- Divorce
- Child Custody and VisitationErica D. Vitanza is a senior associate with The Law Office of Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates. Ms. Vitanza has experience advising buyers, sellers, owners, investors and lenders on a broad range of sophisticated commercial and residential real estate matters, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of all types of properties. Ms. Vitanza also has significant experience in the areas of Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Divorce, and Child Custody and Support.
- Criminal DefenseSome criminal cases result in a trial in front of a jury. The skill with which the attorney presents your case to a jury is of vital importance. It can make the difference between a “guilty” and “not guilty” verdict. Not all attorneys have the courtroom talent needed to present a compelling case for the defendant. Even when the individual facing the charge is innocent of the crime, without an excellent presentation to the jury they can still be convicted of the crime. The understanding of the jury process, how they respond to information and how to present a case is a critical ability that your attorney must have. At the Law Offices of Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates, the criminal defense lawyers from the firm are skilled trial lawyers that will present the case for your defense aggressively and skillfully, with your best interests and freedom as the top concern.
- Wrongful Death
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Disputes
- Intellectual Property
- Employment LitigationSmall and medium-sized businesses face big challenges. In spite of limited budgets, they still need reliable, effective representation to protect their reputations, assets, employees, and best interests. The Law Offices of Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates provides professional counsel to businesses of all sizes and specialties, from small, family-owned companies to very large corporations. From formation to dissolution, business planning and contracts, and mergers and acquisitions to sale of your business, we have the expertise to help. Similarly, when there are problems, whether they are from shareholder or business disputes, business litigation, audits by federal or state agencies, or employment claims, our business attorneys have the experience and competence to help you achieve a favorable outcome. We strongly advocate a team approach. Our lawyers work closely with business planners, accountants, strategic planners, branding, marketing and public relations specialists. We also work closely with other attorneys and law firms who specialize in other areas of expertise such as intellectual property. We have a vested interest in seeing that you succeed. Our reputation depends on it.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises LiabilityThe most common grounds for a civil lawsuit involve negligence. These include motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, swimming and diving accidents, boating accidents and premises liability (slip and fall) accidents. When an accident occurs due to negligence, the injured party may file a claim against the negligent party to recover all their damages. Damages generally include current and future medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, current and future loss of income, loss of enjoyment and in certain cases, punitive damages.
- Real Estate TransactionsReal estate transactions are governed by various federal statutes, state statutes, and common laws that address a wide variety of legal issues related to acquiring, financing, developing, managing, constructing, leasing, and selling commercial and residential real property. Buying and selling real estate is generally more complicated than buying or selling other expensive goods, such as cars or boats. With real estate, many different people can have an interest in the same property, tax consequences are more complicated, and possession is not necessarily indicative of ownership. An experienced real estate attorney from the Law Offices of Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates can help you sort through all of the difficult decisions and negotiations involved in real estate transactions.
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Property DamageAt Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates we take protecting landlord’s and tenant’s rights very seriously. We will evict a defaulting tenant and regain possession of the property for a landlord, and will pursue all amounts due for unpaid rent or property damage. We will also protect a tenant from wrongful acts of a landlord. We will do this as quickly and efficiently as the law allows. We can advise you on all of your rights and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant, including the following: Lease Preparation & Review, Summary Process Actions (Evictions), Collection of Unpaid Rent/Damage to Premises, Security Deposit Disputes, Entry & Detainer (Lockouts), Executions, and Foreclosures.
- Personal InjuryFor years, Thaniel J. Beinert & Associates has represented those who have been seriously injured. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate medical injuries and pursue personal injury claims on behalf of the injured plaintiff. We provide sophisticated legal services for almost any type of medical injury. We have represented all personal injury matters including workers who have been injured in the course and scope of their employment, wrongful death, auto accident injuries, construction site injuries, product liability claims, and injuries from exposure to environmental contamination. Much of our tort litigation consists of injuries such as traumatic brain injury, paralysis, catastrophic burn injuries and devastating diseases such as cancers and autoimmune disorders.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningThe Law Offices of Thaniel J Beinert & Associates have extensive experience in probate, estate planning and estate related litigation. We work with clients to craft estate plans that fit the given circumstances. These plans range from wills, powers of attorneys and living wills to detailed trusts and complex plans that reduce or avoid inheritance and estate taxes or create trusts to protect special needs persons. Focusing exclusively on estate planning and probate has given our lawyers the experience and knowledge to represent fiduciaries such as personal representatives, executors, agents and trustees. Beneficiaries and potential heirs of trusts and estates also retain us to represent their interests in estate related disputes such as will challenges or to force executor or trustee accountings. Estate related litigation might include tortuous interference with expectancy, will contests, elective share disputes, undue influence, lack of capacity and trust construction. If you need estate related representation you should hire an attorney who focuses on estates. Estates planning, probate and related litigation, its what we do!
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- BankruptcyBankruptcy is a process in which consumers and businesses can eliminate or repay some/all of their debts under the protection of federal bankruptcy court. Bankruptcies can usually be divided into two types – liquidation and reorganization. Chapter 7 bankruptcy falls under the liquidation category. It has this name because the bankruptcy trustee may take & sell (“liquidate”) some property to pay back some of your debt. However, you may keep property that is protected or “exempt” under state law. There are several types of reorganization bankruptcies, but Chapter 13 is most common for consumers. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you keep all of your property, but must make monthly payments over three to five years to repay all or some of your debt.Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy have many rules — and exceptions to those rules — regarding which debts are covered, who can file, and what property you can and cannot keep.
- Foreclosure