Criminal Law

If you are under investigation, or have been arrested and charged with a crime, mistakes you make now may permanently damage your defense. It is extremely important that you speak with a criminal attorney before answering questions for investigators or police, so that you don’t make any statement that later will be held against you in court. 

Contact us as soon as you know you are in trouble – we can tell you how to proceed and what we can do to help.  We have successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases and numerous jury trials from assault and battery to robbery and murder.

 Family Law

It is never easy to deal with a legal issue that involves family members, particularly in a divorce or child custody setting.  We handle family and divorce-related matters with understanding and support.  We are skilled in all aspects of a divorce, including issues that affect minor children and complex property divisions.  We possess excellent litigation skills and are just as experienced in situations involving negotiations to resolve a family issue as efficiently as possible.

As your attorney during the often-stressful process of resolving a family issue, we understand the unique difficulties that may arise in the context of domestic relations, both legally and emotionally.  We support our clients by effectively representing their interest and by making sure they know we are always there for them.

 Civil Litigation and Appeals

We are accomplished trial lawyers, and we always conduct litigation as efficiently as possible so that our clients do not have to spend any more resources on a lawsuit than is absolutely necessary.  We are also committed to keeping the distractions of litigation to a minimum, so that you can concentrate on the non-legal challenges of your life or your business. 

We also bring a fresh perspective to an appellate case.   We have the skills that are essential to successful appellate advocacy. We can provide a realistic, objective analysis of the likely success of a case on appeal, and its strengths and weaknesses. Because of our breadth of experience, we help clients successfully negotiate the appeals process from strategy and analysis to the drafting of briefs and preparing for oral arguments.  We frequently handle appeals for matters that other attorneys handled in lower courts. Because of our strong reputation, professional colleagues frequently seek our expertise and knowledge.

 Business Organizations

If you are considering forming any type of business organization, you need a skilled business attorney by your side to guide you through the process.   The type of entity you form will greatly affect the operation of your business, including matters of taxation, liability, and daily activities. 

We take the time to learn about your business plans to determine exactly which type of entity would benefit your business needs. From determining the appropriate organizational structure, forming the business entity, and qualifying the entity to do business in the appropriate jurisdiction to subsequent business counsel and representation, the firm works closely with the client at every step to ensure that the entity meets the needs of the client.