought against them. We also assist employees in negotiating employment and other agreements, severance packages, and non-competition agreements, and we evaluate potential claims. Our attorneys handle claims in court, both at the trial and appellate level. We also appear before administrative bodies.

Corporate Law 

Our lawyers are involved in advising businesses on their numerous legal rights, responsibilities and obligations. Our general corporate practice involves handling a wide range of legal issues for businesses. We counsel clients and handle business transactions including negotiation, drafting, review of contracts, labor and employment issues, intellectual property issues, contractual issues and liability issues.

General Counsel

We provide general counsel to many closely-held companies that require assistance with various business legal issues, including acquisitions, commercial transactions, and employment matters. We assist both start-up companies and seasoned businesses. We provide counsel on the structuring of corporate and other business enterprises, including choice of entity planning, debt and equity financings, and the preparation of related documentation. We have extensive experience in structuring and completing complex mergers, acquisitions, and financings.