BUSINESS - The firm handles all aspects of business matters. These include business formation, selection of the appropriate form of business entity, negotiation and drafting of contracts, joint venture agreements and related documents. The firm also specializes in difficult and complex business matters including business acquisitions and/or development, mergers, business sales, and the like.

CORPORATE -The firm helps its clients select the appropriate corporate entity, forms the organization, assists in the development of business plans, the maintenance of corporate records, and similar tasks. In addition, the firm provides general corporate counsel to entrepreneurs and particularly specializes in closely held corporations and family owned businesses.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - The firm provides strategic consultaion to clients with matters pending before government bodies or regulatory agencies. It represents clients before local, regional, state and federal governments and agencies. It specializes in the negotiation and presentation of complex matters for its clients and it frequently consults with other firms to assist them in their strategic planning for their clients. It is dedicated to the success of client projects and in zealous advocacy for them. It has particular expertise in land development, financing, construction and the like.

REAL ESTATE - The firm handles all forms of real estate transactions including real estate development and financing, zoning and regulatory matters, foreclosures, purchases and sales, broker liability disputes, commercial and residential unlawful detainers, and general real estate litigation.

CONSTRUCTION - The firm has expertise in construction disputes, mechanics liens, public and private works, contract negotiation, and related construction issues. It has represented contractors, sub-contractors, developers, land owners, architects, engineers, and the like.

PARTNERSHIP AND COMMERCIAL LAW - The firm assists clients in selecting, forming, reorganizing, and advising all manner of business entities including corporations, general and limited liability partnerships,  joint ventures, franchises, and the like. It has represented clients in mergers, reorganizations, acquisitions, the purchase and sale of businesses, preparation of partnership and joint venture agreements, buy-sell agreements, manufacturing, distribution and employment contracts, and international business transactions.

BANKING - The firm has expierience in handling secured and unsecured lending issues, problem loans and workouts, lender liability, creditor's rights, receivership proceedings, creditor bankruptcy issues, and general banking matters.

MORTGAGE BROKERAGE - The firm has represented a number of national and regional mortgage brokerage companies and has served as general corporate counsel to mortgage brokers for a number of years. It has expertise in all areas of mortgage banking and brokerage law.

TECHNOLOGY - The firm acts as general counsel to many technology companies in a wide variety of services. These include intellectual property matters including trademarks and copyrights, advice regarding trade secret protection, licensing, contracts and related civil litigation.

EMPLOYMENT - The firm advises in the defense of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and other employment related claims. In addition, it has represented management with respect to disputes with unions and other labor issues.

HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS - The firm has wide expertise in all community association matters including interpretation and enforcement of covenants, conditions and restrictions, architectural control issues, assessment collection, and related homeowner association matters.