James A. Castleman

Representation of closely held businesses in all facets of their operation, including incorporations; shareholder, partnership and LLC agreements; contracts; operational issues, commercial real estate transactions; sales of businesses; transfers from one generation to the next; employee matters; benefit plans; entity dissolutions; and tax aspects of all of these matters. Business litigation, regulatory matters, and licensing hearings. Broad experience representing collision repair shops.

Development of estate plans at all levels, from simple Wills, to complex trust based plans designed to minimize estate and income taxes; including preparation of Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, and other planning documents.

Probate and administration of estates; administration of trusts; preparation of estate and trust tax returns; representation in Will contests, trust terminations, and other probate litigation.

Representation of individuals and businesses buying, selling, mortgaging, and refinancing residential, business and rental properties.