Gould & Ratner LLP

About this office:

A Family Business advisory law firm for over 60 years, Gould & Ratner LLP has focused its legal and business services on representing fast-paced, entrepreneurial clients. Typically, these entrepreneurs own sophisticated closely held or family-owned businesses, working in diverse industries ranging from those which helped build our nation to the technology, telecommunications and new economy areas which should strengthen our future.

Often, the founders' entrepreneurial spirit still shines through in companies which have grown into multi-billion-dollar international corporations. In all cases, clients come to Gould & Ratner LLP expecting sophisticated legal skills provided within the context of their business goals. They stay with us for our dedication to client service.

Family Business advisory and Planning, Entrepreneurial Business, Real Estate Law including Leasing, Annexation, Zoning, Land Development, Ground and Air Rights Leases, Condemnations, Property Taxes. Corporate and Securities Law. Business Acquisitions, Sales and Divestitures. Technology and E-Commerce Businesses. Mortgage Lending, Financing and Recapitalizations. Employment and Labor Law. ERISA and Employee Benefits. Bankruptcy, Workouts and Creditors Rights. Environmental Matters including Cost Recovery Actions and Allocations. Mining Law (stone, gravel, coal). Telecommunications Law. Federal and State Taxation including Income Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes and Other Taxes, Tax Compliance. Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianships. Civil Litigation including Trial Practice and Appellate Practice. Admiralty Law. Administration Law including Black Lung. Government Regulation. Mechanics Lien Law. Member of Law Exchange International.

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