- Corporate LawWealth transfer planning, business succession planning, probate and estate administration, corporate law and business counsel. Roy assists family business owners in strategies on effectively and efficiently transferring their business to the next generation or key employees. Roy also provides counsel for wealthy individuals on asset protection planning strategies and techniques. Roy lectures frequently on a statewide and regional basis in the area of estate and business succession planning.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsCaponigro Financial Counsellors is a United States-based financial consulting firm with specific expertise in the areas of capital acquisition, financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, accounting system development and banking relationships. It has special experience working with large, medium and small organizations in the fields of technology, automotive, real estate, manufacturing and professional services.
- Business DisputesOur effectiveness stems from our experience and background in all facets of business law, from the formation of companies, to the negotiation of merging, acquiring, and divesting of business interests, to structuring mutually beneficial business relationships, and to the cost-effective resolution of business disputes.
- Business TransactionsThe FCWSHL litigation practice is founded upon its skilled attorneys’ expertise and experience in finding solutions for disputes arising out of business transactions and operations. Whether the solution to such business problems is ultimately achievable by negotiation, litigation, or an alternative form of resolution such as arbitration or mediations, FCWSHL has the capabilities to achieve its clients objectives. The range of business matters successfully handled by FCWSHL is as broad as business itself and includes...
- Limited Liability CompaniesWe also advise and assist clients in structuring, restructuring, and liquidating of corporate and non-corporate entities. We assist with entity formation issues such as drafting start-up documentation (for corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and limited liability companies) and negotiating and preparing commercial documents. We represent clients in connection with partnership matters, including the withdrawal or removal of partners, admission of new partners, restructuring or recapitalizing partnerships, and dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.
- Intellectual PropertyFCW&S also possesses expertise relating to computer software issues including development agreements, licensing and use, intellectual property issues such as copyright and trademark services, and related litigation that may develop.
- Unfair CompetitionFCWSHL brings extensive capabilities and experience to our intellectual property practice. We bring wide-ranging expertise in the areas of trademark, copyright, trade secret, and unfair competition. The full range of our services encompass the development, protection, enforcement, and management of intellectual property matters.
- Employment ContractBusiness Structuring, Partnership/Operating Agreements, Employment Contracts, Benefit Plan Structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Collective Bargaining, Dispute Resolutions, Buy-Sell Agreements, Compensation Plans, Sponsorships, Personal/Privacy Rights, Endorsements, Media Agreements (i.e., television, radio, internet, movie, journalism, recording, syndication contracts), Team Sports Contracts, Coaching Agreements.
- Employment LitigationFCWSHL client list has included automotive manufacturers, trucking/transportation companies, service organzations, and many other businesses with a myriad of labor and employment issues including collective bargaining, negotiating with labor unions, managing all dispute resolution processes relating to pay scale and benefits issues, unfair labor practices, and union election campaigns.
- Non-compete AgreementFCW&S has a wide range of expertise in dealing with all facets of technology issues. Our experience includes representation of technology based companies in all aspects of their operations including mergers, acquisitions, financing, security concerns, encryption, domain name disputes, licensing and intellectual property issues, employment and benefit issues, noncompete agreements, and executive compensation. The firm also represents businesses and institutions that face E-Commerce challenges and other technology related issues that affect their everyday operations including supply chain management, Internet auction sites, technology contracts, and other emerging applications.
- Real Estate LitigationCommercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation, Real Estate Law and Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation, Probate and Trust Litigation, and Sports and Entertainment Law.
- Construction LitigationJonathan is an assertive and seasoned trial lawyer specializing in complex commercial litigation, securities litigation/enforcement and construction law and litigation. Listening to and hearing the needs and concerns of his clients provides Jonathan with the tools to offer the most appropriate advice and options in any legal situation in which he is involved. He is a trusted and reliable voice in the often-unsettling field of adversarial litigation.
- Real Estate TransactionsBusiness Structuring, Limited Liability Companies, Minority Business Enterprises, Partnership/Operating Agreements, Business Disputes, Employment Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Lending, Collective Bargaining, Buy-Sell Agreements, Compensation Plans, Sponsorship, Endorsement, Licensing, Media Agreements (i.e., television, internet, movie, recording), Real Estate Transactions (commercial and residential), Intellectual Property (trademark and copyright).
- Medicaid PlanningBrandon focuses his practice on wealth transfer planning, probate and estate administration, estate and trust litigation, tax planning, long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and elder law.
- Estate PlanningEstate planning is a personal process that raises many emotional issues regarding family concerns and wealth preservation. The goal of the attorneys at FCW&S is to be sensitive and empathetic to the emotional aspects of estate planning. We listen to the goals and objectives of our clients regarding their desire to plan for their future and care of their family. We assist our clients in being good stewards of the wealth that they accumulate and assist them in creating a legacy for their future generations.
- Power of AttorneyDuring the estate planning process, a client is educated on the benefits of estate planning, which includes avoiding probate, minimizing taxes, providing for the care of minor children, and ensuring that all of their assets and wealth are preserved and protected. In a confidential and comfortable setting, clients disclose their needs and concerns and are guided by our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys. Following an analysis and discussion, we provide our clients with a comprehensive estate plan. These documents typically include a will, a trust, a durable power of attorney for financial matters, and a patient advocate designation for medical issues. The estate plan is customized for each client and explained in plain English. Our goal is to assist our estate planning clients in achieving a peace of mind in knowing that their personal matters and financial affairs will be appropriately handled upon their death or disability.
- Probate
- Tax Law