Willman & Silvaggio understands the unique legal needs associated with creating and running a business, planning and administering an estate, defending the rights of a business in legal disputes and protecting the interests of municipal governments. The administrative and business transactions that are encountered are a common denominator in all of these situations. We work with our clients to provide direction, counseling and support for the long-term welfare of their business or governmental entity.

The complexity of administrative requirements that demand legal support has increased dramatically in the last few years. Our firm has expanded its original insurance defense focus by creating effective strategies developed for administrative and business transactions. These services are delivered with the same attention to detail, aggressive advocacy, and a focus on results that have been the hallmark of our firm since its inception.

Business Disputes and Torts

Business torts can cause significant damage to a business, and the attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio are prepared to advise businesses on preventative measures to deter such incidents before they begin.  Business torts are often complex matters involving multiple layers of relationships, extensively detailed contracts, and rare or conflicting legal issues. Willman & Silvaggio’s business attorneys have years of experience in defending companies of all sizes, and will represent your company’s needs with the diligence and experience that your business deserves.

Corporate Transactions

The creation of a new business is a demanding process.  Whether you are creating a corporation, limited liability entity, partnership or a non-profit organization, there are many details that must be organized, executed and monitored to ensure a business’ success.  Our attorneys assist in all phases of business law, including the structuring of the business entity, contract negotiations, acquisitions and sales, and financing transactions.

Estate Planning and Administration

A good business plan should always include a plan for the future.  Therefore, our legal team includes attorneys skilled in planning and administering estates of all sizes.  Attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio know that the events surrounding the loss of a loved one can be an emotional and confusing time.  Our attorneys understand the delicate nature of such an event, and are able to provide the necessary support surrounding the death of a business associate or a loved one.  In addition, our attorneys are skilled at drafting wills and powers of attorney to ensure that your business plan is maintained during an otherwise difficult time. 

Municipal Government

The attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio actively defend local municipalities in all areas of legal needs.  Our attorneys remain active in the communities that they represent, so that they can recognize and address legal issues as they arise.  Through our attorneys’ years of experience representing local government, they are skilled at successfully resolving all aspects of governmental litigation.

Commercial Litigation

Lawsuits encountered in the course of business can be both a risk and an opportunity.  Willman & Silvaggio has handled matters including UCC matters, unfair business practices, environmental contamination, product liability, labor and employment law disputes (including wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment), partnership and shareholder disputes, false advertising, and disputes pertaining to real estate, licensing agreements and service transactions.  We work with and for our clients to resolve disputes, using our experience and reputation to seek methods of alternative dispute resolution.  If all attempts to reach a compromised settlement or resolution fail, our attorneys are prepared to protect and enforce our clients’ rights through litigation.

Corporate Law

Our attorneys have counseled small businesses to large corporations that found themselves in the midst of litigation.  It requires the wisdom of an experienced law firm such as Willman & Silvaggio to understand how to handle litigation, whether contentious or not. At the same time, our attorneys realize that working towards an out of court settlement may be in the best interest of the client.

When it comes to representing our corporate clients, the attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio possess experience in negotiating and drafting contracts, drafting articles of incorporation and by-laws, representing clients in disputes involving leases, and various matters that require litigation.  Regardless of the area of corporate law necessitates our assistance, our attorneys will provide forthright and wise counsel.

Whether we represent large corporations doing business in multiple areas on a national scale, medium sized corporations with a regional focus, a small start-up business, or a nonprofit concern working to help others, the attorneys at Willman & Silvaggio will bring their years of accumulated knowledge and expertise to bear on the challenges your business faces.