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I (along with Andy Hecht) am the founding partner of the firm which first opened its doors in 1975.  The firm recently celebrated its 40thAnniversary.  I am the managing shareholder of the firm which has five locations on the Western slope employing 22 attorneys. I am active in various practice areas representing individual and corporate clients (including a number of banks) in their various activities. I also oversee the firm’s opinion letter practice.. I have represented landlords and tenants alike in negotiating retail, office and residential leases. I have handled annexation of development lands into municipalities. I have authored covenants and declarations for all kinds of developments from duplexes to PUD’s including high-end subdivisions such as Wildcat Ranch.. I have represented banks and private lenders in their lending activities as well as the restructure of non-performing loans and where needed collection activity including foreclosures and UCC sales. I have represented purchasers and sellers of all manner of real estate including fractional, single family, duplexes, commercial properties, farm and ranch lands and parcels earmarked for development.. I have represented clients in the negotiation and drafting of shareholder and operating agreements. I have represented clients that are parties to shareholder or operating agreements where disputes have arisen and have successfully negotiated resolutions without resort to litigation. I have represented Buyers and Sellers of businesses and companies including stock and asset sales with and without leverage.

In practice for over 40 years, our firm has the experience of a large firm and the commitment to personal service that only a small firm can provide. We concentrate on real estate and estate planning transactions and we love helping you buy or sell your home. We also particultarly work on land preservation transactions, working with land owners and land trusts throughout Connecticut. It is my great privilege to be able to help landowners preserve their priceless land for future generations and assist them with both purchases and charitable donations, guiding them through the process so that the preservation of their land will withstand the test of time. In addition, if a deduction will be sought, I will guide you through the numerous and complex requirements which will need to be fulfilled to maximize the probability of a charitable deduction..Connecticut is a small state, no property is too far away and I am happy to schedule a visit to see you there.

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My approach to legal matters is the exact same as my approach to life.  No matter how complex, stressful or burdensome the issue is, being calm, ambitious and disciplined will always allow for a more successful resolution.  When a client finds themselves in a legal issue that may or may not be foreign to them, it is best to find an attorney that will work diligently to reach a resolution acceptable to the client, who will also communicate well along the way.. I offer my clients a "fighter."  I fight for my client until the end assuring their best interests are protected along the way.  If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you or your business, who is a communicator that is not afraid to pick up the phone or respond, a diligent worker that will push harder than anyone, please contact me.

I work collaboratively with clients to find creative, cost-effective solutions to current problems and protect their interests for the future. My clients consider me a passionate advocate and trusted advisor. I have a general practice, representing clients in business and corporate law, estate planning, probate, real estate, banktrupcy, and civil litigation.. I attended Drake University Law School where I was a member of the Drake Law Review and graduated with High Honors in 2007. I joined the firm in 2007 and became a shareholder in 2012. Recent honors include: Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2015 and 2016, and AJI Top 10 Bankruptcy Attorney of Iowa for 2016.. Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family. I am also a founding member of the Des Moines Curling Club, serve on the alumni advisory board for Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity (Iowa Sigma chapter), and I am a small group leader and host at my church.

Linda S. Melancon – Linda S. Melancon is an attorney practicing in the areas of Estate Planning,Elder Law, Medicaid and VA benefit’s planning, Special Needs Planning, and EstateAdministration (Probate, Successions and Trust Administration).Linda is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, certified by theLouisiana Board of Legal Specialization. She is also accredited by the Veterans Administration togive advice regarding veterans’ benefits.. Linda graduated magna cum laude from Mercer University with a double major in businessadministration and history and then attended Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert LawCenter where she graduated with her law degree in 1997.. While in law school, Linda received the Order of the Coif award for graduating in the top 10% ofher class and was a member of the Louisiana Law Review. She is a member of the LouisianaElder Law Task Force, the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association, the Academy of SpecialNeeds Planners and ElderCounsel.. Also active in the community, Linda has served as a board member for Ascension Parish Councilon Aging and the ARC of East Ascension. She is also a member of the Baton Rouge Associationof Women Attorneys and the Baton Rouge Aging Network. Linda also regularly presentseducational seminars for the public, as well as professional groups, on the importance of properplanning.

