Individual Legal Services
Family Law
Often our clients are faced with emotionally difficult and
legally complicated family law issues. These can include
distribution of property and debt in a divorce, custody and
support of children, defense of child support actions and
either seeking or contesting an adoption. It is the goal of
the attorneys at Gullette & Grayson, PSC to be sensitive to
the emotional needs of our clients in such trying times
while striving to provide the best legal solution possible.
We feel that our true strength lies in our ability to
empathize with our clients and provide both legal counsel
and emotional support.
Probate
Few things are more upsetting than the loss of a loved on
and the final disposition of their affairs. The last thing
anyone wants at such a time is to end up fighting with
creditors, business partners, the Internal Revenue Service,
or even family members. Navigating an estate through
probate can be a daunting task, fraught with peril and
pitfalls for the uninitiated. The attorneys at Gullette &
Grayson, PSC have the experience necessary to see to it
that the estate passes into the right hands. Though we
certainly hope that all goes smoothly for you, we know
from experience that sometimes that is impossible. Should
an issue develop, we provide thoughtful, creative solutions
designed to meet the unique needs and wishes of each
client.
Estate Planning
At Gullette & Grayson, PSC, we understand that no one
really wants to seriously consider the very real fact that
each of us will, at some future time, die. In our complex
society, an individual's death has far-reaching legal impact
upon those left behind. In working with our clients in
matters of estate planning, we structure the wills, trusts and
other end-of-life documents that will both lessen this legal
impact and meet the client's desires as to the distribution of
assets.
Defense
On occasion, our clients may find themselves charged with
the commission or either a traffic offense or a more
serious misdemeanor or felony crime. The attorneys at
Gullette & Grayson, PSC have extensive experience in both
defending such matters and in serving as a prosecuting
attorney. This provides our attorneys with insight into both
sides of a criminal matter–both the defense and the
prosecution. The Gullette & Grayson, PSC attorneys have
extensive trial experience and are prepared to aggressively
fight for the preservation of our clients' rights and the best
possible outcomes.
Business & Financial Legal Services
Bankruptcy
At Gullette & Grayson, PSC, we have extensive experience
and diverse skills in bankruptcy and creditors' rights.
When a business or individual experiences financial
difficulties, the consequences are far reaching. Our true
strength lies in our ability to attend to the full range of
client needs with bankruptcy or insolvency arises. Our
creditor clients benefit from our experience in matters such
as foreclosure and other lawsuits to enforce loans, in debt
restructuring and in lender liability actions. For our
individual clients, we can provide legal assistance with
filing chapter 7, chapter 11, chapter 12 or chapter 13
bankruptcies, whichever may be most appropriate for the
particular client.
Business Formation
Many of our business clients find themselves faced with
decisions concerning the form in which their business
should be structured. We can provide counsel and advice
explaining the pros and cons of conducting business as a
sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited liability
company, and both regular C and S corporations. The
Gullette & Grayson, PSC attorneys can prepare all
necessary public filings and corporate documents which
may include shareholder agreements, employment
agreements, termination agreements, confidentiality
agreements, non-compete agreements and other documents
necessary to safeguard the business. We believe in providing
to each client the specific type and level of service they
require. As a result, we take our time to learn about each
client's business in order to provide appropriate legal
services tailored to each client's individual needs.
Governance
Corporate governance is a general category of legal
services which involve the processes, customs and policies
which control how a corporation (or other business entity)
is directed, administered and controlled. The Gullette &
Grayson, PSC attorneys are frequently involved in advising
clients as to the potential legal ramifications of certain
contemplated actions and in drafting contracts, policies and
other documents regarding same.
Banking/Finance
Gullette & Grayson, PSC serves as counsel for several
banks and lending institutions. We represent our lending
clients in all manner of commercial litigation, including
collections, mortgage and security agreements,
foreclosures, and various other matters involving federal
and state debt collection acts and the Uniform Commercial
Code. Today's monetary world has moved away from the
exchange of coins and paper money to a world of finance.
This process has created a need for legal counsel who
understands the federal and state laws governing consumer
finance. In short, this process has created a need for the
attorneys of Gullette & Grayson, PSC.
Litigation
Despite every good intention, business ventures often result
in litigation. Partners and shareholders reach impasse;
lending institutions are sued for unfair collection practices;
individuals who are guarantors of corporate debt find
themselves in state or federal court. The attorneys of
Gullette & Grayson, PSC have represented a myriad of
business types in various litigation matters and are
tenacious and dedicated to providing the most aggressive
litigation possible.