Real Estate and Developer Representation

                                 High-value counsel in high-stakes matters

Real estate and developer representation is one of our greatest strengths, and a core practice area for us. We represent buyers, sellers, lenders, developers, and institutions in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate transactions … from initial   acquisition through development and construction to closings with buyers.

Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization

                                  Innovative solutions to complex challenges

Bankruptcy and business reorganization are interdisciplinary areas of the law – and 

our work in these areas is a prime example of how we approach each matter before us.  We draw on our attorneys’ expertise in commercial litigation, corporate, real estate, and finance to handle all aspects of bankruptcy and business reorganization. We represent  trustees, debtors in possession, creditor committees, and creditors in cases under Chapters 7 and 11.

Creditors' Rights

                                 Pursuing rights aggressively, maximizing returns

When a business or individual owes you money, collecting it can be challenging.We have represented secured and unsecured creditors, banks, lending institutions and related entities, and court-appointed receivers and assignees for the benefit of creditors. We have substantial litigation experience in all types of creditors’ rights, UCC, and banking disputes.

Commercial Litigation

                                 Strategic thinking, powerful advocacy

Business litigation is one of our firm’s core strengths. We have experience representing businesses and individuals in virtually all aspects of this area, and have litigated in both state and federal courts. Examples include breach of contract, financial fraud, intellectual property insurance and secured transactions, and related matters.

Corporate Law

                                 Helping businesses get up to speed

Building a successful business takes energy, focus, discipline … and experienced
legal counsel. Our corporate attorneys offer a complete range of services to
corporations, partnerships, individuals, and not-for-profit organizations. We are well

versed in all types of business transactions, their structuring, and implementation.

Guardianship and Probate Law

                                 A sophisticated approach to sensitive issues
 

Matters that involve family or other personal relationships require especially sensitive handling. Our attorneys represent both individuals and institutions in both probate and guardianship administration and litigation. We have the experience to guide clients while ensuring their rights are both protected and enforced.

Employment Law

                                 Proactive protection for your bottom line

A proactive approach to employment-related matters is your best defense against

potentially costly lawsuits. We advise firms on these matters, including drafting and

implementing personnel policies and procedures as well as employee discipline and termination. We also defend employers in courts and administrative agencies in discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour lawsuits brought under federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the employment relationship.

Construction Litigation

                                  Protecting interests, enforcing rights


 

Construction litigation is a natural outgrowth of our extensive experience in

real estate transactions and litigation. We litigate on behalf of developers and

fiduciaries, including bankruptcy trustees and receivers, in pursuing and defending

construction claims.