Automobile Accidents
Representation of plaintiffs injured by the negligence of another in a motor vehicle collision (see also Personal Injury); representation of defendants against whom a claim is made for personal injury as a result of a motor vehicle collision
Civil Litigation
General civil litigation in Superior and District Courts; appeals from Magistrate (Small Claims) court
Collections
Assisting clients in collecting on debts and judgments
Construction
Representing clients in disputes involving the construction of residential or commercial property, including litigation
Contract
Drafting of contracts; interpretation of contracts; litigation involving breach of contracts
Debtor/Creditor
Representation of clients attempting to collect a debt; defense of clients who are disputing a debt
Declaration of Desire for a Natural Death
See “Living Will” below
Estates
Probate; administration of decedent’s estates
Health Care Power of Attorney
Preparation of documents designating a health care agent to make health care decisions
Insurance
Representing clients in the interpretation of insurance policies, and in making claims against insurance companies which have wrongfully denied coverage or failed to honor the obligations of the insurance contract
Insurance Defense
Representation of defendants in civil Superior and District Court in general negligence cases, automobile accident personal injury cases, and all other general civil liability cases where defendant has a liability insurance policy providing for the defense of the claim
Living Will
Preparation of legal document expressing desire for a natural death and desire not to be placed on life support
Power of Attorney
Preparation of powers of attorney and appointment of legal representative (attorney in fact)
Personal Injury
Representation of plaintiffs making a claim in civil Superior and District Court for personal injury from automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, dog bites, wrongful death, property damage. Most of these cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, where the client pays no attorney fees until there is a recovery on the client’s behalf (although client is still responsible for the fees incurred in prosecuting the claim).
Trial Practice
Trials in civil Superior and District Courts; appeals from Magistrate (Small Claims) court
Wills
Preparation of wills, including testamentary trusts
Will Caveat
Challenge to will (will contest) based upon fraud, deceit, undue influence; action to set aside a will
WRONGFUL DEATH
Getting grieving families justice for their loss
Zoning
Assisting clients in zoning or re-zoning real property