Practice Areas

Selected counsel for businesses and individuals.

FHLA handles selected business, contract, commercial transaction, pre-suit business, and trusts and estates matters.

Scope note: Availability and fit depend on the facts, conflicts, timing, jurisdiction, and scope requested. Representation begins only through a signed engagement letter and satisfaction of any other stated conditions.

Business Law

FHLA advises on selected legal issues that arise in the formation, ownership, governance, operation, and transition of privately held businesses. The appropriate scope depends on the entity, its records, the parties involved, and the client’s objectives.

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Contracts & Commercial Transactions

A useful contract should identify the parties’ obligations, allocate relevant risks, and provide a workable framework for performance and change. FHLA assists with selected contract review, drafting, revision, and negotiation.

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Pre-Suit Business Matters

Not every business disagreement begins in court. FHLA assists with selected pre-suit matters involving contract interpretation, breach analysis, demand or response correspondence, negotiation, and evaluation of possible next steps.

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Trusts, Estates & Continuity Planning

FHLA assists with selected trusts and estates matters involving planning, document review, trust administration, and family or business continuity. Each engagement is based on the client’s circumstances and may require coordination with tax, financial, insurance, or other advisers.

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