ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE
Estate planning for individuals and families with small to medium estates, including counseling, preparation of complete plans including Wills, trusts, special needs trusts, health care proxies, power of attorney, asset management, real estate titling. Also handle probate of estates, including gift tax and estate tax returns. Special arrangements for animals, including Pet Trusts.
SMALL BUSINESS AND START-UPS
Counsel small business owners and entrepreneurs on planning and risk management, including entity formation (LLC incorporation), contracts, liability waivers, trademarks, employment, information privacy, policies and procedures, real estate, and insurance
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Represent businesses or employees who have been injured at work and are receiving or are seeking workers' compensation benefits. Claims for weekly benefits, medical treatment, settlements. The Workers' Comp system can be confusing, and you need a guide to help you through the process. I will use my years of experience representing insurance companies to get you the weekly payments or settlement that you need.
LITIGATION
Trial lawyer practicing in federal and state courts and courts of appeal in Massachusetts. Personal injury, business disputes, contracts, employment and real estate. Handle discovery, motions, briefs, jury trials, bench trials, settlement negotiations, mediations, and appeals.
BRIEFS AND APPEALS
Skilled in legal research and writing, we offer brief-writing to attorneys in Massachusetts in Workers' Compensation cases at the hearing, review board, and Appeals Court level. Fast and thorough medical summaries or other documents reviews are also available.
ANIMAL LAW
With a long history in the dog training field, we represent professional animal trainers, breeders, rescues and shelters. We provide contract drafting and review services, handle insurance matters, and litigation. Waivers for dog trainers, dog daycare facilities, boarding facilities, horse trainers and riding instructors. Canine and equine contracts. Small business advising for pet professionals.