rEAL esTATE / LAND USE

Whether you are buying, selling or refinancing a home, an investment property or a commercial building, we are here to guide you through the sea of real estate agents, mortgage brokers, attorneys, title agents and municipal clerks, all while protecting your interests.

If you fall behind in paying your mortgage, we can help you in your negotiations with your lender to modify your mortgage, explore alternatives to foreclosure or, if necessary, represent your interests in court if your lender begins the foreclosure process.

In addition, we are here to help you with various land use issues, planning and zoning applications and tax appeals. 

iMMIGRATION

Whether you are looking to adjust your immigration status, trying to help a family member, sponsoring an employee, or are concerned with your company's compliance with the ever-changing web of immigration laws and regulations, we are here to walk you through your options, prepare the necessary petitions, and assist you in your dealings with the appropriate governmental agency or consulate.

Business  law

The legal entity chosen for a business can potentially affect all of its operations.  In establishing a business enterprise, investors and entrepreneurs need to consider all of these ramifications in order to choose the proper form of business organization. We have the legal experience in business planning and formation, as well as a practical understanding of business operations. We can provide you with clear and comprehensive guidance in all matters related to business formation and governance, including:

• formation of corporations, partnerships, and limited
  liability companies
• directors' and officers'
  liability issues
  
• business succession
  
• mergers and acquisitions
  
• litigation involving corporate governance, rights and obligations of officers, directors, shareholders and partners
  
• ongoing business management (draft, review and enforce contracts, prepare minutes and resolutions, guidance on getting paid for goods and services and other daily business functions).

fAMILY / dIVORCE

Divorce is difficult on everyone involved, but we can work with you to explore various options available to make the process as smooth (and cost-effective) as possible. Whether you ultimately choose to litigate your divorce, or decide to mediate your issues in a private setting, we are available to help you in this difficult time, and to represent your interests in court.

Estate planning

Many people find that planning for the disposition of their estate is an uncomfortable and difficult process.  It does not have to be.  We will work with you to develop and implement a plan to pass the fruits of a lifetime of your dedicated effort and hard work to your loved ones.  Whether that requires a simple or complex will, guardianship or trust provisions, generation-skipping transfers or charitable gifts, we will help you protect your assets, ensure your personal and financial well-being (and that of your family members), and facilitate the disposition of your estate upon death.

In addition, we can assist you in the preparation of durable powers of attorney and healthcare advance directives.  These are simple, cost-effective ways through which you can, in the event of disability or incompetence, allow your family members to manage your estate and make difficult healthcare decisions.

cIVIL liTIGATION

We understand that many people (and businesses) fear litigation because it can be time consuming and expensive. We can work with you to explore and pursue various alternatives to litigation. However, if other alternatives are off the table, you can rest assured that we are prepared to represent your interests in court.

Whether you are involved in a private civil dispute, a landlord / tenant disagreement, a commercial dispute with a U.S. based or foreign business entity, or a shareholder derivative action, we are prepared to represent you or your business in trials, hearings, arbitrations and mediations.