High Quality Legal Representation
COMPANY INFORMATION
Clarke Law Firm is dedicated to effectively and efficiently serving our clients by providing premium legal services. In addition, the firm offers its clients an education that will save them money and may help avoid costly future legal fees.
The firm offers a full range of services from Immigration & Naturalization, Business, Litigation, and Estate Planning law to individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations.
ABOUT ATTORNEY YEMANE CLARKE
Yemane Clarke is in private
law practice in Stone Mountain, Georgia and Houston, Texas. He
is licensed to practice law in Texas and Georgia. Mr. Clarke has
experience litigating complex civil and business law matters.
He has a strong background in real estate law having been an escrow
officer and fee attorney for a title company, and a license Texas
mortgage broker. He is currently pursuing an LL.M. in Tax
from The University of Alabama School of Law (Expected: 2012).
Only a very small percentage of the United States lawyers continue
after a J.D. Degree to distinguish themselves by obtaining an
LL.M.
EDUCATION
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, THURGOOD MARSHALL
SCHOOL OF LAW, Houston,
Juris Doctor, May 2003
o Graduated cum laude
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW
LL.M. , Tax , 2010 — 2012 (expected)
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, J. MACK ROBINSON
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, Atlanta,
Bachelor of Business Administration, August, 1999
BAR ADMISSION & ACTIVITIES
o Member, State Bar of Georgia, 2009
o Member, State Bar of Texas, 2003
o Licensed to Practice Law in United States Tax Court
o Licensed to Practice Law in the Federal Court by the United
States District Court
For the Northern District of Georgia
o Licensed to Practice Law in the Federal Court by the United
States District Court
For the Southern District of Texas
o Licensed to Practice Law before the United States Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit
o Licensed to Practice Law before the Supreme Court of Texas
o Licensed to Practice Law before the Supreme Court of Georgia
o Licensed to Practice Law before the Court of Appeals of the
State of Georgia
o Graduate of Texas Criminal Defense Trial College
o Mediation Course, completed 40 Hours of basic mediation training,
2002
ABOUT SHANELLE CLARKE, JD, Law Clerk
Juris Doctorate- Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law- May, 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration- Georgia State University
Organizations and Certifications
Phi Delta Phi Law International Fraternity
American Association for Justice
Texas Certified Mediator
IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION LAW (Immigration Question)
o All Family Immigration Matters
o All Business Immigration Matters
o Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residency/Green Card
o Naturalization/Citizenship
o Extension of Status/Change of Status
o Consulate Processing
o Immigration Court Hearing Removal Representation
o Immigration Court Hearing Voluntary Departure Representation
o EOIR Appeals
o Federal Court Litigation
o Asylum
The attorneys assist individuals and businesses with Immigration matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking this link Immigration attorney or by phone or email.
TIPS
1. If your not a U.S. citizen
or Permanent resident, you have to carry a passport.
2. If you grossly over stay your B-2 Visa, you are out of status.
Pay attention to Expiration
Date on your I-94.
3. If considering adoption, please adopt the child before 16 years
of age.
4. Any criminal penalty punishable by a year or more may subject
you to removal hearing (including Deferred Adjudication).
U.S. Immigration Lawyers
Example of legal fees:
Office Consultation $150
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
* If hired consultation fee is credited to your legal fees.
The lawyers assist individuals and businesses with Immigration matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking this link Immigration lawyers or by phone or email.
BUSINESS LAWYER (Business Law Question)
o Contract Drafting
o Preparing Employee Contracts & Handbooks
o Business Entity Formation (Corporations, LLC's, Partnerships)
o Business Litigation
o Contract Negotiations
We are experienced transactional and litigation attorney and well
positioned to assist you with your business planning matters.
I have relevant experience in forming and running small businesses,
Entertainment & Financial start ups, and have drafted, negotiated
and reviewed contracts in a variety of practice areas.
