Bankruptcy

The Federal Bankruptcy Laws were designed to give a "fresh start" to honest, hard-working individuals and families that find themselves in financial distress. Filing bankruptcy doesn't mean that you're a bad person. It just means that you are stuck in a bad situation. Many good, honest, hard-working people are stuck in bad debt situations because, let's face it, life can be brutal. Bankruptcy stops foreclosures and collections, garnishments and liens, lawsuits and repossessions. Bankruptcy is the "safety net" created by the U.S. Congress to help you escape the burden of debt, and to give you a second chance.

Our Bankruptcy Law Group has developed a particular concentration in Consumer Debt Management and Bankruptcy Laws to level the playing field between people who owe money and the people to whom that money is owed. Our attorneys have helped thousands of people just like you back to a position of financial security.

Scope Of Our Services

• Debt Negotiation
• Foreclosure Prevention
• Collections and Repossessions
• Credit Disputes
• Mortgage Modifications
• Creditor Harassment
• Garnishment Relief
• Judgment Removal
• State & Federal Tax Debt Relief
• Chapters 7, 11, and 13

Business Law

In order to be successful in today's business environment, companies must be proactive in addressing their legal issues. The impact of many business problems can be significantly reduced or eliminated through proper planning and documentation. Our Business Law Group provides a full range of services ranging from organizing a business or professional practice and providing operational guidance to resolving disputes. We pride ourselves on utilizing our experience and creativity to help our clients identify potential areas of conflict and to develop innovative solutions.

Scope Of Our Services

• Business Formation & Founder’s Issues
• Employee Handbooks, Policies and Contracts
• Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses and Professional Practices
• Business Litigation Services
• Shareholder, Member and Partner Agreements
• Management Training and Investigations
• Form Contract Drafting
• Commercial Transactions and Contracts
• Business Transition Planning
• Traditional Debt Financing
• Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements

Civil Litigation

Sometimes, even with the best laid plans, our clients need to resort to litigation. Our Civil Litigation Group will aggressively pursue judicial relief in the court system or defend any claims against you or your business. Our formidable team is experienced in dealing with the unique issues and demands associated with Civil Litigation. Our abilities derive from the exceptional experience, insight and creativity of our lawyers.

We represent our clients at the Federal and State levels in Trial and Appellate courts, from Administrative Agencies to Boards of Appeal. When representing businesses, our Civil Litigation Group looks for unique solutions to disputes which harm or threaten to harm a businesses’ profitability and perhaps even its livelihood. If those opportunities are not right, we take the case to court.

Our Team possesses the knowledge, foresight, creativity and ability to effectively represent your interests in all of these arenas. We pride ourselves on our track record and reputation in the courthouse.

Scope Of Our Services

• Breach of Contract Actions
• Defense of Bodily Injury & Other Negligence Claims
• Business Controversies
• Employment Disputes and Other Contracts
• Technology Disputes
• Real Estate and Commercial Leasing Controversies
• Collection Actions
• Insurance Coverage
• Business Transition Planning

Criminal Law

The S.J. Williams Law Firm understands that unfortunate events can happen in good families. Sometimes circumstances arise when you, a family member or friend become involved with the criminal justice system. Our Criminal Law Group can provide you with the highest quality representation in a discreet fashion, utilizing the skill and extensive experience of our attorneys.

We know that dealing with the criminal justice system can be frightening and intimidating. It can affect you and your family both immediately and for the rest of your lives. Our attorneys bring to your defense their extensive experience in the area of criminal defense and their knowledge of the Federal and State criminal justice systems in cases of DUI/DWI and other serious traffic offenses, criminal misdemeanors, juvenile delinquency, drug offenses, fraud offenses and other serious felonies.

Scope Of Our Services

• Traffic Offenses
• DUI/DWI 
• Domestic Violence-Related Offenses
• Juvenile Offenses
• DUI/DWI
• MVA Hearings

Estate Planning and Probate

Estate planning is a continuous dynamic process that entails understanding both your lifetime personal goals and your post-death desires. Each Estate Plan is affected by financial, tax and personal considerations that contribute to the objectives of your plan. The plan should be reviewed and revised frequently to reflect transitions in your personal life and that of your family such as births, marriages, divorces and deaths. Constantly changing federal and state laws and changes in domicile must also be considered in conjunction with the proper estate plan. In recognition of these issues, clients that engage us for representation in most planning matters are entitled to a review of documents we have prepared once every three years.

