PRACTICE AREAS
Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, and Related Matters
Free Speech and Other First Amendment Litigation
Protection of Religious Liberties for Individuals, Churches, and Ministries
Protection of Student Rights
Protection of Public Employee Rights
Redress of Substantive and Procedural Due Process Violations
Fifth Amendment "Takings" Clause Litigation
Second Amendment Litigation
Representation of Government Officials in Protecting Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Institutional Rights
Litigation under Federal Civil Rights Laws (e.g., Title VII) and Similar Statutes
Protection of Rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Litigation under State Constitutional Law
Economic Liberties Litigation
Defense of Constitutional Rights in Municipal and Administrative Proceedings
Advice to Individuals and Organizations Regarding Constitutional Rights
Defamation (Libel and Slander) Cases
Business Law & Litigation
Business Transactions
Business Formation and Dissolution
Purchases & Acquisitions
Buy-Sell Agreements
Operating Agreements
Non-Profit Entity Formation and Governance Issues
Commercial Real Property Agreements
Trademark and Lanham Act Issues
Employment Agreements, On-Site Compliance Training, and Employee Handbooks
Employment Compliance Issues (e.g., FMLA, Wage & Hour)
Independent Internal Company Investigations
Representation for Investigations by EEOC, OSHA, and Other Governmental Agencies
Representation of Businesses in Municipal and Administrative Proceedings
Representation in Business Litigation (Trials and Appeals), Including:
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Contract Cases
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Fraud and Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices Act Cases
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Employment Discrimination Cases (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, GINA)
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Retaliation and Whistleblower Cases
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Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and Wage & Hour Cases
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ERISA and Employee Benefits Cases
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Corporate Governance Disputes
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Corporate Shareholder Litigation
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Partnership Disputes
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Real Property Disputes
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Landlord-Tenant Cases
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Insurance Coverage Disputes
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Indemnity and Subrogation Cases
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Cases
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Judgment Enforcement and Collection
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Foreign Judgment Domestication and Collection
Privacy and Information Security Litigation and Compliance, Including:
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Data Security and Data Breach Response
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Wiretap Laws
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CAN-SPAM Act, Do-Not-Call, and Do-Not-Fax Laws
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Rights
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Fair Credit Reporting Act Issues
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Employment Privacy Rights
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Privacy Torts
Occupational, Professional, and Business Licensing Proceedings and Litigation
Receivership Cases
Tax Controversies and Litigation
Bankruptcy Law
Filings for Eligible Debtors under Chapters 7, 11, and 13
Representation of Creditors (Secured and Unsecured) in Bankruptcy, Including Proof of Claim Filing
Motions for Relief from Stay or for Adequate Protection
Bankruptcy Litigation, Including Preference Actions
Bankruptcy Appeals to U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals (or Bankruptcy Appellate Panel)
Election Law
Legal Compliance for Campaigns
Constitutional Issues
Election Challenges and Recounts
State & Federal Appeals
Appeals from U.S. District Court to U.S. Court of Appeals
Petitions to U.S. Supreme Court from State and Federal Courts
State Court Appeals
Bankruptcy Appeals
Amicus Briefs in Trial and Appellate Courts
Administrative Agency Appeals
Assistance with Critical Motions (e.g., Summary Judgment and Post-Trial Motions) Prior to Appeal
Estate Planning & Tax Issues
Wills
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Durable Powers of Attorney
Health Care Powers of Attorney
Long Term Care Planning
Business Succession Planning
Special Needs Trusts
Charitable Gift Planning
Wealth Transfer and Tax Planning
Pet Trusts
Probate and Estate Administration
Will Contests
Estate & Trust Litigation
More information on the firm's estate planning and probate practices can be found at its Legacy Law Services website.
Other Practice Areas
State and Federal Administrative Law Litigation
State Public Records Act Requests
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Municipal Law Issues