ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE
My firm assists clients in developing plans for the disposition of their estates after death and for the perpetuation of family businesses. My firm assists clients in developing plans for the management and use of assets during the individual's lifetime. After a death has occurred, my firm represents personal representatives in settling estates and assists clients in making various elections for estate and income tax purposes. If a trust is involved, my firm provides advice to trustees with regard to the performance of their duties as trustees and their investment, tax, and accounting responsibilities

CORPORATIONS & BUSINESSES
When starting a business, my firm will advise you on the selection of the proper business form. For current businesses, my firm will assist you with various business transactions. In regards corporate governance, my firm provides behind the scenes assistance with corporate secretarial services such as drafting and proofreading minutes of meetings. When appropriate, my firm will represent your business in matters of civil litigation.

REAL ESTATE
Whether it’s your home, investment or business property, my firm represents individuals, families, and business in the negotiation, purchase, sale, exchange or lease of real property. My firm will advise you on the form of ownership that meets your needs and as well as any income tax ramifications resulting from your transaction. As a title insurance agent, I have access to resources which may expedite matters if complications arise. As a licensed loan originator through my affiliation with Capital Funding Corporation, I can make sure you get the mortgage products best suited to your particular circumstances, and ensure your transaction closes with no surprises.

TAX LAW
Tax planning and estate planning are important considerations for individuals and businesses.
Depending on your individual circumstances, through careful planning you may legally minimize your tax liability for yourself, your business, or your estate. You should not pay any more taxes than you are legally obligated to, whether the tax is on your income, gifts or your estate. It’s also important to recognize that paying taxes is a legal obligation. Ignorance of the law is no excuse especially to the IRS. Having competent legal and tax counsel makes for good business sense.


CRIMINAL LAW
My firm will defend you when on those rare occasions criminal charges are brought against you or a member of your family. As an assistant public defender, I defended numerous clients in misdemeanor matters including DUI and traffic offenses. My firm will defend you in non-traffic cases as well. My firm has successfully represented clients. My firm will conduct investigations, interview witnesses, research the latest law, draft appropriate motions, and represent you in hearings and trials.