We conduct thorough legal research using online databases, case law, statutes, and secondary sources to support legal arguments and draft documents. We draft high-quality legal documents ensuring proper formatting, citations, and adherence to court rules and firm style guidelines. We also endeavour to understand the legal issues and desired outcomes to provide targeted research to support client needs as thoroughly as possible.
We will advise you on estate planning strategies to minimize taxes and distribute assets according to your wishes. We draft your wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, assist you with probate and trust administration upon a loved ones demise and counsel you on incapacity planning and long-term care issues. We will also represent you in contested probate and trust litigation matters.
We handle divorce proceedings, including asset division, alimony, and child support, assisting with child custody and visitation arrangements as well as advising on adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technology matters.
Where our clients desire an out of court settlement, we facilitate the process of mediation and arbitration to facilitate settlement discussions between disputing parties, conduct mediation sessions to help parties reach a mutually agreeable resolution, providing mediation advocacy to counsel clients during the mediation process as well as drafting mediation and arbitration agreements, settlement agreements, and awards
We will analyze your complex legal issues and provide well-reasoned opinions on varying topics including advising on compliance with laws and regulations in your business operations, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and tax matters among others. We also provide counseling on risk management strategies and potential legal liabilities. We also provide ongoing legal advice and support s on a retainer basis so that we are on call whenever you need us.
We will help you in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, and other real estate contracts, conduct due diligence on properties, including title searches and environmental assessments, prepare and review documents, including deeds, mortgages and ensuring a smooth transfer of property. We also advise you on matters such as zoning, land use, and development issues.