AREAS OF PRACTICE
Business Law
Whether local or long distance, business requires the specificity and security of written agreements to be avoid needless problems. Advantages are won and lost every day by good and bad agreements. More
Employment Law
Clarity and good communication between management and employees is key to a successful business. Each side should be clear as to their rights, obligations, and common objectives. More
Contract Law
Don’t sign anything until you have it reviewed by a professional. A signed contract is binding and could create a business nightmare if it contains language that you did not see or fully understand. Don’t settle for leaving things to chance, because chances are, the one who wrote the agreement is the one that agreement is going to favor. More
Successful Strategies
Brainstorming with professionals is the key to a good battle tested plan that recipe for success. Being able to plan proactively for sustained success and anticipating potential challenges will give any business an advantage in an increasingly challenging and competitive environment. More
SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW
For Employers:
My office focuses in drafting employee handbooks, employee and independent contractor agreements, severance agreements, corporate documents, corporate structure; and provides advice on employee/employer relationships, compliance with all wage and hour laws, employee and independent contractor classification issues, defense of litigation, audits, and investigations.
For Employees:
Advice on representation compliance on related issues, wrongful termination, discrimination cases, sexual harassment, retaliation, Family Medical Leave Act, breach of contract, wage disputes including unpaid wages, overtime violations, meal time and rest period violations.
Business Startups:
Corporate formation and structure, corporate operations, partnerships, incorporation, limited liability companies, advice on hiring employees, employee/employer relationships.
Corporate:
Shareholder agreements, contracts with employees and vendors, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, licensing agreements, franchise agreements, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure contracts, sale and purchase of stock and assets, shareholder rights agreements, joint ventures, licensing, regulatory compliance, litigation, business disputes, collection, breach of contract.
MISSION STATEMENT
My objective is to provide quality legal representation to all my clients, and to provide professional, courteous, efficient, and empathetic personal service. In doing this, I draw not only upon my years of experience as a lawyer, but also upon my experience as a corporate management team member, and as a professional arbitrator which has given me unique perspectives in analyzing and solving legal and business issues. I treat all of my clients with respect, candor, loyalty and understanding. My representation is not only aggressive and proactive, but ethical and professional as well. My goal is to provide solutions for your problems in an efficient and cost effective manner, and to partner with you in our efforts to attain your business goals and advance the growth of your organization.