Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  We believe that our expertise in court has led to the development of a successful practice assisting individuals and their families. The Firm’s practice includes the representation of people with personal injury or wrongful death claims, products that are defective, pleasure boat accidents, auto accidents and premises defects. Other practice areas include estate planning and administration, product liability, commercial litigation and insurance defense.

Business and Corporate Law

• Limited Liability Companies
  Both entities can shield the owner(s) from personal liability provided the required formalities are maintained. In general, it is easier to form a limited liability company. The owners of a limited liability company are referred to as members, where the owners of a corporation are the shareholders. A limited liability company has an operating agreement instead of a code of regulations/by-laws, which a corporation has. Our office has assisted clients in forming both entities. More recently, we are working with our clients to form far more limited liability companies due to the relative simplicity of formation as compared to a corporation.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Yes, we have defended employers faced with personal injury suits. As you know, workers’ compensation is the remedy with limited exceptions. We can help assess your company’s potential liability and risk.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Yes, the state recognizes a transfer-on-death affidavit to transfer the property, and we can prepare that for you as a part of your estate planning.
• Trusts
  Depending on your assets and life situation, there are a number of things you can do to minimize death taxes. Many estates are small enough so as not to be impacted by estate taxes. For large estates, the creation of living trusts, charitable bequests and other actions taken during your lifetime can reduce or eliminate estate taxes.
• Probate