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  PRACTICE AREAS


  Business Law & Bankruptcy

Russell & Silver has extensive experience advising clients on the best business entity to meet the needs and goals of each client, and linking the client with a lender to create a sound financial footing for your business. We have represented both lenders and entrepreneurs in a wide variety and complexity of commercial matters For a mature business in financial difficulty or lenders dealing with this situation, members of the firm have successfully negotiated restructuring and workout arrangements to help save a business. As a last resort, our firm can help you through the orderly termination of the business, including the protections afforded businesses and creditors in bankruptcy. Our extensive experience in bankruptcy issues can help you possibly avoid that end.

Estate Planning & Trust Law

Through the many years of experience with clients in this area, the members of Russell & Silver offer a broad array of personalized services, from the creation of wills and trusts focused on your personal goals to planning for the succession of family business, substantial real estate or other holdings, planning which can minimize gift and estate taxes and protect against catastrophic health care costs. Our experienced attorneys and staff can help you in the efficient and cost-effective probate administration of decedents' estates, trusts and guardianships.

Litigation & Trial Practice

Russell & Silver is committed to the prompt, fair and efficient resolution of disputes. All members of the firm have trial experience, but one member, Richard Silver, specializes in this area. His reputation as an aggressive and fair litigator will help bring your dispute to a satisfactory conclusion, whether by means of alternative dispute resolution or civil litigation. Using a team approach to problem solving, every member of the firm and their collective experience are there to help you.

Real Estate Transactions & Litigation

For residential or business real estate transactions, we are committed to providing prompt and cost effective service. Members of the firm are approved attorneys for most lenders, and we handle transactions in Piscataquis, Penobscot, Waldo, Hancock and Washington Counties. We take pride in the quality and timeliness of our service, and are staffed to handle transactions of every degree of complexity. We will keep you informed at each stage of the transaction. For clients accustomed to dealing with title companies, we have formed Evergreen Title Company. Russell & Silver brings over 30 years of experience to the resolution of real estate disputes and problems. Members of the firm have represented developers and individuals on various land use issues before many town planning, zoning appeals boards and in civil litigation.

Russell & Silver, P.A. - 145 Exchange Street
Bangor, Maine 04401 - 207-942-8244 info@rlslaw.com