Business
We form, reorganize by merger or consolidation, and dissolve corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships. We represent clients in the acquisition, financing, and sale of businesses, including transactions involving cash, notes and/or stock.
We represent clients in the planning, negotiation and preparation of a wide variety of contracts, such as shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase and sale agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, employment agreements, consulting agreements, covenants not to compete, product purchase and sale agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, technology exchange agreements, escrow agreements, management agreements, indemnity agreements, leases, loan documents (such as promissory notes, mortgages and security agreements), letters of intent and memoranda of understanding.
We also focus on the intersection of business interests with privacy and cybersecurity law.
Trusts and Estate
Complementing our tax practice is the planning and administration of estates and trusts including the preparation of wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, and advanced health care directives. We handle matters such as corporate and partnership tax planning, personal estate planning, minimization of state and federal estate, inheritance and gift taxes, and establishment and administration of trusts. Members of our firm frequently serve as speakers for continuing legal education seminars in estate planning and administration and are active in the Baltimore Estate Planning Council. We prepare federal and state estate tax returns, handle examinations and litigate tax controversies – including ones arising from out-of-state administration. We are actively involved in estate and trust litigation matters, including challenges to wills. Our estate planning attorneys work closely with litigators in such matters.
REAL ESTATE
The firm provides a complete range of services geared specifically to the real estate industry. For commercial clients and developers, our attorneys render legal services for the purchase, sale, financing, development, and utilization of residential, commercial and industrial real estate. Our attorneys are experienced in providing counsel, drafting, and negotiating acquisition and sales agreements, and in forming partnerships, corporations, joint ventures and other real estate entities to suit client needs. Day-to-day transactional services include drafting and negotiating leases, and sales and construction contracts.
TAX
Our attorneys advise corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and individuals in tax planning and tax controversies involving federal, state, and local matters, including income taxes, estate and gift taxes, sales and use taxes, real estate tax assessments, employment taxes, entertainment taxes, and other taxes.
They consult and work closely with out clients’ independent accountants and other financial advisors.
We handle tax controversies at all levels, including examining agents, appeals, Maryland tax court, circuit court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, and state and federal appellate courts.
We represent clients in the formation of non-profit corporations, prepare and file IRS applications for determination of exempt status, and provide guidelines on operations on non-profits.