Our attorneys treat each estate planning or probate engagement on an individual basis with the respect and care that the client deserves. By providing constant guidance as life changes arise, we strive to develop a lifetime relationship with our clients

Scope Of Our Services

• Wills
• Revocable, Irrevocable and Insurance Trusts
• Retirement Planning
• Powers of Attorney and Health Directives
• Asset Protection and Preservation
• Trust and Probate Administration
• Charitable Giving
• Private Foundations

Family Law

Individuals enter into marriage with the belief that the relationship will last a lifetime.

However, in reality, about one-half of marriages end in divorce. In many cases children are involved, and the personal lives of every member of the family unit are forever affected and altered. Individuals faced with the challenge of dissolving a relationship require attorneys who are sensitive to their needs and who understand the personal, emotional and financial impact of the divorce. Our Family Law Group is experienced and knowledgeable in the issues of domestic law including tax consequences, business and asset valuation and protecting the interests of your children.

With the understanding that each situation is different, our Family Law Group listens to you and customizes our services to meet your needs. Our understanding in collaborative law, mediation and litigation provides you with several different alternatives to resolve disputes. Whether your needs involve drafting a pre-nuptial agreement, negotiating a separation and property settlement agreement or handling the actual separation and divorce process, our Family Law Group will provide the strategic thinking necessary to guide you through this most delicate situation.

Scope Of Our Services

• Prenuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements
• Divorce, Custody and Visitation
• Property Settlement Agreements
• Marital Property Valuation
• Business Counseling
• Collaborative Law, Arbitration, Mediation and Litigation

IRS Dispute Resolution

There is really not much worse mail you can get besides an IRS Collection Letter. The stress of dealing with the collection division of the IRS is considerable for both you and your family. Whether its delinquent tax returns, unpaid payroll taxes, or simply a need to make arrangements to pay a tax debt, our experience and knowledge can work for you.

Working with an S.J. Williams Law Firm attorney or our other Professional means that you will likely never even have to talk to the IRS. We will deal with them for you. It's amazing how many IRS cases are generated or complicated out of seemingly normal conversations between clients and IRS agents. Our IRS Dispute Resolution Group can help you to establish your innocence, calculate the appropriate amount of tax owed or make suitable arrangements to resolve your IRS Problems.

Scope Of Our Services

• Tax Problem Resolution
• Lien Removals
• Installment Agreements
• Penalty and Interest Abatements
• Offers in Compromise
• Filing Old Tax Returns
• State Tax Problems

Personal Injury Law

The S.J. Williams Law Firm has helped thousands of people just like you who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own, and now must go through the difficult process of healing and getting back to work. The representation process involves not only seeing you through medical recovery but assisting you with the other areas impacted by your accident including resolving property damage to your vehicle, hoping to recover lost wages and obtaining compensation for your injuries. If you have been injured by someone else, you need representation! Insurance companies already have their lawyers preparing for situations such as this. So should you.

Our experienced attorneys and paralegals provide zealous representation and assistance to help guide you and your family through this difficult time and to obtain compensation for your injuries and damages.

Scope Of Our Services

• Automobile Accidents
• Workman’s Compensation
• General Negligence
• Product Liability
• Industrial Accidents
• Other Personal Injury
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Actions
• PIP, Med-Pay or other Income Loss Benefits 

Real Estate and Commercial Leasing

The Real Estate and Commercial Leasing Group incorporates a team approach to best meet your business objectives. Whether it is a real estate acquisition or construction issue or commercial leasing endeavor, our experience and knowledge can work for you.

The S.J. Williams Law Firm approaches its real estate practice from a business perspective, which also includes providing strategic advice, recommendations and assistance in addressing your business, development, financing and due diligence issues. In the event litigation becomes necessary to enforce a contract or lease, or to defend against a claim, we possess the capabilities to effectively represent your interests.

Scope Of Our Services

• Real Estate Acquisition and Dispositions
• Due Diligence
• Project Development
• Construction Agreements
• Selection and Creation of Appropriate Business Entity and Structure
• Commercial Leasing for Landlords and Tenants
• Transitioning Real Property to Family Members and Estate Planning
• Land Use and Zoning
• Real Property and Commercial Lease Litigation