Practice Areas

Business law governs how businesses are formed, operated, and dissolved. This field encompasses everything from intellectual property to taxes, employment regulations, and consumer protections.

Business organization is how your company is legally structured. LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships are all examples of types of business entities.

When a dispute involves a business or commercial activity, it is considered commercial litigation. Breach of contract and partnership disputes are leading causes of commercial litigation cases.

Construction law governs building and engineering, including zoning, safety, regulatory compliance, the rights of contractors and workers, contracts, and more.

In certain situations, a government or other authorized entity can lawfully seize private property for public use. This process is called condemnation.

The government has eminent domain, a power that allows it to seize private property for public use, like for a road or school. However, property owners have some protections, including the right to fair compensation.

Estate planning is the legal process for establishing how your assets are distributed after death. Common estate planning documents include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

Probate is the legal process for validating a will. A judge confirms the legality of a will, dictates how outstanding taxes and debts will be paid, and makes sure that benefits are properly distributed.

Zoning laws dictate how land cannot and cannot be used. These regulations determine what can be built and how it can be controlled.

Real estate law governs ownership of property, including buying, selling, and leasing. It also covers development, zoning, landlord-tenant rules, deeds, titles, and more.

A real estate tax assessment occurs when a city or county official decides the value of a property to determine how much the owner has to pay in taxes.

When a real estate tax assessment is inaccurate or unfair, property owners have the option to file a tax appeal. This process can lead to a tax reassessment.

Following a successful tax appeal, city or county officials will conduct a tax reassessment to make sure that a property is accurately valued.

Title insurance is a safeguard for property owners. It offers protections in the event that issues are uncovered with the title of a property, like undisclosed liens, unpaid taxes, and fraud.