- DivorceExpertise in recent statutory amendments affecting the areas of spousal and child support, property division, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, and companionship rights require a special dedication. The professionals at G & M commit themselves in that special way seeing a case through to its conclusion. You will find your attorney not only extremely competent, but aggressive in asserting your rights. Clients have consistently expressed confidence and satisfaction with our efforts. Our professionals are competent in the financial and tax areas as they apply to contested and uncontested divorces involving professional practices, businesses, real and personal property of significant values. We also are well versed in the rights of grandparents and third parties as to custody and visitation.
- Child SupportRecent statutory amendments affecting the areas of spousal & child support, property division, allocation of parental rights & parenting schedules require attorneys extremely competent, aggressive in asserting your rights, but also sensitive to the emotional aspects of divorce & family matters, especially involving custody disputes.
- Child Custody and VisitationMay we include terms covering the division of marital assets and liabilities, spousal support, child custody and support ?
- Adoption
- Premarital AgreementYes. Agreements of this nature are called "Prenuptial Agreements." The greater the time between the signing of the contract and the wedding date, the stronger the agreement. You do not want to present an agreement for signature on the eve of the wedding.
- GuardianshipGuardianships are administered and controlled by the Probate Court. Almost all records are public and open for inspection. When someone applies for a Guardianship over an adult that is physically and/or mentally incapacitated, the process requires a Physician's Statement, Court Investigator's Report and other filings. These could create embarrassment for the alleged incompetent and/or family.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseCriminal defense & civil litigation involving jury trials, damages or protection of rights require experience & a mastery of courtroom skills − both qualities you will find in abundance at Golden & Meizlish.
- Wrongful DeathPersonal injury law, including vehicle collisions and wrongful death, animal attacks, and professional negligence (dental and medical) is a constantly changing field requiring knowledge of complex insurance coverage, medical-legal issues, and negligence law. At Golden & Meizlish, each personal injury client receives unique individual attention and up-to-the-minute information that affects his or her cause of action from our dedicated, experienced professionals.
- Misdemeanors
- Corporate LawThe global business community is placing new pressures on business & corporate law. Golden & Meizlish lawyers are experienced in navigating this new terrain.
- Limited Liability CompaniesWe will assist you with the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships & sole proprietorships, as well as business succession planning, dissolution & liquidation of business entities.
- Trade Secrets
- Unfair Competition
- Wrongful Termination
- Severance AgreementBusiness and corporate law are the areas that constantly change to meet the daily challenges facing the business community. From legal counseling and document preparation to acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures, G & M is your firm of choice. We have experience and will assist you with the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, limited and general partnerships, and sole proprietorships, as well as business succession planning, dissolution and liquidation of business entities. Our general business services concentrating in matters of stock redemption and buy-sell agreements, employee benefits, stock options and severance packages will work well for you.
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsReal estate transactions usually involve a major investment, whether you are leasing, buying, or selling. In order to best protect yourself and your investment from ill-advised business and tax decisions, it pays to consult your legal counsel right from the start. When we answer your questions and offer advice you know we are working for only one client - you. Services include title searches, mechanics liens, title insurance, and closings.
- Personal InjuryAreas of our trial experience include real estate, corporate, breach of contract, protection of trade secrets, unfair competition, enforcement of covenants not to compete, closely held corporate shareholder disputes, employment law, personal injury, professional negligence, collections, and tenant-landlord, among others.
- Medical Malpractice
- Dog Bites
- Estate PlanningFurther, your taxable estate may be larger than you think. For example, life insurance, qualified retirement plan benefits, and IRAs typically pass outside of a will or estate administration. But retirement plan benefits and IRAs (and sometimes life insurance) are still part of your federal estate and can cause your estate to go over the threshold amount. Also, in some states, the estate or inheritance tax differs from the federal laws. A properly prepared will is necessary to implement estate tax reduction strategies.
- WillsThe relationship agreement may include Wills, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills, all of which will enforce the wishes of a party as against the actions of an uncooperative third party family member who may act contrary to the intent of a party or the partnership purpose.
- TrustsFinally, another way to avoid Probate or Guardianship is to have a Living Trust. However, the most common mistake people make with a Living Trust is the failure to fund their Trust. If a Trust is properly funded, it can minimize the risk associated with a Guardianship.
- Power of AttorneyIn addition to having a Durable Power of Attorney in order to help avoid probate, it is essential to consider providing a Durable Power of Attorney for Health care decision making.
- Probate
- Foreclosure
- Tax Law