Practice Areas
Consulting with an attorney at Encompass Law involves building a long term relationship, and working with a trusted legal advisor who is responsive to your legal needs. Our legal areas of expertise are:
Business Entity Formations: Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations
- Business Agreements: LLC Operating Agreements, Shareholder, Partnership and Buy/Sell Agreements
- Sale and Purchase of Business Entities
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Agreements
Case Study
I assisted a business owner with selecting and forming the appropriate legal entity for their business. Through more in-depth discussion of the client’s business, life and goals, I identified potential issues with respect to their growth, planning, and succession that could impact them long-term. I provided strategic legal advice and drafted the necessary documentation to move them towards their goals, address and minimize potential liability and assisted them in formulating a transition/exit plan.
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Health Care Directives
- Trusts
- Probate
Case Study
I worked closely with a married couple to draft and execute an estate plan that ensured their assets would transfer to their loved ones, family, and charitable organizations. My approach was to first understand their financial picture and family situation, then educate them about the basics of estate planning and how the documents worked, thereafter I put together a plan for them to review and modify before signing, and lastly follow up with them to ensure their estate plan coordinated with their financial accounts and matched their wishes.
- Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Law
- Commercial and Residential Leases
- Real Estate Transactions and Title
- Real Estate Purchase Agreements
Case Study
I assisted a commercial landlord with reviewing and analyzing a lease that was in breach by a tenant. I successfully evicted the tenant from the premises, then negotiated and drafted an exit plan to protect the landlord’s rights and financial interest while the tenant was winding up its affairs to move out. I then took legal action against the tenant for breach of lease and won a judgment in favor of the landlord for damages.
- Breach of contract
- Contract disputes
- Shareholder, partnership, and closely-held business disputes
- Landlord/Tenant disputes
- Creditors rights
Case Study
I assisted a client to smoothly transition from a business purchase that did not work out. Part of the reason was neither party beforehand had consulted an attorney to draft the sale documents. They reduced their “hand-shake’ deal to a 1-page document that had various contingencies fraught with poorly drafted provisions which made it challenging to satisfy despite efforts on both sides to meet them. After some focused litigation, we reached a resolution through a settlement that avoided further unnecessary litigation, additional attorneys’ fees, and costs and buying a business that the client no longer wanted anymore.
We recognize hiring an attorney often occurs at a decision point for your business or family, that the law can feel complicated, and every client has a unique situation. At Encompass Law, we will help you navigate the decision making process. Your attorney will guide you through your options with simplicity and ease by providing you with reliable information to make your best decision. We provide high quality legal counsel tailored to your needs.
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