Estate planning

With proper planning and careful thought, we help clients with estate planning strategies that aim to protect family wealth, ease business successions, and support medical and end-of-life choices. 

We assist clients not only with estate planning basics—wills, trusts, powers of attorney—but also with respect to more advanced or specialized planning strategies.

business law

We serve as outside general counsel for middle market and small companies, providing legal and practical business advice to guide your company on everyday and strategic matters.

When its time to grow, sell, or merge with another business, or to seek new financing opportunities, we help structure your deal so that your goals can be realized.

We help not-for-profit organizations qualify and file for tax exempt status and with governance and organizational structures.

real estate

We represent clients in a wide range of real estate transactions involving the acquisition, management, leasing, financing, construction, operation, and sale of commercial, industrial, residential and mixed use properties.

community associations

We represent homeowners and condominium associations with drafting and revising declarations, covenants, and related community association matters.

We assist community associations in reviewing service and construction contracts, interpreting covenants, and day-to-day operations.

We represent lenders and associations in obtaining and successfully closing loans for capital improvements.

land use

We help clients navigate local land use laws in connection with real estate development projects. We have assisted clients in new development, adaptive reuse projects, and in connection with historic preservation and land preservation.

We have particular experience with projects utilizing historic tax credits, conservation easements, and renewable energy projects.

renewable energy

We advise clients in connection with the development and financing of renewable energy projects.

We have experience advising on solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower and biomass projects.

environmental LAW

Environmental law can be vexing to even the most sophisticated businesses. We work with our clients to identify risks and areas of potential non-compliance and to seek cost-effective, creative solutions to help protect against environmental risks.

We help our clients manage environmental risks in business and real estate transactions, whether they are buying, selling, developing, leasing, investing, or financial real estate, facilities, or businesses. 

After the transaction, we help clients stay current with changes in permitting and regulatory compliance matters in all areas of environmental law.

arts law: authors, musicians, actors/TELEVISION, FILM, & THEATer

The way people consume entertainment is constantly in flux, so the laws must adapt quickly. We strive to anticipate these changes so you can focus more on creating the performance of a lifetime.

We provide legal services to the arts community, helping authors, playwrights, musicians, and actors bring the arts to our community.  

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The startup and small business marketplace requires legal advice from attorneys who are adept in the particulars of venture financing. We bring a balance of legal, business, operational, and financial strategies to help clients looking to grow.

We have particular experience providing legal counsel to new and creative ventures in the renewable energy and cleantech sectors.