One of the things that I would ask you to consider is what your ultimate goals in your business. You can legally protect your assets and pass on your wealth to the next generation without risking your freedom with a carefully legitimate estate plan and business plan. Please contact me for a no-cost, no-obligation telephone consultation. At that time, we can discuss your business goals, formation issues, and fee arrangements.
The firm assist individuals, sole proprietors,
partnerships, and corporations with Business Law Matters. If you
have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please
contact us by clicking this link business attorney
or by phone or email.
INFORMATION
Usually, the start of a new business entails the filing of proper
paper work with the State and the IRS and timing is essential.
The process begins with selecting the type of business entity
you wish to conduct business under such as a sole proprietor,
partnerships, corporations, or limited liability company.
A sole proprietor is a stand alone person who is in complete control of their business and are personally liable for any liabilities that occurs in operating their business. A partnership consists of two or more persons in agreement to operate a business. This form of business can be established by written agreement or an informal agreement and each partner is usually responsible for the liabilities that occur in operation of the Partnership. However, the partnership differs from a sole proprietorship in that the partnership is actually considered a separate entity. For tax purposes, both types of entities owners are personally responsible for the taxes of the entities.
However, there exist several different types of partnerships that are general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership. Generally, in a limited liability partnership the partners are afforded the protection of limited liability. In essence, it affords them the same protection as a corporation.
A Corporation is a separate entity that
is incorporated with a state and consists of shareholders that
adhere to the articles of incorporation, shareholder agreement
or bylaws. If properly operated, a corporation may have a special
protection of limited liability. For tax purposes, most corporations
have to pay two taxes. Thus, this sometimes makes it unpopular
with small business owners. However, with an S-Corporation it
affords the protection of a regular corporation but the shareholders
are taxed personally and it is has certain restrictions. Next,
the newest entity type is known as a limited liability company
which is somewhat of a hybrid of a corporation and a partnership.
It is afforded the protection of a corporation and the ease of
operations like a partnership. Further, it may be taxed as a sole
proprietor, a partnership, or a corporation .
BUSINESS ATTORNEY
The firm assist business owners and individuals with business matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking this link business lawyer or by phone or email.
Example of fees:
Letter $250
Non Disclosure $300
Office Consultation $150-$250
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
* If hired consultation fee is credited to your legal fees.
Initial review of a document $45 per page (negotiation not included),
your attorney will review and advise you regarding the document
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
o Contract Drafting
o Publishing Administration
o Copyright & Trademark Registration
o (Partnership & Corporation Formation) Business Entity Formation
of a Production Co., Record Co., Publishing Co., or Management
Co.
o Review & Negotiation of Entertainment, Sports, and Endorsement
Contracts
o Sample Clearance, Contract Breaches, and Litigation Consultation
o Drafting and Negotiation Film & Television Contracts
o Career Advice
o Dispute Resolution With Third Parties
Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer
Attorney Yemane Clarke assist artists,athletes, and companies with Entertainment & Sports business matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking the link above or by phone or email.
INFORMATION
Currently, the career of an entertainer or athlete is often 2
years or less. Thus, during the beginning of their career the
entertainer or athlete needs to make sure they secure enough money,
equity, and future financial security to survive for the rest
of their life. This is why it is important to have an attorney
negotiate on your behalf and to guide you in your important financial
decisions. The common mistake new entertainers make is signing
a contract for an agreed amount of money without representation.
This often results in later expensive legal bills, and spending
more money to acquire the rights you signed away in your contract.
An attorney can negotiate contracts, furnish advice on business
and tax matters, seek endorsement, estate planning, legal consultations,
and assist with off-season employment.
Attorney Yemane Clarke can assist you with your entertainment law matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking the link above or by phone or email.
Office Consultation $150
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
* If hired consultation fee is credited to your legal fees.
WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING
ATTORNEY(Wills & Estate Question)
The firm provides knowledgeable legal advice and offers effective
help in aiding families with estate planning matters.
Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Declaration of Guardianships, Medical Power of Attorneys, Directives to Physician, Living Wills, Premarital Agreements, and other Estate Planning documents.
o WILLS & TRUST
o LIVING TRUST, LIFE INSURANCE TRUST, QTIP TRUST, CHILD TRUST
o POWER OF ATTORNEY
o GUARDIANSHIP
o Petition for Letters of Administration
o Real Estate Transfers (Warranty Deed)
o Living Wills, Medical Power of Attorney
o Probate & Estate Representation
o Premarital Agreement & Postnuptial Agreement
In the area of preparing Wills and Trusts, and handling Probate matters, it is very important that all financial information be obtained so that the most appropriate plan can be developed and implemented. Such course of action could include a Will and -where minor children or children with special needs are involved, or for tax purposes - a Trust might be recommended. In addition, a Durable Power of Attorney (for finances); a Designation of Patient Advocate (for making medical treatment decisions); a Living Will (giving direction for dealing with terminal illnesses); and real estate and other transfers - need to be considered as potentially meaningful components of a comprehensive Estate Plan .
WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING
LAWYER
Example of fees:
Office Consultation $150
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
* If hired consultation fee is credited to your legal fees.
The firm assist individuals with estate planning matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking this link wills & estate planning attorney or by phone or email.
DIVORCEMENOW.NET (contact us)
Attorney Yemane Clarke provides knowledgeable legal advice and offers effective help in these often distressing personal situations. He strives to reach a just and fair agreement between our client and their spouse. If an acceptable agreement cannot be reached, we vigorously pursue and protect your rights in court.
In Divorce and Divorce-related cases, people are under a great deal of stress. One of the goals of the Attorney-Client relationship is for clients to be able to leave the problem, regardless of what it is, with the attorney, so that the client will be relieved of the stress created by the problem.
I represent the client's best interest by being a "problem solver." I take the burden away from the client and address the problem directly, while keeping the client informed. In addition, I am careful to review any other legal needs required by the client to provide "full service" for someone going through a divorce, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorneys, Medical Powers of Attorneys, and Living Wills.
Family Law practiced limited to the following areas:
o Divorce
o Child Support
o Adoption
o Modifications
Atlanta Divorce Lawyer
What Is An Uncontested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce occurs when: (a) there are no disagreements between you and your spouse over any financial or divorce-related issues (i.e., child custody and support, division of marital property or spousal support); and (b) your spouse either agrees to the divorce, or fails to appear in the divorce action.
Our fees will be discussed upon completion of the first consultation.
The attorney prefers to meet with a client before discussing fees
as each client’s case varies. At that time, we will discuss
your retainer, against which the attorney's hourly fees and the
case expenses (filing fees, process server fees, court reporter
fees, copy charges, etc.) will be charged.
Attorney Yemane Clarke assist individuals with family law matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clicking the link above or by phone or email.
EXAMPLE OF FEES:
DIVORCE PRICES
Office Consultation $150
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
* If hired consultation fee is credited to your legal fees.
TAXATION LAW
* Business planning
* Tax controversy litigation (federal, state, and local tax matters)
* International tax planning
* Estate planning (advanced estate planning, wills, a power of
attorney, trusts, business succession and asset protection services)
* Domestic tax planning
* Tax Litigation
* Audit Defense
* Offer in Comprimise (complet analysis of whether you qualify
for this program)
* Levy / Garnishment (stopping levy of assets and wage garnishment)
* Innocent Spouse Relief
* IRS Whistleblower reward for reporting large cases of tax fraud.
* Tax-Exempt Organizations
The Firm provides legal services in Dekalb,
Fulton, Gwinett, and Cobb Counties. We also provides legal services
in Stone Mountain, Conyers, Austell, Douglasville, Atlanta, and
Decatur, Georgia. The Firm provides legal services in Harris,
Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Galveston Counties. We also provides
legal services in Houston, Spring, Conroe, Sugar Land, Humble,
and Cypress, Texas.
