PRACTICE AREAS

Business Organizations

The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. In cooperation with our clients’ financial advisors, our firm assists clients in their business planning in deciding whether they want to operate as a sole proprietor, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation. We advise our clients in all areas of business formation, operation, purchase, sale and dissolution.

From sole proprietorships to corporations, Swanson Law Office, P.C., understands the legal issues. Furthermore, our attorneys share a depth of practical experience because they have represented clients in a variety of business areas over the years. The combination of legal expertise and practical knowledge minimizes the impact of the law as it affects each client’s business and financial goals.

Estate Planning and Probate

Our firm handles estate planning matters which includes dealing with the distribution of an individual’s property at their death, taking into account wills, trusts, taxes, insurance, and property ownership forms, so as to gain maximum benefit of all laws and, at the same time, carrying out the client’s wishes. Probate is the court proceeding through which a will is proved to be valid and the estate of a decedent is administered. The process, generally, includes collecting a decedent’s assets, liquidating liabilities, paying necessary taxes, and distributing property to heirs.

Real Estate

At Swanson Law Office, P.C., we are pledged to protecting the legal rights of clients while working collaboratively with opposing parties to achieve the best results. We work regularly with developers, lenders, buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants, and business owners. We also work with the title companies, surveyors, brokers, environmental consultants, appraisers and governmental entities.

Real estate related services offered include legal counsel with regard to:

State, Local and Municipal Law

Our attorneys have expertise and knowledge in the areas of powers and liabilities of state and local government and municipal corporations, especially matters such as land use and zoning issues, and have represented local government entities.