Practice Areas

LITIGATION The focus of our Litigation Practice is to solve our clients’ problems in the most favorable and cost effective manner. Therefore, we use early case assessment to identify and quantify the potential benefits and risks of trial. We work closely with each client to identify their goals for handling and ultimately resolving each matter. We manage litigation as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The Firm’s typical Litigation Practice includes the following types of matters:

  • Breach of Contract claims
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Supplier Agreement Disputes
  • Personal Injury
  • Workers Compensation
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • ERISA
  • Fraud
  • Trade Secrets
  • Premises Liability
  • Civil Rights
  • Complex Commercial
  • General Civil Matters
REAL ESTATE Our firm maintains a diverse real estate practice. The firm handles both transactional and litigation matters. Understanding the uncertainty as well as the cost of litigation guides our attorneys in ensuring each transaction is thoroughly planned and meticulously executed.

The firm’s typical Real Estate representation includes:

  • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions
  • Drafting and Negotiating Lease Agreements
  • Assessment Collection and Suits for Possession
  • Drafting Rules and Regulations for Homeowner Associations
  • Reviewing and Preparing Amendments to Bylaws/Declarations
  • Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions
  • Land use/Zoning matters
  • Property Tax Challenges
  • Building Code Violations
  • Landlord/Tenant Issues
  • Actions to Quiet Title
  • Land Sale Purchase Agreement Disputes/Litigation
  • General Real Estate litigation
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Members of the Firm have significant public sector experience. We leverage that experience on behalf of our clients. We understand how government works and we navigate the process in order to assist our clients.

The Firm’s Government Relations Practice Includes:

  • Certification of Minority Business Enterprises
  • Certification of Women Business Enterprises
  • Prepare Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Applications
  • Government Procurement
  • Licensing Issues
  • Municipal Law
  • Develop Legislative Strategies
  • Draft, Identify Sponsors and Introduce Legislation
  • Monitor Legislation Affecting Our Clients
  • Attend Hearings and Prepare Testimony on Behalf Our Clients
  • Election Law
CONSTRUCTION LAW Saulter Tarver LLP represents General Contractors, Subcontractors, Engineers  and other professionals in a variety of construction law matters. Our firm certifies or prepares packets for certification for both Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. In addition we are keenly aware of the procurement processes of local government.

A brief list of our typical matters includes:

  • Contractor and Subcontractor Liens
  • Contractor Disputes
  • Contract Review/Negotiation
  • Contract Drafting/Negotiation
  • Removal of Liens
  • Mechanics Lien Litigation
  • Material Supplier Liens
  • Workers Compensation Matters
  • Premises Liability Defense

 

SMALL BUSINESSES At Saulter Tarver LLP we understand that small businesses serve a vital role as the foundation of local economies. For businesses a solid (forward looking) offense is the best defense against litigation and other issues. Simply put, we provide general counsel services from start up through succession planning for small businesses.

Some our services include:

  • Business Selection and Formation
  • Corporate Governance Materials
  • Structuring Joint Ventures
  • Drafting Agreements
  • Reviewing and Negotiating Agreements
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Collection Suits