Automobile Accidents

Representation of plaintiffs injured by the negligence of another in a motor vehicle collision (see also Personal Injury); representation of defendants against whom a claim is made for personal injury as a result of a motor vehicle collision

Civil Litigation

General civil litigation in Superior and District Courts; appeals from Magistrate (Small Claims) court

Collections

Assisting clients in collecting on debts and judgments

Construction

Representing clients in disputes involving the construction of residential or commercial property, including litigation

Contract

Drafting of contracts; interpretation of contracts; litigation involving breach of contracts

Debtor/Creditor

Representation of clients attempting to collect a debt; defense of clients who are disputing a debt

Declaration of Desire for a Natural Death

See “Living Will” below

Estates

Probate; administration of decedent’s estates

Health Care Power of Attorney

Preparation of documents designating a health care agent to make health care decisions

Insurance

Representing clients in the interpretation of insurance policies, and in making claims against insurance companies which have wrongfully denied coverage or failed to honor the obligations of the insurance contract

Insurance Defense

Representation of defendants in civil Superior and District Court in general negligence cases, automobile accident personal injury cases, and all other general civil liability cases where defendant has a liability insurance policy providing for the defense of the claim

Living Will

Preparation of legal document expressing desire for a natural death and desire not to be placed on life support

Power of Attorney

Preparation of powers of attorney and appointment of legal representative (attorney in fact)

Personal Injury

Representation of plaintiffs making a claim in civil Superior and District Court for personal injury from automobile accidents, slip and fall cases, dog bites, wrongful death, property damage. Most of these cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, where the client pays no attorney fees until there is a recovery on the client’s behalf (although client is still responsible for the fees incurred in prosecuting the claim).

Trial Practice

Trials in civil Superior and District Courts; appeals from Magistrate (Small Claims) court

Wills

Preparation of wills, including testamentary trusts

Will Caveat

Challenge to will (will contest) based upon fraud, deceit, undue influence; action to set aside a will

Wrongful Death

Getting grieving families justice for their loss

Zoning

Assisting clients in zoning or re-zoning real property