Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Our firm's primary area of practice is Real Estate. We represent clients who own or wish to purchase residential property at closings involving purchase, sale and refinance transactions. We offer a complete range of services. Our services are available to help you negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement, conduct a title search of the property, close any financing you may want or need, and represent you at closing. We are approved attorneys for virtually any mortgage lender you might chose. We are an approved agent for First American Title Insurance Company. We have online access all Registry of Deeds in Berkshire County.
In Commercial Transactions, our firm has significant experience with some of the largest developments in Berkshire County. Among the clients we assisted with Zoning, Permitting and/or Financing are the Prime Outlets at Lee, Silverleaf Resorts (owner of Oak -n- Spruce), Commonwealth Communities (owner of the Village at Laurel Lake) and the Lee Community Development Corporation (owner of Quarry Hill Business Park).We also represent dozens of local businesses and work closely with them on real estate based loan transactions.
Hi-Tech Law
The firm represents several hi-tech firms in various stages of development. From start-up to exit strategies, the Firm can help you and your company make informed decisions on the issues you face. Practice areas include licensing, intellectual property, corporate finance, hosting, web development, cobranding , contract work and assistance in evaluating business relationships and proposals.
Business, Commercial and Corporate law
The firm represents many national and local businesses in all phases of their formation and operation. From starting your business as an individual, partnership, corporation, L.L.C or L.L.P., we can help you chose the right entity to start, modify or relocate your business. In addition to formation issues, we can assist you as your business grows in such areas as financing, real estate acquisition, partnership, shareholder, buy-out and employment agreements. We offer creative solutions to solve your individual issues.
Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate And Asset Preservation
Each year the Firm works with many individuals in drafting Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and other estate planning documents. We listen to our clients’ needs and goals and work with them to provide for an orderly administration of their estates with an emphasis on reducing state and federal taxes, and preserving assets in the event long term care is needed in a nursing home.
Litigation
The firm represents individuals and businesses in all Courts in Western Massachusetts. Our philosophy is to avoid litigation whenever possible, but to provide aggressive and effective representation when litigation is necessary. We encourage, and have experience in the mediation and arbitration of matters that would normally go to Court. We provide realistic and honest case evaluations, and work with you to obtain the best possible result in a cost-effective manner. Typical litigation matters include business disputes, personal injury and accident cases, insurance issues, Family Law, and collection matters.
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