- GuardianshipChace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP has a broad litigation practice representing businesses and individuals in shareholder and partnership litigation, labor-management and employment disputes, breach of contract actions, construction disputes, real estate litigation and commercial collections, among other disputes in which the participation of the courts becomes necessary. The firm also represents individuals, fiduciaries and financial institutions in guardianship matters, will contests, probate litigation and trust litigation.
- Corporate Law
- Business Transactions
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsChace Ruttenberg & Freedman represents an array of small, medium and large businesses in service of their daily operations. In our practice we consult with and advise clients regarding complex business acquisitions and sales, including buy-sell arrangements amongst partners and acquisitions of separate business entities, business financing, commercial transactions, corporate governance, leasing, construction and other real estate transactions, labor-management negotiations, and contract negotiations.
- Land Use and ZoningAffordable housing developments frequently give rise to complex land use and zoning issues. Often, sponsors and developers need to file Comprehensive Permit applications to obtain zoning relief. CR&F attorneys routinely aid our clients in navigating these proceedings. The firm has also had great success representing its clients in matters relating to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act before the State Housing Appeals Board, the Rhode Island Superior and the Supreme Court of Rhode Island. CR&F's deep understanding of corporate/partnership issues, tax law, and real estate and land use issues, ensure our clients are well positioned to achieve their goals.
- Estate PlanningChace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP has extensive experience in a wide variety of practice areas. Our team has negotiated and closed complex transactional matters for real estate developers, businesses, technology companies, healthcare entities, and non-profits. Our attorneys have litigated high profile lawsuits and have served as court-appointed receivers, special masters, arbitrators and mediators. A multitude of small, medium and large businesses, trust CR&F attorneys to serve as their general corporate counsel. We provide regulatory and compliance guidance on environmental, corporate, employment, and healthcare issues. Our Trust & Estates team has guided individuals and families in crafting strategies for asset protection and drafting estate plans to provide for an orderly administration of their loved one's estates.
- Wills
- Probate
- Tax Law