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Nick is a business transactional attorney that predominately handles acquisitions and sales. He also supports clients on corporate matters that arise in the course of conducting business such as entity formation, contracts and real estate. He has a specialty carved out for himself in handling professional practice transitions.. Nick earned his B.A. in Political Science and Minor in German from the University of Michigan. While in law school, He served as the Executive Editor of the Business and Commercial Law Journal, assisted teaching first-year legal writing classes and was elected Secretary of the Student Bar Association.  Additionally, Nick spent a summer semester abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia focusing on anti-trust and competition law.

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As co-founder of Shiryak, Bowman, Anderson, Gill & Kadochnikov (SBAGK), Mr. Anderson has a wide-range of experience in numerous civil and criminal litigation topics, including foreclosure and foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, quiet title actions, and family law. Mr. Anderson has also successfully conducted trials in several courts throughout New York City and States of New York and Maryland, argued in front of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and obtained millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He is barred in the state of New York and has his federal bar in both the Southern and Eastern Districts for the State of New York.. Mr. Anderson is native of Minnesota. After attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he worked as Chief of Staff and Media Relations Director at the Wisconsin State Legislature, where he was instrumental in negotiating, crafting and implementing new and improved state laws. At the University of Baltimore School of Law, Mr. Anderson was a member of the successful J. Braxton Craven Moot Court Team, was Associate Editor for the journal Law Forum, was a supervising Teaching Assistant for the school’s Legal Research and Writing Class, and acted as Research Assistant and Editor for faculty writings that appeared in national publications, which included American Law Review, The Nation, and The Atlantic.. Before forming Shiryak, Bowman, Anderson, Gill, and Kadochnikov LLP, Mr. Anderson founded the law firm Anderson Shen P.C., was counsel for the Howard County Office of the Public Defender in Maryland, and was an associate with the firm Steven Zalewski and Associates in Queens, New York.

New York Animal Rights Attorney Matthew AlbertBased in Buffalo, New York, Matthew Albert is an animal and civil rights attorney with additional experience as a criminal defense attorney. He has managed his own legal practice since 2015, allowing him to defend clients in jury trials involving both felony and misdemeanor charges. In addition to his work with the Law Offices of Matthew Albert Esq., he is the founder of the Against All Oddz Animal Alliance, the nation’s first and only animal law and animal rescue sanctuary. In this position he has successfully saved hundreds of canines through both legal processes and rescue efforts. He has held similar leadership positions with organizations such as The Buffalo Barkyard, NYS Citizens Against Puppy Mills, the Ten Lives Club, and Educatabull, a pit bull rescue and education organization.. Matthew Albert holds a bachelor of arts in human services from the University at Buffalo and a master of arts in journalism from Syracuse University. He returned to the University at Buffalo to earn his juris doctor. His personal interests include writing poetry and hiking.

Scott D. Smith is a highly accomplished trial and arbitration attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex litigation and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, trade secret misappropriation, and employment-related issues such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Scott has extensive experience in the financial services industry, representing firms and advisors in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings across the country. He has successfully argued appeals in both the New York State Appellate Division and the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals. In addition to his litigation skills, Scott is well-versed in probate matters, representing estates and heirs in fiduciary disputes and property misappropriation claims. Known for his strategic approach and results-driven advocacy, Scott has earned an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Platinum Client Champion designation. He is an active member of the legal community, holding leadership positions in the Houston Bar Association and participating in various professional organizations. Scott’s dedication to his clients and his ability to navigate complex legal challenges make him a trusted advocate in high-stakes cases.

