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Michael J. Holmes provides legal assistance to individuals and small to medium sized businesses, including start-ups and recent acquisitions. We offer attorney services in California, Texas, Washington, and Idaho, and can help with the majority of business planning, business problems, family law, and estate planning.
From forming your corporation in a tax-friendly, easy to control way to helping you sell your business, we do it all. We can handle all of the hiccups that happen along the way, including nuisance lawsuits, investors, contracts, employee relations and tax planning.
Mr. Holmes prides himself on getting it right the first time. Helping businesses avoid future problems. But are always available if any problems do crop up.
What we do
Business Law
Regardless of whether it is issues related to start-ups, acquisitions, or active businesses, we offer attorney services that can help with the majority of crucial business planning and deal with most business problems. From forming your corporation in a tax-friendly and easy to control manner, to the sale of your business, we are a full service law firm.
Probate Litigation
In instances where there is no will, and in some cases when there is a defective will, there may be a legal and factual basis for challenging the distribution of assets. Under these circumstances, potential beneficiaries often file legal claims, asserting a right to a portion of the estate. In this situation, having a skill probate attorney is crucial.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets after your passing. It involves creating wills, trusts, and designating beneficiaries to ensure your wishes are honored. Considerations include minimizing taxes, appointing guardians for dependents, and addressing health care decisions. By planning ahead, you provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones, ensuring a smooth transition and preserving your legacy.
Real Estate Law
Regardless of whether your needs are in relation to residential or commercial real estate, we represent clients in relation to title insurance issues, easement issues, foreclosures, breach of promissory note, lender/banking issues, title litigation, land use litigation, planning/zoning litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, property nuisance issues, home owner association issues, and others.
Family Law
In the realm of family law, emotions run high as it navigates the complexities of relationships. Divorce, custody battles, and adoption weave a tapestry of human experience, each case unique.
Administration Law
Administrative law governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. It encompasses the rules, regulations, and procedures that these agencies must follow when exercising their authority, ensuring they act within their legal powers.
Where we do it
California
Texas
Washington
Idaho
Client Success Stories
- Successfully assisted overseas client in relation to the formal probate of estate totaling nearly $20,000,000.00 in the United States.
- Successfully assisted client in relation to the formation of a business plan, and subsequent drafting of partnership agreement, articles of incorporation, trademark documents, lease agreements, and regulatory compliance.
- Successfully assisted client in relation to land acquisition transaction related to formerly zones farm land to be used for residential purposes.
- Successfully assisted client in relation to sale of $100,000,000.00 business.
- Successfully litigated claim on behalf of client, resulting in judgement in favor of client in excess of $10,000,000.00.
- Successfully litigated claim on behalf of client, resulting in judgement in favor of client in excess of $8,000,000.00.
- Successfully litigated claim on behalf of client, resulting in judgement in favor of client in excess of $6,000,000.00.
- Successfully assisted clients establish and implement plan related to distribution of their estate to loves ones, without unnecessary waste on court and litigation fees.
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Client Testimonial
Knowing that a judge won't ultimately decide what happens to our possessions once our time on earth ends is uplifting. We feel at ease knowing that you listened to our wishes and prepared the estate plan needed to ensure that our family will be cared for the way we desire and that our money won't be wasted on court fees and legal expenditures.
John & Kathleen M.
Attorney
Michael J. Holmes
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