Commercial Litigation

Ziccardi Law Offices can help you resolve a vast array of disputes in numerous areas of law.  Whether you find yourself seeking to preserve commercial rights or property, or having to avoid addressing the actions of others or the inflated expectations of an opponent, our firm is exceptionally well-trained and staffed to handle what often becomes the dreaded lawsuit.  As litigators, we assist clients in many different areas including business disputes, employment rights, covenants not-to-complete, creditor rights, real estate disputes, construction and/or mechanics lien claims, garnishment claims, collections, foreclosure and commercial evictions.

Litigation can oftentimes be avoided, and we give special attention to helping clients resolve their disputes without resorting to litigation.  Since litigation is an expensive and time-consuming process, we offer a frank analysis of your rights and prospects, as well as a clear idea of the economics associated with litigation in an effort to minimize potential expense.  Because of the innumerable factors affecting litigation, a settlement may be the most acceptable and economically viable alternative.  We approach negotiations with the same zeal and attentiveness as we would approach a trial.  However, should you elect to litigate, we will vigorously prosecute or defend your case to maximize your chances of success.

Business Transactions

At Ziccardi Law Offices, we represent closely-held businesses by providing a wide range of transaction-related legal services.  We offer legal and tax counseling, document preparation and analysis services to businesses of all types and sizes, regardless of whether the business is in its phase of formation, expansion, contraction, sale, acquisition, merger, or dissolution.

Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to start an enterprise, you desire to buy, sell, or merge with an existing business, or simply need to better manage an ongoing business, document an agreement, or buy, sell or lease real estate or business property, the legal and tax considerations are paramount to your business.  We can help you with all of these business legal services and more.

Because we have witnessed first hand, through the litigation process, the devastating impact caused by the failure of a business to either properly document or to carefully consider the tax and legal ramifications of its transactions, we highly recommend  that all significant business transactions be first submitted to counsel for review.  We would like to provide you with our expertise in this area to maximize your potential and minimize your risk.

Employment and Labor

Ziccardi Law Offices provides advice, counseling, and preventative strategies to businesses of all types and sizes and individuals as well.  We represent corporations, as well as individual business professionals in administrative proceedings and litigation involving a vast array of employment law issues including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes and employment contract claims.  We prepare and critique employment contracts, employee handbooks, and other employment related documents.  In the event of administrative proceedings or litigation, we stand ready to represent you zealously.

Real Estate Transactions & Litigation

At Ziccardi Law Offices, our real estate practice can assist you across a broad range of transactions, whether you are buying, developing, managing, or selling real estate of all types.  We counsel and assist buyers, sellers, developers, lenders, landlords, managers, homeowner associations, brokers, and others whose business revolves around real estate.

If your real estate transaction does not occur as planned, and litigation is required, we can provide you with excellent litigation services by well-qualified attorneys who understand the nuances of real estate law.  We will protect your rights and will extend ourselves on your behalf, whether in negotiations or before the judge or arbitrator.

Our exceptional expertise in real estate transactions and litigation will help assure you that your rights and obligations relating to real estate have been carefully analyzed, well-documented and preserved for your benefit.

Estate & Tax Planning

At Ziccardi Law Offices, we believe that every adult needs an estate plan of some type, even if the estate is small.  We can develop and administer these documents for you, whether the plan is as simple as a will, living will and medical and general powers of attorney, or a sophisticated structure.  Depending on the size and nature of your estate, your estate plan may need to utilize estate planning tools ranging from revocable or irrevocable trusts, to family limited liability entities, to other important estate planning tools unique to your needs so as to minimize estate taxes payable from your estate.  We have exceptional expertise to help you determine and address your estate planning needs.  We will develop an estate plan to express your wishes regarding your person and your property.