A core area of the firm's practice is centered upon the representation of closely held and family owned business enterprises. Our client base in this area includes many long term clients we have represented for several generations.

The range of services we are able to provide, and the skill levels and backgrounds of our attorneys, place us in an uniquely attractive position to serve our clients and their owners through all the stages of a business's growth and development, including succession planning.

Typically, the range of services we are able to deliver encompasses the following five broad areas:

1. Business formation, capitalization, business reorganization, restructuring, sale of assets, sale of company and succession planning;

2. Employment and independent contractor relationships; trade secrets, trade and service marks, copyright protection, noncompetition agreements, buy-sell, buy-out, separation and termination agreements;

3. Operational aspects, including commercial contracts, distribution and licensing agreements, service agreements, real estate transactions and equipment leasing;

4. Tax counseling; and

5. Litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

We bring years of experience assisting a variety of clients in these areas, as well as a powerful network of established specialists in areas such as pension and profit sharing, immigration and patent work.