Affordable Fees & Personal Attention to Every Case
ESTATE, TRUST | LIFE CARE PLANNING WEALTH TRANSFER
PROBATE
DIVORCE| FAMILY
PERSONAL INJURY
LITIGATION (LAWSUITS)
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
TAX LAWYER | TAX ATTORNEY
* Estate planning (advanced estate planning, wills, a power of
attorney, trusts, business succession and asset protection services)
* Wealth Transfer Planning
* Prenuptial Agreement
* Postnuptial Agreement
* Business Exiting Plan
* Business planning
* Domestic tax planning
* International tax planning
The firm assist individuals and businesses with tax matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clinking the link above or by phone or email.
Divorce Attorney| Family Law Attorney
Pursuant to Georgia Law, there are thirteen (13) grounds upon which a complaint for divorce may be brought by one spouse against the other. The most common ground for divorce involves a situation upon which there exists "irreconcilable differences" between the parties, and as a result the marriage is considered to be "irretrievably broken."
Divorce can be Uncontested, in which the parties agree on the
distribution of assets, debts, child support, visitation and child
custody. Divorce can also be Contested, in which the parties do
not agree on the distribution of assets, debts, visitation, child
support or child custody, and a Judge has to make an equitable
distribution of assets and make a decision on child custody, visitation
and support that is in the best interest of the child(ren).
The Clarke Law Office, LLC provides knowledgeable legal advice
and offers effective help in these often distressing personal
situations. Our firm 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.
The Clarke Law Office, LLC, practices in the following areas:
o Divorce
o Child Support
o Custody
o Visitation
o Adoption
o Guardianship
o Legitimation
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.
The Clarke Law Office, LLC assist individuals with family law
matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with
an attorney, please contact us by clinking on the contact us link.
IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION LAW (contact us)
o All Family 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
The firm assist individuals and businesses with immigration matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clinking the link above 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
The firm assist individuals and businesses with immigration matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clinking the link above or by phone or email.
BUSINESS LAWYER (contact us)
o Contract Drafting
o Preparing Employee Contracts & Handbooks
o Business Entity Formation (Corporations, LLC's, Partnerships)
o Commercial Lease Negotiation
o Business Litigation
o Contract Negotiations
o Non Profit Business
o Foundation Set
o Charitable Contribution Planning
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
the link above 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 the link above or by phone or email.
Example of fees:
Office Consultation $150-$250
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
o Contract Drafting
o Publishing Administration
o Copyright & Trademark Protection
o Business Entity Formation of a Production Co., Record Co., Publishing
Co., or Management Co.
o Review & Negotiation of Entertainment, Sports, and Endorsement
Contracts
o Deal Shopping, Sample Clearance, Contract Breaches, and Litigation
Consultation
o Drafting and Negotiation Film & Television Contracts
The Clarke Law Office, LLC 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 clinking 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.
ESTATE, TRUST, LIFE
CARE PLANNING
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 ESTATE PLANNING
& ADMINISTRATION
o Wills & Trust
o Living Trust, Life Insurance Trust, QTIP Trust, Child Trust
o
Estate and Gift Taxes Planning
o Charitable Planning
o Closely-held Business Planning
o
Wealth Transfer Planning
o Prenuptial
Agreement
LIFE CARE PLANNING
o POWER OF ATTORNEY
o GUARDIANSHIP
o Real Estate Transfers (Warranty Deed)
o Living Wills, Medical Power of Attorney
o Premarital Agreement & Postnuptial Agreement
In the area of preparing Wills,
Trusts, Estate planning and Tax planning 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
PROBATE ATTORNEY
The Clarke Law Office, LLC assist individuals with probate
matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with
an attorney, please contact us by clinking the link above or by
phone or email.
We handle:
FIDUCIARY & ESTATE,
GIFT TAX LITIGATION
o Probate Court- Will Contest
o Breach of Fiduciary Obligation
Example of fees:
Office Consultation $150
15 minute phone consultation $50
Email consultation $75
The Clarke Law Office's litigation practice focuses on business,
probate, tax litigation and civil law litigation cases.
The firm provides knowledgeable legal advice and offers effective
help in these often distressing personal or business situations.
Resolving disputes is a large part of our practice. Our
firm strives to reach a just and fair agreement between our client
and the other party. If an acceptable agreement cannot be reached,
we vigorously pursue and protect your rights in court.
We represent the client's best interest by being a "problem
solver." We take the burden away from the client and address
the problem directly, while keeping the client informed. In addition,
we are careful to review any other legal needs required by the
client to provide "full service" for someone going through
a court matter, including Wills, trusts, Powers of Attorneys,
Medical Powers of Attorneys, and Living Wills.
The Clarke Law Office, LLC assist individuals with personal injury matters. If you have any questions or would like to meet with an attorney, please contact us by clinking the link above or by phone or email.
We handle:
Automobile Accidents
Truck Accidents
and all Serious Injuries
If you are injured in an automobile accident you should seek medical attention immediately, and do the following:
o Get the other
Driver's Insurance Information
o Call the Police
o Seek Medical Attention
Immediately if needed
o Contact a Lawyer
Immediately
o Write down notes
about the accident and your injuries.
o Write down the
name and contact information for any witnesses
o Take good Photographs
We will travel to your location and no fees required to paid until the case settles.
The Firm provides legal services in
Atlanta, Georgia, Fulton county, Dekalb county, Cobb county,
Gwinnett county, Rockdale county, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Lithonia,
Snellville, Lawrenceville, Roswell, Conyers, Douglassville, Duluth,
Kennesaw, Liburn, Powder Springs, Union City, Alphertta, Buford,
Chamblee, College Park and surrounding cities. Houston,
Texas.
