When an individual or group of individuals determine that they wish to start a business, there are many important decisions that are essential in making the business a success and in determining the relationships that each business member will have in the business. Surrounding these decisions that are based upon the membership and choice of entity is the question of liability, tax, asset and income issues.

In order to identify how these issues should be addressed, it is necessary that we analyze and determine what will work out best for each individual new business start-up. In addition, these same issues can be addressed in an existing business where they have not been fully considered when the business was initially created.

Often, new business partners are unaware of how important it is to shelter their personal assets and take steps that will protect their families and their business partners from having potential adverse effects in the future. Also, it is important that we blend these protections against adverse problems with a method that will allow the new business owner to receive the best possible tax, income and asset accumulation potential. What form you choose for your business is key.

While there are some very sophisticated business arrangements that can be established in relation to franchises, joint ventures and others, of which we are quite versed in helping out clients, the major decisions center on whether or not the new business should be a sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability company or professional limited liability company, corporation and/or professional corporation.

While there are many ways to evaluate which business entity to choose, it is most helpful for a new or existing client to review the very personal concerns of each business venture with our firm so that we can advise you what will work best for you. In all these areas, the most important concept we must reach is protecting the new business or existing business client from those things that can go wrong with the business and yet, allow them the best opportunity to enjoy success in their business venture as they progress over the years. Our firm has a very unique and special ability at handling these types of business concerns and welcomes old clients and new clients to meet with us to discuss how we can benefit them.

Every business entity, whether it is a sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, franchise or joint venture, is faced with the ever-present and increasing need to update and stay abreast of the legal changes taking place each year. Our firm has the ability to evaluate and update all matters of concern in relation to these areas. Often, there is a simple need for business document to be updated and evaluations done for year-end statements. Other times, there are more crucial needs, dealing with shareholder agreements, distributions and terminations of particular interests in the businesses.

In addition, there is often the need to handle the issues of employer contracts, non-complete issues, UCC finance compliances and business loan matters. Some of the major concerns facing businesses in today's work is the break-up of the main managers of the business in relation to their business relationships and many times in relation to their marital relationships.

Our firm has the expertise to aid all businesses in handling the proper procedures, business meetings, providing advice in relation to duties, liabilities and responsibilities as to directors, shareholders, members and partners of each business.

If the point is reached whereby your business is under attack by litigation or governmental agencies or needs to be on the attack against other interests, our firm can provide that support and give you the peace of mind to know that your business can continue operations while handling such concerns. As in most cases, being prepared is everything. Our firm will provide you with the necessary information to put in place all necessary documents so that you can avoid litigation if at all possible and be in the strongest possible position if litigation occurs.

We have a long history of addressing Real Estate needs of our clients with speed and ability. Today we represent a wide range of clients in all facets of commercial and residential real estate activities and transactions. Some of the services we have performed for our clients follow.

Please contact us for more information about any of these areas.

Estate planning areas are highly individualized and vary by each individual involved. This area encompasses everything from providing for your children, your spouse, your grandchildren, and your business interests, to retirement and disability concerns.

Unless you take the time to put in place your own estate plan, State Statutes will rule over what happens with regards to your properties and your family, if something happens to you by death or disability. Finding the most advantageous set of documents in order to handle your concerns varies with every single family and needs personal attention. The areas of Medicaid and Elder Law are highly diverse and often decisions can be made which will benefit you and your family members, both old and young, in a way that only estate planning can, if you take the time to understand why it is necessary. Complications in this area are very important for every single individual. In today’s world, there is a variety of family units and each and every one demands personal attention. Our firm is designed to handle those items on an individual basis and will provide you with the best possible service in these areas, whether it be a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and/or Business, a simple Will, or a complex tax credit sheltered Trust, all areas of estate planning can be handled by our firm for your benefit.

Some of the areas of estate planning in which we are experienced are as follows:

• Business and Succession Planning • Corporate, Partnership, and Limited Liability Company Law • Durable Powers of Attorney • Elder Law • Guardianships and Conservatorships for Minors, legally Incapacitated Adults and the Developmentally Disabled • Medicaid Planning • Medical Powers of Attorney • Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements • Probate and Trust Administration • Probate and Trust Litigation • Step-parent Adoptions • Taxation of Estates, Gifts, and Individual and Corporate Income • Trust Law • Wills • Charitable Remainder Trusts • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts • Irrevocable Trusts • Revocable Grantor Living Trusts • Family Limited Partnerships • Family Limited Liability Companies

Our firm has and continues to represent numerous professional clients in the areas of engineering, education, hospitals, doctors, dentists, and psychologists, psychiatrists, and numerous other fields of professional endeavor.

In this area, our firm has a great deal of information and expertise that can assist professionals in helping to aid their business concerns and identify and minimize potential risk and liability issues.

Our firm has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in various personal injury matters. These have been as small as dog bites and minor injuries to massive injuries and wrongful death cases. It is our belief that the client must be treated in a manner that is appropriate in each and every circumstance. Utilizing our firm in a personal injury field will guarantee you personalized attention to your case and your needs.

Litigation in a personal injury matter is always a challenging and difficult situation for the victims or heirs and beneficiaries of the victim. Our firm understands this need and will assist in developing a strategy to bring about a resolution of the personal injury claim with the least possible discomfort to our client.

Our firm has represented both the Plaintiff and the Defendant in various personal injury matters. Our firm effectively represents out clients in both State and Federal Courts.

In addition, our firm has the appropriate expertise and experience level to handle all areas of trial practice as they become necessary, whether they be in business, personal injury, estate planning, probate, real estate or any other related legal matter.

Family law involves deeply personal, complex and emotional issues. Our attorneys combine considerable experience, committed service and strong advocacy with sensitivity and compassion.