- Wrongful DeathWe have represented a wide range of clients in personal injury and wrongful death actions involving TCE, mesothelioma asbestosis, and beryllium, as well as exposure to talc and environmental pollutants. Our clients have included retailers, product manufacturers, defense department contractors, suppliers, remediation professionals and others, in state and federal courts throughout Arizona.
- FraudWe assist our clients in navigating the complexities of class action litigation and preparation of class action settlements or for trial. Representative class action litigation has included legal claims in the following areas: employment, Telephone Consumer Protection Act/consumer privacy, bankruptcy, environmental, securities, product liability and consumer fraud.
- Restraining OrderLegal considerations arising from this area of employment practice are prominent and critical. We keep abreast of current developments to stay at the forefront as we advise employers regarding restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation, non-piracy, etc.), confidentiality/trade secret rights, and employment-related intellectual property rights. We understand the importance of these rights to employers and, when necessary, our attorneys are able to navigate the state and federal courts to seek immediate enforcement through temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. We also advise and represent employers in defending against claims arising from these employer rights and restrictive covenants.
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and AcquisitionsWe understand the significant issues involved in mergers and acquisitions. Regardless of whether we represent the buyer or seller, our role is to help clients understand the legal issues and risks involved, to negotiate on behalf of our clients, to provide counsel when complex issues arise, and to prepare the legal documents that may be required. We also provide the legal due diligence required in the case of complex acquisitions, and often work with other external professionals, such as accountants, financial advisors, and environmental consultants.
- Business Formation
- Business Disputes
- Business TransactionsWe provide advice and representation to businesses and business owners on matters concerning commercial litigation, employment and disputes, real estate, immigration, business transactions, contract negotiations and drafting, complex litigation and general business advice. An array of services to individuals is also offered regarding transactions, including real estate transactions, employment and insurance disputes, and in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
- Construction ContractsOur team has the depth of knowledge to handle the complexities of construction projects of all sizes. We have been involved at all stages of construction including financing, project management, design, and construction. We can help structure, draft and negotiate a wide array of construction contracts. We provide practical, timely and effective legal support throughout the construction process, advising on minimizing risk and providing solutions to problems.
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractBoth emerging and established companies will look to incent their employees and key service providers through the grant of equity incentives. These incentives can vary greatly depending on the type of entity granting the incentive (corporate, LLC, partnership) and, within each type of entity, can take a variety of forms, with many variations around structure, pricing, vesting and compliance with securities laws. We guide our clients through the various considerations and documents that play a role in choosing, establishing, implementing, and administering an equity incentive plan and addressing challenges raised by Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. For key employees, we offer our clients advice on employment agreements, addressing severance and change of control plans to help ensure their retention or exit in connection with major events in the course of the evolution of a business.
- Employment LitigationWe advise employers and provide training regarding the myriad of employment issues which can arise daily in the workplace.
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationOur litigation attorneys’ practice areas include trials and appeals before all state and federal courts, and in all areas of commercial, insurance-defense and coverage, construction, toxic tort, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, employment and class action litigation. Our business transactions attorneys’ practice areas cover the field of corporations, partnership and limited liability entity formation and management, employment law, franchise law, real estate law and land use, construction law, government contracting, environmental and natural resources law, and all forms of general commercial transactions.
- Construction LitigationThe firm’s lawyers have experience litigating a wide range of commercial disputes involving antitrust claims, banking, business torts, contracts (both private and government), employment, intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents), real estate, construction defects, and a wide range of regulatory issues. In commercial disputes, experienced business litigation counsel is critical. We understand what is at stake and are ready to vigorously represent you or your business.
- Real Estate TransactionsWe help clients acquire, develop, sell or invest in real estate. Our main goal is to consider and address every client’s specific needs and circumstances when advising, negotiating, documenting and closing real estate transactions.
- Land Use and ZoningWe guide our clients through the approval processes in land use matters. Our team is familiar with the legal and policy issues that impact development and operation of real estate in the dynamic land use regulatory environment. Our team has practiced before many land use agencies and special taxing districts on matters of zoning, platting, developmental planning and condemnation. We take a proactive and collaborative approach to facilitating successful resolution of land use issues.
- Business ImmigrationRL&L provides companies of all sizes with current, clear, and effective advice on business immigration issues, such as obtaining non-immigrant work visas in the areas of intercompany transfers, temporary entry for business persons under the North American Free Trade Agreement, treaty investors, and specialty workers or H-1B Visas.
- Work Visas
- Personal InjuryRL&L is recognized as a firm that can successfully litigate any type of personal injury or wrongful death case. We know our vast experience and track record of success at trial can make a difference in your case. We have a team of superior attorneys and the resources to help ensure all victims receive the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries or death of a loved one.
- Estate PlanningRL&L has substantial experience serving clients in need of sophisticated advice and advocacy when disputes arise involving an estate or trust. Our experienced litigators have significant knowledge of trust and estate law, which allows us to evaluate the issues in each case, including tax consequences, and to advise our clients in a manner that both protects their interests and preserves the assets of the estate or trust.
- ForeclosureWe provide representation to banks, credit unions and other financial institutions in a full spectrum of matters including compliance and disclosure, secured and unsecured consumer and business lending, equipment finance, forbearance and work-out agreements, foreclosure and trustee’s sales, litigation to collect on notes and guaranties, and defense of regulatory enforcement actions and lender liability claims.
- Debt CollectionSouthern Arizona is home to a variety of agricultural businesses. Nogales, Arizona is a major crossing point for agricultural products from the Mexican agriculture states of Sonora and Sinaloa into the United States. As legal counsel, we advise clients concerning various aspects of agriculture production, including advice about cross-border representation, debt collection, and product sales disputes, including all matters arising under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).