Municipal and Criminal Court.
For many people, attending municipal and criminal court is the first time in a courtroom, and it can be a nerve-racking experience. With several years of experience in the municipal court room and having handled over thousands of driving violations (driving without insurance, driving on the suspended list, reckless driving, or tailgating) , many criminal complaints (drug possession, drug loitering, simple assault, harassment, trespassing, resisting arrest, shoplifting, theft, false reports to law enforcement, obstructing the administration of the law ) and crimes under the domestic violence statute, Lawrence has the know how to guide you through the court system, and obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Civil Litigation
A civil action is a lawsuit brought to court for one to receive damages or to recover a right. We have a view of early settlement of a case if that is practicable. We carefully manage your matter from the initial pleadings through discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial in a manner that is both cost-effective and reflective of your goals.
Collections
Whether you need legal assistance to collect an unpaid debt or whether you are being sued and wish to contest or resolve a collection case, we offer services in debt collection for businesses and consumers. We represent creditors and debtors in a wide variety of personal and commercial collection matters including the sale of goods, repossessions, liens, supplemental proceedings and orders for arrest involving creditors and disputes between contractors and homeowners, purchase of consumer goods, service contracts, any other agreements which may give rise to an unpaid obligation. We will review your collection matter and devise an appropriate collection or defense strategy for you. We will also offer legal guidance on preventing future debt collection problems.
Business contracts
We will assist you with all of the legal aspects of your business. Whether deciding what type of business entity to form, selling or purchasing a business entity, commercial leases, or negotiating and drafting the documents your company needs to succeed in today’s demanding business environment.
Real estate
Purchasing real estate is a valuable investment. You want someone that can help you
through the home buying or selling process. We will:
- Prepare or review the purchase contract.
- Counsel you on inspection options and municipal requirements;
- Advising you about financing;
- Secure the appropriate survey and title insurance;
- Answer your legal questions; and
- Arrange for the documents necessary to complete the purchase
Landlord tenant matters
We represent both tenants and landlords concerning residential, private, and commercial properties. Landlords and tenants face many issues when renting an apartment, condominium, house, or other residential property. Problems include the amount of the rent, how to make the payments, the length of time the tenant will live there, security deposits, and repairs. To minimize these problems we offer lease drafting services. We can craft arrangements that prevent future disagreements between parties by reducing any ambiguities concerning the rights and responsibilities of both the property owner and a renter. We also handle disputes that may arise between landlords and tenants regarding their lease term.