Areas
Of Practice
|
RESIDENTIAL
and COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
|
|
The Firm's primary area of practice is Real Estate. The Firm represents
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 on-line
access to all three Registry of Deeds in Berkshire County.
In Commercial Transactions, the 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.
|
|
|
|
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 a 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.
|