Allen A. Woodward, Esq. brings over a decade of experience as a tax consultant, having worked with a range of clients from small and mid-sized companies to international conglomerates with multi-billion-dollar average annual gross receipts. His professional background includes positions at reputable firms such as alliantgroup LP and KPMG LLP, where he specialized in Accounting Methods and Credits Services Tax Practice. Allen has successfully represented prominent companies including Toyota, Konami, Consolidated Edison, and Allergan Pharmaceuticals, identifying substantial tax incentives and benefits totaling tens of millions of dollars. In addition to his legal qualifications, Allen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Entrepreneurship from Hampton University, an MBA from Dowling College, and has held leadership roles at Fortune 100 Companies such as The Disney Company and Target Corporation. Prior to his current role, Allen served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Kathleen G. Limjoco, Attorney (Licensed in VA) Kathy received her undergraduate degree in 1989 from Boston University and her law degree in 1992 from Vermont Law School. Kathy handles Estate Planning, having focused her legal career in the area of Estate Planning since 2004. Kathy has lived in the Northern Virginia area for most of her life and previously practiced law in Manassas and Linden, Virginia. She and her husband and 3 children share their home and yard with 1 rescued dog, a rescued cat, a bearded dragon, and 5 chickens.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

When addressing legal matters related to your family, your finances, or your business, it is important to work with an attorney who understands these issues and can advise you on the best ways to proceed. At the Law Offices of Robert S. Lewis, P.C., we have over three decades of experience and a record of success in achieving positive results for our clients. Attorney Robert Lewis provides help with a variety of business law matters, including assisting businesses in applying for liquor licenses and providing effective representation when addressing violations or other licensing issues. He also assists businesses and families with estate planning, bankruptcy, real estate, divorce and family law cases, and he believes in finding innovative, effective solutions to his clients' concerns.

Since 1989, Stephen B. Clemmer has been providing legal services in Estate Planning, Business Law and Real Estate.  With regard to estate planning, from modest to the larger estates, Mr. Clemmer provides excellent advice and counsel, encompassing such issues as Estate Tax Savings Techniques, planning for non-citizen spouses, and unique and special circumstances including special needs trusts.   His business law practice includes the formation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, drafting and reviewing all forms of contracts including buy-sell agreements.  His real estate practice focuses on the drafting and review of leases and real estate partnerships and other real property agreements.. A native of Long Beach, California, Stephen graduated Cum Laude from California State University at Long Beach in 1970 with degrees in French and German and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree with honors from Whittier Law School in 1984 where he served on Law Review.  While with the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., he coordinated discovery on the Commission’s successful effort to disallow the merger between Warner Communications Inc. and PolyGram among other antitrust matters. Besides the practice of law, Stephen taught English as a Second Language both in Tunisia while in the Peace Corps and in Europe as well as administered numerous private schools for English as a Second Language across the United States.  Stephen is a proud parent of a Golden Bear--his son studying at the University of California, Berkeley--Go Bears!. Mr. Clemmer is a member of the State Bar of California (State Bar No. 140316), the United States District Court (Central and Southern Districts), the United States Court of Appeal (9th District), the United States Court of International Trade and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Clemmer is also a member of the Estates and Trusts Section, Business Law Section and Real Estate Sections of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

James H. Birch is admitted to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey, as well as many federal courts. His clients include individuals, small businesses, and mortgage lenders. As a former president of the Richmond County Bar Association, he remains on its Board of Directors and has represented the Association as its delegate to the Network of Bar Leaders and the Association of the Bar in New York City.He is a graduate of Touro Law School and has been in private practice for more than 25 years. Mr. Birch is a member of the New York State Bar Association, in addition to the Richmond County Bar Association. Attorney Birch serves as an Arbitrator in the New York City Civil Court and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross.

Michael helps businesses protect their online presence so they can spend their time making money and not worrying about online legal problems.  He is a small business owner with a website and online started his own law office to help other companies with his unique perspective from owning and running an online business. As he has managed all aspects of running that online site, he has an intimate knowledge of Search Engine Optimization, Copyright and Fair use matters, online advertising, customer reviews and protecting client information.  He is a proud father of two beautiful daughters and loves outdoor activities.