When a contract is entered into, both parties named in the document are required by law to uphold their responsibilities as stipulated. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of contract, and legal action is often necessary to reach a resolution. Our firm represents individuals and businesses in various contract disputes involving collections, surety bonds, lease disputes, LLC members and partnership disputes, to name a few. Additionally, we prepare contracts for individuals and businesses as well as review contracts already in place to determine a client’s rights or obligations and/or whether amendments are needed to further protect our clients.
Construction projects are complex and usually involve multiple parties such as contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, vendors, suppliers and the like. With so many interests at stake, and often large amounts of capital, it pays to have a qualified attorney on call to help with disputes. We have experience in representing homeowners and businesses regarding construction matters that deal with residences, public works projects and commercial buildings. Our expertise in handling construction law and litigation matters also extends to material liens and surety bond claims.
We offer expertise and general counsel for small businesses that don’t have in-house counsel but need legal services on a regular basis. Retaining our services ensures that you have an advocate familiar with your business practices on call whenever legal support is needed. The costs of these services can be secured at a low hourly rate, fixed monthly retainer or a one-time flat fee depending on your business’s needs.
Our firm recognizes that business need to stay out of court to avoid the expense of litigation and resolve business issues as quickly as possible. However, there are times when litigation is necessary and unavoidable. We have in-depth experience in handling the complex issues that arise in business and commercial transactions. This experience includes representation of Alabama and out-of-state businesses.
Our firm has over a decade of experience in and out of the courtroom with claims involving personal injury, premises liability, product liability and other matters wherein an individual or business is in need of legal counsel to obtain monetary or equitable relief. When representing our clients with civil matters, we always attempt discussions and negotiations with the other party before involving the court.
In situations where a person or business is owed money, it is in their best interest to get in front of a judge quickly to maximize recovery. We help our clients navigate the complexities of insolvency and other types of collection matters. Assertiveness and determination in representation is key to recovering unpaid debt.
Having a will is the first step to “having your affairs in order,” and we can help you execute this legal document. As our loved ones get older, they may need assistance in handling their physical and financial needs. Our firm has experience in assisting clients in their efforts to gain legal control over their loved one’s physical and financial needs through the use of a durable power of attorney, guardianship or conservatorship. We also have experience in serving as a guardian ad litem to insure that those persons who cannot make decisions for themselves are protected when they are involved in any matter involving the court.
Businesses can be organized in multiple ways such as limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), “C” corporation, “S” corporation, and non-profit. Depending on the characteristics of your company, we can determine what type fits you best and assist in the necessary documentation needed for the formation and operation of your business.
Often in real estate, there are disputes between landlords and tenants. Our services cover not only representation in these types of cases, but we can also assist with proper lease documentation to help avoid disputes before they start. However, when necessary, we step in to help with recovery of rent payment and evictions pursuant to the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
The more parties involved in a case, such as a class action lawsuit, the more nuances there are to the applicable laws and the way the case is tried. We have more than a decade of experience working on these types of cases and bring our knowledge and expertise to every client we are engaged with.
When a contract is entered into, both parties named in the document are required by law to uphold their responsibilities as stipulated. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of contract, and legal action is often necessary to reach a resolution. Our firm represents individuals and businesses in various contract disputes involving collections, surety bonds, lease disputes, LLC members and partnership disputes, to name a few. Additionally, we prepare contracts for individuals and businesses as well as review contracts already in place to determine a client’s rights or obligations and/or whether amendments are needed to further protect our clients.