areas of practice
Business Law Services   Most businesses at one time or another need the assistance or advice of an attorney.  Whether you are getting ready to start a business, have a business that is growing or one that you are selling, we can be of assistance.   Some of the services we provide are: Business Filings – incorporations and partnerships. Contract Creation and Review Contract Dispute Resolution Purchase or Sale of Your Business, Including Franchising For more information click here     Real Estate Law Services   A real estate transaction can be one of the biggest in someone's llifetime.  A real estate transaction is simply a series of contracts which are legally enforceable.  The contracts typically involve the following: (1) a contract between the seller and the realtor, (2) a contract between a buyer and seller, (3) a contract between the realtors, (4) a contract between the buyer/borrower and the mortgage broker/lender, and (5) the contract between the mortgage broker and the lender.   Would you sign a contract for $200,000 with a non-refundable deposit of $20,000 without having an attorney review it?  If you are buying a home for this amount and have a down payment of 10%, that is exactly what you are doing.  The cost to have an attorney assist is typically well below 1% of the investsment.     Most buyers/borrowers think they have to use the "bank" attorney and do not know that they have the right to have an attorney represent them and their interests.  We conduct both residential and commercial transactions in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and our services include:  Representation of buyers or sellers in both traditional and non-traditional transactions (foreclosures, short-sales, bankruptcies and for sale by owner properties) for homes, land, investment properties and new constructions Negotiation of offers Negotiation of purchase and sale agreements Representation of lenders Representation of property owners who are in foreclosure or near foreclosure and want to workout a solution with their lender to keep their home For more information on why an estate plan is important, click here        Estate Planning Services   People often fear the estate planning process. Common misconceptions include:  (1) It is too expensive, (2) I don't have enough assets to need a plan, (3) I cannot decide who will take care of my children when I cannot, and (4) I am young so I don't need a plan Let us help you understand the process and how it can help put your mind at ease that you have the right plan for your particular needs.

Our services include: 

• Wills
• Trusts
• Healthcare Proxies
• Living Wills
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Standby Guardianship for Minors