Practice Areas
Guevara, Phippard & James' transactional and litigation expertise extends to general business, corporate and other issues both in the United States and beyond its borders. Our foundation of case management is sensitive to the time and cost constraints of every client, whether large or small.
Our civil litigation attorneys handle all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, trials in both state and federal courts, arbitration, and mediation. As the representative for both plaintiffs and defendants, Guevara, Phippard & James renders legal assistance in a wide variety of cases, from matters affecting national entities to individuals with small concerns. Our substantial litigation experience includes commercial, business, real estate, environmental, employment, products liability, financial institution fraud and tort liability claims.
Guevara, Phippard & James' attorneys are trained in case budgeting and in applying decision analysis theory to evaluate litigation risks. These techniques actively involve the client in litigation decision making, while helping to manage costs and to maximize beneficial outcomes.
- Bankruptcy
- Business Tranactions
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Collection
- Corporate
- Corporate Formation
- Domestic and International Taxation
- Employment
- Environmental
- Personal Injury
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Trademark
Business
Our experienced transactional lawyers assist clients forming corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. We provide analysis and counsel on employment law matters and in the preparation of business agreements, including employment agreements, business purchases, sales and distribution agreements, and commission agreements, as well as exit strategies. We also assist in the acquisition, development, licensing, and protection of intellectual property rights.
Business and Commercial Transactions including Corporations
Copyrights
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Litigation and dispute resolution are a major focus of our law practice. We successfully represent plaintiffs and defendants in general civil litigation, commercial and real estate matters in both state and federal courts. We use alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, to provide clients with meaningful results without litigation.
Divorce
Environmental Litigation
Clients owning real property which has been or becomes contaminated with toxic substances can look to the firm for analysis and, if necessary, litigation support to resolve environmental issues.
Real Estate
Our real estate attorneys provide sophisticated representation in all aspects of real estate acquisition, land use, development, financing, ownership, leasing, condemnation, and disposition.
Family Law
Our lawyers handle divorce, child custody and other family law matters. Our bilingual and transborder litigation experience and contacts with Mexican lawyers enable us to effectively represent clients on both sides of the border.
Intellectual Property
Limited Liability Companies Partnerships
Probate
Trademarks
Trusts and Estates
Wills