Commercial and Civil Litigation. Our litigators are experienced and capable advocates for our clients in a wide variety of typical commercial and civil disputes. We regularly handle matters involving breach of contract, unfair competition, commercial collections, zoning and government regulation. Additionally, we have experience in personal injury litigation , whether arising from automobile or premises, professional liability and insurance coverage issues

Real Estate. In real estate and construction, our services include property development, breach of sales contracts and leases, commission disputes, fraud and misrepresentation, tenant-landlord disputes, easement and boundary disagreements. Among the wide variety of real estate matters handled by our attorneys are purchases, sales, options, exchanges, leases, secured transactions, foreclosures, hazardous materials issues, financing and structuring joint ventures and partnerships. In addition, we represent owners and developers of real estate before all levels of government in matters of zoning, variances and development of subdivisions.

Corporate and General Business. We represent businesses at every stage of development, from start-up through disposition by sale, merger or dissolution. We emphasize a full range of services, rendering assistance in structuring, negotiating and documenting simple and complex business transactions. By serving as general counsel for a variety of industries, our attorneys bring invaluable business judgment to the opportunities and problems faced by new and established enterprises.

Estate and Trust Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate. Our primary focus in these areas is to enhance the client's estate and assure its subsequent sound disposition. By effectively using tax laws, we can maximize wealth protection during a client's lifetime and minimize tax liability after death. Our attorneys handle all matters relating to gift and estate taxes, as well as guardianships and conservatorships. Additionally, we assist in resolving disputes informally or through the court system, which may include trial appearances or appeals to the state and federal level.

Employment. In today's world, the relationship between employer and employee has grown increasingly complex. Our attorneys provide invaluable preventative advice by counseling clients in drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements that appropriately address a wide array of issues. We regularly represent parties in employment discrimination and employment termination disputes

Construction. Our attorneys represent owners, contractors and suppliers in all sectors of the construction industry and all phases of the construction process, from bidding and negotiating contracts to resolving construction defect, financial claims disputes, mechanic's liens and stop notices.

Health Care. Our firm handles major commercial and corporate transactions involving our hospital clients and physician groups. We also negotiate joint ventures, contracts with physicians and advise on regulatory and statutory compliance.

Agriculture. Our attorneys provide the kinds of all-encompassing services required by our agricultural clients in this vital industry, including start-up counseling, regulatory compliance, financing, leasing and acquisitions. Currently we are providing group legal services to local Farm Bureaus.

Alternative Dispute Resolution. Many of our attorneys have served as pro-tem judges, settlement judges, mediators and arbitrators for local county Superior Courts and as Court Appointed or privately selected arbitrators. Given years of experience, we are well qualified to recognize and resolve issues through arbitration and mediation. This practice affords parties an alternative to the formal judicial system, while fairly testing their issues and/or resolving their disputes.

Taxation Law. In today's world, almost every action, both on a personal and a business level, has tax consequences. Our primary goal is to counsel clients at the planning stages, to minimize taxes, and to avoid unpleasant tax surprises. We approach every transaction with that in mind. We closely work with accountants in the preparation of tax returns and upon audit.