None of us can live in today’s world without coming into contact with our laws and the courts. My firm is dedicated to serving the legal needs of individuals, families, and small businesses when they need the protection of our laws and find themselves in court. Personal service is a priority. Calls and email messages are returned promptly. We are interactive. When possible, tasks are carried out electronically and by teleconference. Home visits are arranged if favorable to the clients. Our goal is to have clients make informed decisions and to keep fees reasonable. The desired outcome is for clients to come away feeling they have received value for services.

A major milestone in the lives of many of us is transferring assets to children or charities through wills, living trusts and transfer-on-death instruments. Proper estate planning allows us to fulfill the wishes of our own futures and the future of our family. We consider the many choices among living trusts, irrevocable trusts, simple wills, complex wills, powers of attorney, family limited partnerships, and charitable giving. People with family members who are physically or mentally challenged might consider special needs trusts. The elderly may want to plan in the event they become physically or mentally incapacitated.

Divorce is never easy. Nor is it simple. There is shared parenting to consider, and there must be a fair division of assets. But there are best practices for resolving disputes in terms of both the emotional cost and the dollar-cost. Many have lost confidence in our court system and many fear litigation. These sentiments can be set aside.

Clients are encouraged to manage their separation, dissolution or divorce. Clients may even decide to make use of mediation or another alternative dispute resolution technique to work through their divorce. We offer conflict resolution. This is a client-centered and not a law-centered approach. Clients will see that they can transform their relationships when they focus on their best interests and the best interest of the children.

Immigration laws are rapidly changing for individuals and families alike. USCIS (the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services continually updates its processing methods. Assistance is offered in these areas: family visas, work visas, and visa extensions, naturalization and citizenship, adjustment and change of status, waivers, and permanent resident cards or ‘green cards.’ We help at a time when the wait for processing times feels too long and worrysome. For immigrants and nonimmigrants alike, our goal is to avoid delays and stay up-to-date with new interpretations of the law.