The firm's lawyers frequently represent clients in litigation involving trade secret disputes, noncompetition and nondisclosure agreements, and infringement of copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property. Our lawyers advise the firm's clients on new statutes and court decisions involving employee privacy, benefits, termination, and protection against discrimination. Our firm's labor and employment lawyers have defended employers in wrongful discharge, unfair labor practice, employment discrimination and enforcement of employment agreement cases before labor arbitrators, administrative agencies and state and federal courts. In addition to providing these essential services, our firm regularly works with clients in specialized areas including zoning, land use planning, and negotiations with lenders, architects, contractors and users. Securities and Finance Back to Top Lawyers in the securities area of our practice serve a client base which includes companies from the financial service, educational institution, and corporate sectors.
Capital formation is one of the most significant problems of both seasoned and start-up companies.
We frequently counsel newly-formed corporations on initial offerings of shares. After initial capitalization, we provide advice on compliance with federal and state securities laws and regulations as they affect business activities and capitalization plans. Our lawyers also represent clients requiring legal assistance in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and assist in ongoing compliance with securities laws. Our tax lawyers have developed in-depth experience and knowledge on the federal and state levels in individual, partnership and corporate tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations. Our tax lawyers strive to obtain the maximum benefit of tax laws and minimize the risk of unfavorable tax consequences.