At the most basic level, contracts allocate risk between the parties. While there was a time where a handshake used to be all you needed. Unfortunately, we live in a litigious society and many do not think twice about trying to exploit either the lack of a written contract or a poorly drafted one.

Selecting the right business entity for your situation is critical. Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are valuable tools for entrepreneurs and investors and have many benefits over operating as a sole proprietorship. Significant tax savings and liability protection can be gained from selecting the right entity and structuring it properly. Partnerships can also be useful in certain niche situations like real estate investments.

While I do not pretend to be a litigation attorney like many other attorneys, I routinely assist my clients with resolving disputes without resorting to expensive lawsuits. Through my extensive experience in putting together businesses, advising clients on a wide range of transactional matters and estate planning matters, I am uniquely positioned to explain your rights, help you understand the practical realities of litigation, negotiate favorable outcomes and, if that fails, connect you with the right litigation attorney to file or defend the lawsuit.

At the most basic level, contracts allocate risk between the parties. While there was a time where a handshake used to be all you needed. Unfortunately, we live in a litigious society and many do not think twice about trying to exploit either the lack of a written contract or a poorly drafted one.

Everyone can benefit from a properly structured estate plan. Whether you are young, old, wealthy or not-so-wealthy, there are many good reasons to plan for your disability and eventual death. For high-net worth clients, estate planning can minimize taxes and maximize asset protection. For other clients, revocable trusts can be used to avoid probate and provide an efficient administration of your estate to save money by avoiding the statutory fees for ordinary services executors and their attorneys are entitled to by law.

Our legal system provides certain rights and protections for owners of property. The kind of property that is created from the fruits of mental labor is called intellectual property. Rights and protections for owners of intellectual property are based on federal patent, trademark and copyright laws as well as state trade secret laws.

Whether you are acquiring an existing business, structuring a joint venture or exiting a business by selling stock or assets, selecting the right attorney can add a substantial value to your transaction. Buying or selling a business can be one of the most important financial transactions of your life.

If you are leasing space, your commercial lease may very well be one of your largest expenses, but if timed right and negotiated well, it can also be one of your biggest assets. Retaining an attorney to provide you legal advice concerning the terms and conditions of your lease will save you money in the long run.