Corporate Trust: For the past 25 years we have represented banks serving as trustees for corporate and tax-exempt bond issues that have totaled well over a billion dollars. Similarly, we have represented both governmental authorities and hospitals in tax-exempt bond issues of over one billion dollars. When representing trustees our attorneys work closely with the issuing authority, underwriters, bond counsel and other professionals to ensure that the bond documents properly protect our client's interests and that the deadlines for the financing are successfully met.

Business Planning: Our attorneys assist clients in determining the most advantageous form of organization, whether corporate, Subchapter S, partnership, limited liability company or otherwise. We assist in negotiating contracts, licensing, mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses, joint ventures, issuance of securities, venture capital transactions, and a variety of other business transactions.

Tax Planning and Appeals: Proper tax planning is essential for every business and individual. Our tax group, supported by a comprehensive tax library, provides specialized guidance on the tax ramifications of business decisions and transactions. Our tax group's goal is to provide solutions which take maximum advantage of Federal and state tax laws for our clients. In conjunction with our Litigation Department, the group represents taxpayers in audits, collection, and tax liability litigation with the state and Federal governments. Members of the group are: Robert A. Hetherington III and Martin J. Dever, Jr..