Fortis Law Partners LLC: Law Firm Profile

Litigation
Contract Disputes
Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Securities Litigation and Corporate Governance Disputes
Earn-Out, Asset Purchase Transaction, and Equity Incentive Disputes
Non-Compete, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Matters
Defending Employers Against Claims of Discrimination, Retaliation, Disability Accommodation
Wage and Hour Disputes
Real Estate, Property, and Construction Disputes
Insurance Disputes
Cannabis Litigation
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation
Financial Services Litigation
Creditor and Debtor Disputes
Regulatory Enforcement Defense
White Collar Criminal Defense
Appellate
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Corporate / Securities / M&A
Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Executive Compensation Agreements
Entity Formation, Maintenance and Compliance
Equity Incentive Plans
Policy Creation and Drafting
Technology Transfer and Licensing
Debt and Equity Financing
Commercial Agreements
Corporate Governance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Securities
Stock Exchange Compliance
Securities Law Compliance
Employee Law
Interviewing and Hiring Practices, Including Drug Testing and Background Checks
New Hire Agreements
Wrongful Termination Claims
Wage and Hour Law
Employee Discipline
Independent Contractors: Classification Issues; Agreements
Unemployment, Including Audits
Avoiding and Addressing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Paid Leave and Parental Leave; Vacation and Time off Policies
Labor Unions, Collective Bargaining, and other Traditional Labor Issues
Safety Issues
Employee Privacy Law
Employee Agreements, Policies, and Handbooks
Employment Law Dispute Resolution
Compensation and Wage Disputes Such As Incorrect
Unpaid Wages, Separation Pay, Pay Equity, and Overtime Pay
Leaves of Absence that comply with Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and State Workers’ Compensation Statutes
Disability Discrimination
Disciplinary Actions and Termination Policies
Sexual Harassment
Employment Law Litigation
Discrimination based on Race, Religion, Ethnicity, Age, Marital Status and Sexual Orientation
Retaliation
Wrongful Discharge
Disability Accommodation
Protection of Company Trade Secrets
Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements
Employment Law Arbitration
Tax
Structuring New Businesses
Buying, Selling and Reorganizing Existing Businesses
Executive Compensation, Incentive Equity and Other Deferred Compensation Arrangements
Structuring and Restructuring of Debt and Other Forms of Financing
Real Estate Transactions, including Tax-Free Exchanges
Payment Structures Under Various Contracts, Agreements and Settlement Arrangements
Tax Controversy and IRS Disputes
In-State and Local State
Cannabis Law
Business Formation
Business Licensing
Employment Matters
Commercial Litigation
Negotiating and Documenting Investments
Mergers and Acquisitions Issues
Due Diligence Matters
State and Federal Tax Issues
General Business Counsel
Intellectual Property
International Import/Export Counsel
Real Estate and Development
Title Insurance
Acquisition and Disposition
Leasing
Land Use
Real Estate Development
Debt Restructuring and Loan
Manufactured Housing Regulations and Financing
Entitlement and Zoning
Condominiums and Master-Planned Communities
Retirement Funds
Hotel, Resort and Hospitality Projects Workouts
Pension Funds
Financing Including Pre-Development, Construction, Acquisition, Permanent, Bridge,
Securitized and Mezzanine Financing
Trademarks
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy
Trademark Registrations and Related Filings
Post-Registration Strategy
Trademark Defense Procedures
Litigation for Trademark Disputes
General Brand-Protection Advice
Compliance Programs and Internal Investigations
Governmental Investigations
Construction Law
Preparation and Review of Contracts
Construction Delays, Interference or Disruptions
Termination and Default
Project Delivery Arrangements
Claims Avoidance Strategies
Mid-Project Claims
Construction Defect and Warranty Claims
Bid and/or Award Disputes
Insurance Coverages, Including Architects & Engineers (A/E) Liability
Mechanics’ Liens and Miller Act Claims
Change Orders and Cost Escalation Issues
Trusts and Estates
Estate Planning and Probate
Wills, Living Trusts and More
Advanced Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG)
Psychedelics
Cannabis