Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice provides comprehensive legal services to help businesses thrive at every stage of their lifecycle; from the formation, operation and regulation of small startups to large corporations. We advise clients on a wide range of matters, including:
- Business formation and structure (LLCs, corporations, partnerships)
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Employment and executive agreements
- Risk management and regulatory issues
Whether you’re launching a new venture, negotiating a major transaction, or navigating day-to-day operations, our team provides practical, strategic legal counsel tailored to your business goals.
We work closely with business owners, executives, and boards to ensure that legal decisions support long-term growth and minimize risk.
Estate Planning
Proper estate planning ensures that your assets are protected, your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are cared for—both during your lifetime and after. Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and your legacy. Our firm provides compassionate, thorough guidance in all aspects of estate planning, helping clients make informed decisions about how their assets are managed and distributed. We assist individuals and families with:
- Drafting wills to ensure your wishes are clearly documented and legally binding
- Establishing trusts to manage assets, reduce taxes, and avoid probate
- Creating powers of attorney for healthcare and financial decisions in the event of incapacity
- Updating existing estate plans as laws or life circumstances change
Whether you’re just starting your estate planning or need to revise an existing plan, our goal is to provide peace of mind with clear, personalized legal solutions.
We work closely with you to create a plan that reflects your values and protects what matters most.
Estate Administration & Guardianship
When someone passes away, their estate (assets and debts) needs to be settled. Estate administration is the process of handling an individual’s assets and liabilities when one passes away. Our firm provides advice and caring guidance to ensure court requirements are met and one’s wishes regarding the distribution of assets are complied with. We assist with establishing legal guardianships for those who are unable to care for themselves due to age, illness, or disability. Whether you’re seeking guardianship for a child, an aging parent, or a dependent adult, we provide experienced, compassionate support through every stage of the process:
- Appointment of Personal Representative/Guardian: Preparation and filing of court documents and attendance in court for the appointment of a personal representative or guardian
- Representation of Personal Representative/Guardian: We assist and provide guidance to ensure court requirements are met and assets and liabilities are managed and distributed.
- Preparation of Accountings: We routinely prepare all documents and accountings required by the court to property administer an estate
- Litigation: When legal disputes arise involving disagreements among family members we are able to assess the situation, explain legal options and attend court in an effort to protect one interests
Our goal is to give you confidence and clarity as you make important decisions about your future and the people you care about most.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy offers a legal framework for individuals and businesses to address overwhelming debt by providing a structured approach to either eliminate certain debts or establish a manageable repayment plan while offering protection from creditor actions. There are several types of bankruptcy, most commonly referred to by chapters of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and Cheek Legal specializes in Chapters 7, 11 and 13.
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy provides a path for individuals and businesses to discharge debt; there is no repayment plan involved in this type of bankruptcy and instead, a bankruptcy trustee is appointed to liquidate all non-exempt assets of the debtor and distributes the proceeds to creditors. This type of bankruptcy provides an opportunity for individuals to have a ‘fresh start’ financially with the discharged debts no longer an impediment.
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is a form of bankruptcy that allows individuals and businesses to reorganize their debts and avoid liquidation; specifically, this type of bankruptcy allows individuals and businesses to continue operating and retain assets while reorganizing their debts.
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy provides a path for individuals with steady income to propose a repayment plan for their debts over a period of three (3) to five (5) years from the date of filing; this form of bankruptcy is designed to help debtors manage and repay their debts and keep their assets.
