Federal and State Criminal - Being charged with a crime in either Federal or State Court is stressful and frightening. Having experienced and caring legal counsel who will not only defend you aggressively, but who will guide you through the criminal process so that you understand your legal rights at every stage, is critical. Our lawyers are detail-oriented and will competently assess your situation. We will tell it like it is and we will help you come to a speedy and reasonable resolution, whether it we must go through the motion process, plea bargaining or trial. Call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Federal and State Civil Litigation, Plaintiff or Defense, Simple or Complex - Civil Litigation is financially, mentally, emotionally and even physically draining on both plaintiffs and defendants. Our lawyers have been on both sides of the coin in trial. We have been successful both as plaintiffs’ counsel and as defense counsel. We work closely with our clients to investigate claims, interview witnesses, uncover all relevant evidence to produce the results that our clients desire. Most importantly, we develop a close relationship with our clients which in turn results in mutual trust. If you have a claim or are defending a claim, call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation. We do not take on 100% of the cases presented to us; however, at the end of the consultation, you will know whether we believe you have grounds for your claim.
Drug Cases State and Federal Courts – Recently, both the State and Federal laws have changed considerably regarding the use of marijuana when recommended by physicians to patients. In Federal Court, defendants charged with possession or sale of marijuana are now allowed to present evidence of medical use. Our lawyers are experienced in the area of medical marijuana and follow case law as it develops in this area. We represent medical marijuana co-ops and we have also defended persons who were accused of possession or sale of other drugs with successful results. If you have been arrested for sale of possession of drugs, call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death – Accidents often leave victims unable to work and with permanent injuries. In extreme cases, accidents cause death. Our lawyers have been the victims of accidents and are therefore especially diligent in seeking to restoring accident victims to the fullest we possibly can. We could never heal wounds or resurrect loved ones; but we can ensure that you receive adequate compensation for pain, suffering and your loss. In wrongful death cases, our goal is to make sure that the families of lost loved ones are provided for. If you are an accident victim or you have lost your loved one in an accident, call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Employment Law – Discrimination, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment have no place in the workplace, but unfortunately, employees are discriminated against, sexually harassed and fired wrongfully. If you feel that you have a work-related issue that you would like to discuss with us, call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Business Law – Whether you are starting a new business or dissolving one, we can help. Our lawyers will help you choose the business entity that is right for your needs. We will form it, get it licensed with the State, the City and apply for the licenses associated with your business. We are also available to write contracts that your business might need. If you have business disputes or collection matters, we can help with that as well. Call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Contract Law – So many people sign on the dotted line without having first reviewed what they are signing with a lawyer. Contracts contain legal terms that have legal significance. It is always wise to have a lawyer review important contracts that impact your life. You also should not rely on yourself to author your own contracts. Contract disputes make up for a large percentage of the litigation on the dockets of many courts. A solid and understandable contract can be invaluable. Our lawyers will take copious notes and draft your contract according to your needs. If you are involved in a contract dispute, we can discuss the situation and strategize a plan for the best resolution. Call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Family Law – Divorce, child custody battles and child support disputes are not our primary focus of law; however, we will take family law cases in rare instances when a party is clearly being taken advantage of or when two parties are in complete agreement on all issues. We love it when couples come in and ask us to represent them on a collaborative dissolution. Call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Estate Planning – If you don’t have an estate plan and you have children or own a home, you need to start thinking about one. Estate planning is a necessary evil. A proper estate plan will distribute your assets to your loved ones quickly, will provide a plan in case of your physical or mental incapacitation and shelter you from probate taxes. Call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Copyright and Trademark Law – Have an intellectual property that you need to protect? Allow us to register a copyright or a trademark for you. Registering your intellectual property is the only way to guarantee you statutory damages should anyone copy your work or mark. In the event that you believe that someone has copied your work or mark, we can help with that too. Call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Class Actions –From time to time, people present claims that hurt a multitude of people and in such circumstances, these people can collectively bring a claim together. If you believe that you have a claim that affects a group of people, call us or email us to schedule a confidential consultation.