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Personal Injury Accidents & Negligence Criminal Defense Charges & Rights Family Law Divorce & Custody Immigration Visas & Status Employment Workplace Issues Business & Corporate Start • Grow • Exit Real Estate Residential & Commercial Bankruptcy & Debt Relief & Restructuring Wills, Trusts & Estates Plan & Probate Intellectual Property Patents • TM • Copyright Tax Law IRS & Planning Social Security Disability SSI & SSDI Elder Law Long-Term Care Landlord–Tenant Leases & Evictions Consumer Protection Fraud & Warranty Civil Rights Discrimination & Police Insurance Law Claims & Coverage Construction Law Contracts & Defects Education Law Students & Schools Environmental Law Permits & Compliance Entertainment & Media Talent & Deals Healthcare Law Regulatory & Admin Maritime/Admiralty Injuries & Cargo Military & Veterans Benefits & Boards Internet, Privacy & Tech Cyber & AI Cannabis Law Licensing & Compliance Administrative & Government Agency Actions Appeals/Appellate Post-Conviction Mass Torts Devices & Drugs

Personal Injury

Lawyers pursue compensation when injuries are caused by negligence, defective products, or unsafe premises.

Accidents

  • Car, Truck & Rideshare
  • Motorcycle & Bicycle
  • Pedestrian
  • Boating & Maritime Injuries

Premises & Liability

  • Slip/Trip & Fall
  • Negligent Security
  • Dog Bites
  • Toxic Exposure

Medical Issues

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Birth Injuries
  • Wrongful Death

Products & Insurance

  • Defective Products
  • Bad Faith Insurance
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Workers’ Compensation (injury)
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Criminal Defense

Defense of misdemeanor and felony charges, from investigation through trial and post-conviction.

Common Charges

  • DUI/DWI
  • Assault & Battery
  • Theft & Burglary
  • Drug Offenses

Serious & Federal

  • White Collar & Fraud
  • Cybercrimes
  • Firearms
  • Federal Offenses

Process

  • Warrants & Bond
  • Plea Negotiations
  • Trials & Appeals
  • Expungement/Sealing
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Family Law

Matters involving marriages, children, and domestic relationships.

Core Issues

  • Divorce & Separation
  • Child Custody & Parenting Plans
  • Child & Spousal Support
  • Property Division

Additional

  • Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements
  • Adoption & Guardianship
  • Domestic Violence Orders
  • Relocation
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Immigration

Visas, status, and defense against removal.

Family & Humanitarian

  • Family Sponsorship
  • Adjustment of Status
  • Asylum & Withholding
  • U/T Visas, VAWA

Work & Business

  • H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN
  • EB-1/EB-2/EB-3
  • PERM
  • Investor (E-2, EB-5)

Defense & Naturalization

  • Removal/Deportation Defense
  • Bonds
  • Citizenship/N-400
  • Waivers
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Employment

Employee and employer counseling and litigation.

Employee Rights

  • Wrongful Termination
  • Discrimination & Harassment
  • Wage & Hour (FLSA)
  • Retaliation/Whistleblower

Employer Counsel

  • Policies & Handbooks
  • HR Compliance
  • Non-Compete/Non-Solicit
  • EEOC Defense
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Business & Corporate

Start, run, finance, and exit your company with confidence.

Formation & Ops

  • LLC/Corp Formation
  • Operating/Shareholder Agreements
  • Contracts & Policies
  • Compliance & Licensing

Transactions

  • M&A / Asset Purchases
  • Venture/Private Equity
  • Commercial Leases
  • Franchise

Disputes

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Collections
  • Trade Secrets
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Real Estate

Residential and commercial property transactions and disputes.

Transactions

  • Buy/Sell & Closings
  • Title & Escrow
  • Leases & Renewals
  • 1031 Exchanges

Disputes

  • Boundary & Easements
  • Construction Defects
  • HOA/Condo
  • Foreclosure
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Bankruptcy & Debt Relief

Consumer and business options to address unmanageable debt.

Consumer

  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 13
  • Stop Garnishments
  • Creditor Harassment

Business

  • Chapter 11 (Sub V)
  • Workouts & Restructuring
  • Assignments for Creditors
  • Secured/Unsecured Claims
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Wills, Trusts & Estates

Plan for the future and navigate probate efficiently.

Planning

  • Wills & Revocable Trusts
  • POA & Health Directives
  • Tax & Charitable Planning
  • Special Needs Trusts

Administration

  • Probate & Estate Admin
  • Trust Admin
  • Will Contests
  • Fiduciary Disputes
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Intellectual Property

Protect and monetize innovation and brand assets.

