- Construction Litigation/Arbitration: Frank has successfully litigated several big construction matters, both on behalf of builders and customers. His knowledge of issues that arise from project inception through issuance of certificate of occupancy can help any client navigate through the sometimes baffling world of the construction industry. Frank's knowledge of the workings of the American Arbitration Association make him an ideal representative when matters take a turn for the worse and you find yourself embroiled in a complicated and expensive arbitration process.
- Contracts: Frank negotiates the legal and business terms of contracts on behalf of his clients on a regular basis. He has been a key adviser to his clients as they have made key decisions on the future course of their businesses. He regularly points out the potential pitfalls in agreements proposed to his clients and has taken time to share with them his experiences from past negotiations.
- Commercial Leases: Frank regularly advises both landlords and tenants on the terms of commercial leases. Tenants often fall in love with a certain location, but need advice on how to make certain that the space they love doesn't transform into an albatross they can't afford. Landlords often need assistance on how to protect their interests when a tenant doesn't care for their property or doesn't pay the rent. Frank has seen both sides of this dynamic and is ready to provide advice on how to make a lease arrangement succeed.
- Employment Law: On a day-to-day basis, there is no more vexing challenge to the small/medium business owner than the handling of employee issues. An employer must deal with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, unemployment compensation provisions, ERISA, COBRA, restrictions on discrimination based on race, age, national origin and a plethora of other employment statutes and regulations. The mind-boggling array of federal and state rules can bring a business to a standstill. Frank understands this and has worked with employers to minimize the risks associated with employment issues. He can help your business avoid employment law headaches, helping you maximize what is often a business's most important asset: its people.
- Healthcare Provider/Practitioner Representation: Frank has spent much of his career assisting medical practices and nursing home companies with a wide-variety of legal issues, including employment matters and regulatory issues. His knowledge of the special legal challenges faced by medical providers can benefit physicians, nurses, hospitals, medical practices, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.
- Financial Institutions: Frank began his legal career with the U.S. Department of Treasury, working for Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in banking enforcement. This experience provided a sound foundation to advise financial institutions and their key personnel on how to avoid becoming entangled in difficult to understand rules and regulations.
- Mediation: Increasingly, courts are requiring business parties to participate in the mediation process before having their date in court. Frank has represented countless clients in this process, which can be frustrating to the uninitiated, but which frequently offers an avenue to conflict resolution at a significantly reduced cost. Frank can help any business client decide whether the deal is worth taking or needs to be left on the table.
- Litigation: Frank is an accomplished trial attorney, having scored million dollar verdicts for his business clients and protected other clients from similar fates. He can guide your business through the litigation process from complaint to verdict, drawing on his experience from his days as a commercial litigator at large law firms to provide a guiding hand during a stressful process. He also has significant appellate experience in the event that an issue arises beyond the trial stage of litigation.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010