Haverhill, Massachusetts, Law Firm
The lawyers at Phillips, Gerstein & Channen, LLP strive to provide clients with a unique experience. We strive to be the only law firm you'll ever need. Whether you have a personal, familial, or business concern, consider our firm for representation. Please contact us to arrange a consultation in any of the following practice areas.
- Estate Planning
We view estate planning as family planning--considering the "what ifs" of life and planning for their occurrence. Our estate planning services include drafting wills, establishing guardianships and trusts for children, and healthcare directives.
- Complex and Simple Wills / Family Trusts
Our attorneys create simple and complex wills involving healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and instructions for dividing estate assets among heirs. We also create special needs trusts, education trusts, testamentary trusts, and revocable / irrevocable trusts.
- Probate and Estate Administration
We represent executors and beneficiaries in legal matters related to a decedents' will and estate. We represent clients in litigious matters, as well as administrative proceedings.
- Tax Law
Attorney Herbert Phillips and Attorney Michael Gerstein each hold an L.L.M. in Taxation. Our firm exercises a preventive approach to the tax implications of various estate planning, real estate and business transactions.
- Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice includes helping clients in various residential and commercial real estate transactions. These include home closings and 1031 tax deferral strategies.
- Business and Corporation Formation
Our firm helps aspiring business owners during the beginning stages of entity formation. Our experience in tax law can ensure the tax consequences of a business decision are considered.
- Business Transactions
We help business clients in a variety of on-going business transactions including contracts, leases and employment manuals.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Our attorneys assist companies in all aspects of mergers & acquisitions, including review of intellectual property portfolios, compliance issues, shareholder agreements and contractual obligations.
- Contract Disputes
We represent clients in negotiations and litigation involving contract disputes related to real estate transactions, construction projects, business contracts and employment contracts.
- Family Law
Our family law practice is devoted to divorce and divorce-related issues such as child custody, child support, and equitable distribution of property. We strive to be aggressive in pursuing our clients' needs and compassionate to our clients' individual concerns.
- Divorce in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Understanding the financial and legal implications of a divorce is extremely important when dividing marital assets, and determining child custody and visitation arrangements. We help clients at every stage of a divorce and take steps to ensure they aren't burdened by a divorce settlement they later come to regret.
- Civil Litigation
Our firm represents individuals and businesses who have encountered disputes with other parties. We are aggressive, determined and experienced litigators, seeking results on behalf of our clients.
- Personal Injury
Our attorneys represent individuals who have been injured by the negligence of another person or entity. We seek fair and maximum compensation for people who have been injured by auto accidents, nursing home abuse or neglect, and slip and fall accidents.
Please contact Phillips, Gerstein & Channen today to learn how we can help you, your family or your business.
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