Patents

  • Utility/Design Filings
  • PCT/Foreign
  • Office Actions
  • Freedom to Operate

Trademarks & Copyright

  • Search & Filing
  • Enforcement & TTAB
  • Licensing & Assignments
  • DMCA

Trade Secrets & IP Deals

  • NDA & IP Clauses
  • Technology Agreements
  • SaaS & OEM
  • Open Source Compliance
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Tax Law

Proactive planning and defense in audits and collections.

Individuals & Business

  • Tax Planning
  • Entity Structuring
  • State & Local (SALT)
  • International Tax

Controversy

  • Audits & Appeals
  • Collections & Offers
  • Penalty Abatement
  • Innocent Spouse
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Social Security Disability

Help obtaining or appealing SSI/SSDI benefits.

Matters

  • Initial Applications
  • Hearings & ALJ Appeals
  • Medical Evidence
  • Overpayments
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Elder Law

Planning for long-term care, capacity, and benefits.

Focus Areas

  • Medicaid Planning
  • Guardianship/Conservatorship
  • Nursing Home Issues
  • Financial Exploitation
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Landlord–Tenant

Leasing rights and responsibilities for residential and commercial spaces.

Tenants

  • Repairs & Habitability
  • Security Deposits
  • Eviction Defense
  • Lease Disputes

Landlords

  • Notices & Evictions
  • Lease Drafting
  • Compliance
  • Collections
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Consumer Protection

Combat unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices.

Issues

  • Fraud & Scams
  • Lemon Law & Warranty
  • Credit Reporting (FCRA)
  • Debt Collection (FDCPA)
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Civil Rights

Protection from discrimination and government misconduct.

Matters

  • Employment Discrimination
  • Housing & Public Accommodations
  • Police Misconduct/§1983
  • Voting & Disability Rights
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Insurance Law

Coverage disputes and claim denials.

Areas

  • Homeowners & Property
  • Health & Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Bad Faith Claims
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Construction Law

From bidding and contracting to defects and liens.

Topics

  • Prime/Subcontracts
  • Change Orders
  • Mechanics’ Liens
  • Defect Litigation
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Education Law

Student rights and school compliance.

Matters

  • IEP/504 Plans
  • Discipline & Hearings
  • Title IX
  • Special Education
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Environmental Law

Permitting, compliance, and enforcement at federal and state levels.

Focus

  • Air/Water/Waste Permits
  • NEPA/CEQA
  • Brownfields
  • Enforcement Defense
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Entertainment & Media

Negotiating and protecting creative work.

Deals

  • Talent & Option Agreements
  • Music/Sync Licenses
  • Publishing & Distribution
  • Influencer/Sponsorship
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Healthcare Law

Regulatory guidance for providers and payors.

Topics

  • Stark & Anti-Kickback
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Licensing/Discipline
  • Reimbursement & Audits
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Maritime/Admiralty

Ocean and inland waterway matters.

Areas

  • Jones Act Seamen
  • Longshore/Harbor Workers
  • Cargo & Salvage
  • Marine Insurance
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Military & Veterans

Benefits and military justice issues.

Topics

  • VA Disability
  • Discharge Upgrades
  • Courts-Martial
  • Security Clearances
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Internet, Privacy & Technology

Data governance, cybersecurity, and product counseling.

Key Areas

  • Privacy Programs (GDPR/CCPA)
  • Security Incidents & Breach
  • AI & ML Governance
  • Terms, DPAs & Product Counsel
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Cannabis Law

State licensing and compliance in a complex regulatory environment.

Topics

  • Licensing & Zoning
  • Compliance & Packaging
  • Banking & Taxes (280E)
  • M&A/Brand Deals
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Administrative & Government

Navigate agency rules, benefits, and enforcement actions.

Examples

  • Licensing & Permits
  • Bid Protests
  • FOIA/Records
  • Regulatory Hearings
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Appeals/Appellate

Post-trial and appellate strategy in civil and criminal cases.

Matters

  • Preservation of Error
  • Briefing & Oral Argument
  • Post-Conviction Relief
  • Writs
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Mass Torts (Devices, Drugs & Exposure)

Complex injury claims involving many victims and large manufacturers.

Examples

  • Defective Medical Devices
  • Dangerous/Prescription Drugs
  • Toxic Torts & PFAS
  • Environmental/Industrial Exposure
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