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We excel in providing sophisticated yet practical estate planning services.
Relying upon our indepth knowledge and technical skills, we counsel clients to help identify and
prioritize objectives. We recommend techniques which are appropriate to achieve the client's
goals and are designed to minimize estate, gift and income taxes. We focus on writing Wills, Trusts
and related documents which are understandable and concise, with no sacrifice in
technical quality.
Our goal is to expedite the process of estate administration - whether affairs are settled as a
formal probate administration or through the medium of Will substitutes, such as a Trust. The
experience and expertise of our team of attorneys and legal assistants enables us to achieve this
objective at a reduced cost to the beneficiaries. We are especially attuned to analyzing opportunities
and recommending appropriate steps to reduce estate and income taxes. Our attorneys and legal assistants
maintain ongoing communication with the personal representative and beneficiaries in order to
explain and report the status of all phases of estate settlement.
Our attorneys stay abreast of the frequent and complex changes in the tax laws, which influence
business transactions as well as personal financial planning. Individuals, businesses and other
tax professionals seek our tax planning advice and also rely upon us to provide timely intervention
and representation in contested tax matters. We are equipped to protect our clients' interests
by timely and knowledgeable confrontation with the IRS, and, where necessary, by litigation.
Our team derives great satisfaction from working with charitable matters. This includes advising
donors and structuring charitable gifts as well as representing charitable foundations and other organizations.
Our firm's real estate attorneys provide a broad range of expertise, whether it be planning,
negotiating, acquisitions or litigation. We frequently assist with the acquisition, sale,
financing, development and construction of real property in commercial and residential settings.
Our firm emphasizes finding ways to "make the deal work", while at the same time protecting our
clients' interests.
We represent individuals who have been injured as the result of negligent acts of others.
We are dedicated to competently evaluating personal injury cases and obtaining full compensation
for losses sustained by our clients. Our goal is to resolve disputed matters in a timely and efficient
manner.
Our attorneys work toward effectively resolving disputes relating to employment, construction,
business, real estate, and other disputed matters. Finding viable solutions to resolve disputes
is an important goal for our attorneys. Our experience not only includes the State and Federal Court
systems, but also the use of alternative dispute techniques such as mediation and arbitration.
Our commitment is to provide quality service in obtaining fair results for our clients
focusing on not only financial concerns, but also emotional concerns, especially in custody
disputes. We believe in counseling with our clients to set realistic options based on client
input. Our experience extends to evaluating marital assets (including business and professional
practices), evaluating the tax ramifications arising out of dissolution of marriage, and advising
clients as it relates to pre-marriage planning.
We provide a full range of legal services to business enterprises of all types, including corporations,
partnerships, limited liability companies, and sole proprietorships. We counsel our clients in the selection
of the form of business entity best suited to the specific needs and objectives of the business and
its owners, and implement those plans in a timely and professional manner. Our experienced attorneys
offer assistance in the preparation and review of contracts, financing of business operations,
and compliance with the numerous governmental rules and regulations facing businesses today,
including those related to land use and environmental matters. We also represent either buyers
or sellers in connection with business acquisitions and mergers. Regardless of the size of the
business or particular transaction, our firm provides skilled and quality services.
Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution used for many types of civil lawsuits and
in divorce/custody actions. The mediation process is a good alternative to courtroom litigation
and provides a cost effective approach to working out legal disputes. Edward E. Beck,
Ronald D. Felger
and John B. Powell are certified in the area of civil mediation and available for your alternative dispute resolution
needs working towards the goal of a cost effective, time-saving alternative to courtroom litigation.
Our firm provides a broad range of legal services to municipal corporations, including litigation,
negotiations, and public finance - inclusive of bond issues.
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