Berliner Cohen’s Modesto attorneys serve the community in matters of Employment, Corporate, Business, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. We are a Modesto law firm that prides itself on going above and beyond for our clients. When looking for the best Modesto law firms to manage your legal matters, look to those with a history of success and excellence.
Our Modesto lawyers are here for you from beginning to end, and we truly mean the beginning. Selecting the right firm and attorney can be difficult and just as important as the legal work you need done. But how do you go about finding Modesto business attorneys? The top things to consider are what you need and your desired outcome. Finding the best Modesto attorneys for your case begins with you.
We have listed some things to consider if you are new to the legal space and choosing an attorney below. The main things you want to think about when selecting your lawyer are personality, communication, and work ethic backed with knowledge and experience. That being said, the best evaluation of your attorney will come from you sitting down for an initial conversation and exploring your matter together.
Looking for a Personality Match
A Modesto lawyer’s personality is critical if you work with them long-term. Complex business endeavors can be both lengthy and confusing. A comfortable long-term relationship is vital for both the attorney and the client. You should feel you can trust them with sensitive information. Your lawyer can only work as competently as the information they receive. Likewise, if you have fears, doubts, or questions you need to be comfortable enough to voice them to your attorney. If your attorney doesn’t know you are struggling, they won’t be able to help you to the best of their ability. Berliner Cohen’s Modesto lawyers provide confidentiality and trust in every client relationship and a personal connection that seeks to aid clients even after all work is completed.
Communication with Your Modesto Attorney
Another factor to consider is communication. How often is your lawyer going to interact with you? Do you want to be informed of all developments along the way, or would you prefer only updates at critical junctures? Some cases can take a long time to settle. Throughout that time, you don’t want to feel like you are chasing down your lawyer for updates or vice versa, receiving too many updates about matters you may find tedious. Whether you’re hands-on or hands-off, it is always good to talk to your attorney about your expectations regarding communication. Berliner Cohen’s Modesto lawyers may handle multiple cases at once, but we know that your case is a priority for you. Setting expectations beforehand allows us to provide timely, accurate updates at your desired pace.
Work Ethic and Knowledge
Our Modesto law firm has a passionate and dedicated work ethic. Our attorneys consistently develop their skills and keep up with legal developments throughout their time at Berliner Cohen. You can expect our lawyers to be informed and well-versed in their field of expertise. When considering your ideal Modesto attorney, there are also different ways each may work on your case. Some attorneys work with paralegals and associate staff; others are a one-man operation. Before making your selection ask yourself whether you would be comfortable with other staff working on your case or if you expect only your selected attorney to handle the entire matter.
Modesto Law Firm Specializations
Our attorneys have deep expertise in many practice areas including:
- Modesto corporate law
- Modesto employment law
- Modesto mediation and arbitration
- Modesto tax law
- Modesto business litigation
- Modesto real estate litigation
- Modesto estate planning law
- Modesto trust law
- Modesto probate law
- Modesto hospitality law
- Modesto land use and municipal law
- Modesto commercial real estate law
Modesto Tax Attorneys
It is very common among legal clients to search for local expertise. There is a trust that comes with being able to meet and be advised by a highly experience attorney in your area. Our Modesto tax attorney experience includes real estate tax, corporate and partnership tax, state and local tax, international tax, cross-border transactions, FATCA and a wide variety of tax disputes and resolution. Our real estate tax experience includes complex forward and reverse 1031 exchanges, complex “drop and swap” and “swap and drop” transactions and related party exchanges. Our clients include many of the largest real estate developers in California.
Our Modesto lawyers are focused on tax law, and are able handle all aspects of corporate and partnership tax, advise on formation and operation of corporations, partnerships and (LLCs), and advise on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, corporate divisions and redemptions. We create complex partnership agreements, operating agreements, and other joint venture-type agreements, and understand the associated tax implications.
Our firm has deep expertise in the formation and operation of bankruptcy vehicles. With state and local tax, we advise clients on minimizing California franchise taxes, property taxes, sales taxes and use related to commercial, nonprofit and charitable entities. We also advise clients on international taxes, cross border transactions, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). We also represent clients in disputes and settlements with the IRS, the Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization, assessment organizations and many other state and federal courts.
Modesto Corporate Lawyers
Many of the best Modesto attorneys have deep experience with corporate law, all aspects of business funding, commercial transactions, real estate, franchises and Intellectual property. Our attorneys have considerable expertise in corporation formation, mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, early stage funding, and funding for established companies including public companies.
