The Services We Extend to our Clients
The following is a relatively short summary of the primary areas of practice of our
firm. We simply cannot address every element of our practice areas nor be particularly
specific. However, it is appropriate to make a few editorial comments which are pertinent
based upon our experiences:
Our firm has seen a significant increase in litigation associated with "oral
contracts" as well as written agreements which are either poorly drafted or are not
inclusive of particularly significant terms and conditions.
Conversely, prospective litigation has been avoided by our clients undertaking
protective measures through utilization of appropriately-drafted contractual documents.
The savings for our clients in respect to litigation costs; down time associated with
litigation and negotiations; and the consequential detrimental affect of litigation, have
truly been significant.
Highly competitive market conditions have lead to a significant increase in the
sophistication of the "other side." Very rarely do we see hand shake deals or
relatively significant or sophisticated transactions being entered into without either the
involvement of counsel or other professionals representing the other party.
Due to the increased utilization of computers, it has become significantly easier
for our clients to develop, maintain and revise standard documentation which more clearly
and completely outlines their regular contractual and business dealings with third
parties. On the other hand, the same can be said about "the other side" and, all
too often, there are significant conflicts as to what one party perceives to be their
understanding versus that of the other party or parties.
With the large increase in the number of attorneys admitted to practice law, we are
finding more and more general practitioners attempting to become involved in
representation of clients when such attorneys have had minimal (if any) experience in the
relatively sophisticated areas in which we practice. As a result, what oftentimes should
be relatively simple negotiations in drafting contractual documents are bogged down by
counsel who may not be as aware of the pertinent elements involved in a transaction and/or
who make "something out of nothing." Given our preference, we would much rather
work with experienced legal counsel rather than one who is, in essence, "cutting
his/her teeth" in a relatively new practice area.
While some Federal, State and Local governmental agencies claim that they are
lessening the regulation of business transactions and/or are less restrictive in respect
to rules or regulations imposed upon business people, that simply is not the case. To the
contrary, governmental involvement in so many areas of our practice has increased and it
is critical that pertinent public restrictions, ordinances and statutes be viewed
carefully and initially rather than be addressed after-the-fact.
Overall, the practice of law has changed significantly as have all business dealings.
There are those who would contend that the lawyers have made things more difficult,
complicated and expensive. There are also attorneys who feel the same, i.e. business
dealings have become more complicated; the opposition more aggressive and selfish; and the
marketplace so competitive that the business and real estate community is spawning more
conflicts than ever before. In reality, it is our firm belief that, somewhere in between,
lies reality.
Again, with proper planning and with your and our "finger on the pulse" of
the business community, much can be accomplished affirmatively while thus avoiding what
might ultimately and negatively impact your business dealings.
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