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Banking Law
 
  Assisting banks, companies and individuals in all aspects of banking law and the banking industry. Providing legal assistance during financial transactions while taking into consideration all aspects of the transaction, including the legal ramifications, tax consequences and the effect of pertinent government regulations. Also providing legal representation to clients attempting to resolve disputes with their financial institution.  
  Business Planning/Corporate Law  
  Assisting individuals and businesses who are seeking advice and assistance informing business entities, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, syndicates and cooperatives. Also providing assistance regarding business related litigation or negotiation, as well as the purchase and sale or dissolution of businesses and related transactions and internal documentation, taking into consideration all aspects of the business relationships regarding tax consequences, relevant estate planning issues, legal liabilities, and protection of investments.  
  Commercial Law  
  Assisting companies and individuals needing legal representation on matters involving commercial or business disputes. Such cases would include but are not limited to breach of contract claims, business torts such as suits for interference with business or contractual relations, suits for collection of accounts or assets owed, suits for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud claims, class action suits and antitrust suits.  
  Civil Litigation  
  Representing individuals and business involved in non-criminal court cases. This is a very broad area and basically, involves any court action that does not involve criminal charges. Some examples would be collection of business accounts, trespass, injunctions, restraining orders, actions to compel performance of a contract or to recover damages, suits to recover compensation for personal injuries sustained by the negligence or intentional acts of another, insurance disputes, etc.  
  Estate Planning/Trusts/Probate  
  We represent individuals in estate planning matters, including preparation of Wills, Living Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, including reviewing the tax implications related to the disposition of a person’s estate at death or by way of gifts during their life. We also assist individuals in the process of handling estate and trust matters and when a loved one has died intestate (without a Will). Helping with the process of payment of the debts of the deceased, working through tax matters, handling the necessary document preparation and in assisting in the distributing of the assets of the trust or estate. We can also provide legal advice and representation for guardianship matters as well as other agency-related issues.  
  Real Estate  
  Our firm represents individuals and businesses in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property (land and the structures attached to it). We prepare contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate, deeds, mortgages, trust deeds and other related instruments.  
  Criminal Defense  
  Our firm handles some types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, including DUI and traffic violations. We work with clients charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol to prevent the loss of driving privileges and other penalties resulting from the charge. We defend clients in all aspects of a DUI proceeding, including License Revocation hearings with the Department of Motor Vehicles. We also assist clients charged with all types of traffic violations including speeding charges, reckless driving, and other traffic violations.  
  Agricultural Law  
  Our firm provides advice and legal representation for agriculture-related matters such as contract negotiation and drafting, land and livestock leases, sales and purchases and other financial planning matters.  
  Personal Injury/Wrongful death  
  We represent individuals who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of others. We provide legal representation to clients in the areas of motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, slips and falls, and injuries caused by the negligent design and use of a product. We work toward a fair compensation for your injuries, whether through settlement or trial.  
  Family Law  
  We handle a full range of Family Law matters including adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity, custody, support and modification to prior orders.  
  Workers Compensation  
  We work with clients to recover benefits for injuries sustained in the workplace. Our attorneys work with your employer and its insurance company to make sure you receive all the benefits you are entitled.  
     
     

 

 
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