Modesto attorneys focused on company financing typically have experience that includes stock/unit ownership, capital structure, entity formation, compensation, non-compete agreements, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and all manner of exit strategies. Sometimes business litigation is required to resolve disputes. A Modesto corporate litigator should have experience in dispute resolutions, mediation and arbitration.
Evaluate the Experience of a Modesto Employment Lawyer
Modesto employment lawyers expertise includes areas like onboarding employees, pay guidelines, employee communications, employee agreements, employment termination and many other areas. Our employment attorneys know how to draft and enforce complex employment agreements, litigate and help avoid employee lawsuits and setup clean termination policies. Our employment attorneys are focused on representing employers and not employees.
Our San Jose and Modesto-based labor lawyers can also serve as in-house legal departments reviewing policies and ensuring compliance. They have an extensive record of favorable court rulings on summary judgements, verdicts, and appeals. Our attorneys provide both counsel and trial representation. Our employment lawyers have successfully represented employers in many types of legal cases, including discrimination, wrongful termination, class actions and civil rights litigation.
Finding the Best Modesto Law Firms for Mediation
Many Modesto lawyers and mediators are often former litigators and experts at dispute resolution. Modesto employer law firms experience should generally include business disputes, construction disputes, real estate disputes, handling employment law claims, environmental disputes and trust, probate and estate claims.
A Modesto arbitrator typically has deep experience at litigation, mediating disputes and negotiating binding arbitration. The process to hire a law firm, is meeting your potential attorney for interview, having a wide variety of questions discussed, discussing fees and laying out timetables. Regular check-ins should be a part of the relationship with your attorneys.
Looking for a Modesto Land Use Lawyer
Many of our Modesto-based lawyers are experts at land use and municipal law. They specialize in land use and municipal law will have experience with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), development agreements, due diligence, eminent domain law, mixed-use projects, green/LEED development, Subdivision Map Act, environmentally sensitive properties, all types of zoning, special taxes and general taxes and assessment districts. We have a large group of land use and municipal lawyers and an introductory call can be set up at your convenience.
Modesto Trust Attorney - Finding the Right One
Our Modesto-based probate and trust attorneys experience includes estate disputes, administration of trusts, estate tax returns, qualified domestic trusts (QDOT), irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, probate of wills and trusts, access to trust and probate estate assets, post death tax planning, allocation and distribution of assets, environmental property cleanups, leasing or sale of real property in trust and trust disputes. Trust lawyer experience should also include advance health care directives, durable powers of attorneys, how to avoid probate, QTIP trusts, marriage related trusts and incapacity. Working with local Modesto attorneys who focuses on trusts and probate is preferred by many of our clients.
You can download our Estate Planning 101 ebook, which was written by our San Jose and Modesto-based probate and trust attorneys.A Modesto lawyer who specializes in probate and trusts is available today and we urge you to give us a call.
Conclusion
As you work through your search for the best Modesto attorneys for your case, remember to consider the knowledge and experience of the attorneys as well as their personality, communication, and work ethic. These factors will help you make the right selection for your legal needs.
About Berliner Cohen
Berliner Cohen is a Modesto law firm in Northern California with offices in Modesto, Merced, and San Jose. Our attorneys are actively involved with local and state bar associations including Stanislaus County Bar Association, and organizations like Estate Planning Council of Stanislaus County.
You can view Berliner Cohen’s LinkedIn profile, Bloomberg profile, and our other profiles on Trust Analytica, US News Best Law Firms, and BCG Attorney Search.
Our Modesto attorneys practice law in the areas of business and real estate litigation, corporate law, estate planning, hospitality law, labor and employment law, land use and municipal law, real estate, and tax law. The firm also provides mediation services for business disputes.
Serving the Modesto Community
The Modesto attorneys at Berliner Cohen, LLP are dedicated to their clients and committed to the communities in which we live and work. For over 50 years, philanthropy has been one of our core values. We provide financial support through significant gifts to a range of community agencies and non-profit organizations.
Our attorneys draw from their involvement in local organizations to assist these community agencies in matters they need guidance with. Our commitment is to enhance these organizations, promote their sustainability, and augment the services they provide to clients and donors.
Awards and Accolades
Berliner Cohen and our attorneys are honored to be the recipient of numerous awards over the years. We appear annually in the best Modesto attorneys’ directories. Those honors include:
- Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, click here for a full list of recognized attorneys
- Best Lawyers by BestLawyers.com, click here for a full list of recognized attorneys
Contact Our Modesto Attorneys
To connect with a Modesto lawyer about your business’s legal needs, please contact the Modesto office at 209.576.0111.