Our estate planning attorneys have many years of experience in the estate planning area. Our advanced knowledge includes an understanding of the most recent developments in the laws pertaining to wills, trusts, and estate taxes. Our attorneys invest the time necessary to understand the unique estate planning needs of each client. We serve those with modest estate planning needs, as well as those whose wealth calls for the application of multiple estate-tax-planning strategies. For those with urgent estate planning needs, we offer Compassion Planning, our “on call” expedited estate planning service. To access the Compassion Planning service after regular business hours and on weekends, call 513-398-4646.
Wills, Power of Attorneys, Living Wills, and Prenuptial Agreements
Living Trusts and other probate avoidance vehicles
Estate and Trust Administration, Guardianships
Estate and Gift Tax Planning, A/B trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Succession Planning for Family Businesses
FLPs, LLCs, GRATs, QPRTs, Multigenerational Trusts
Special Needs Trusts for the Disabled
Estate Planning for Non-Citizen U.S. Residents
401(k) Plans, IRAs and other qualified and nonqualified Retirement Plans
Domestic and Foreign Asset Protection Trusts
Sale of Business and Business Assets
Charitable Trusts
Sams Fischer Real Estate Law represents developers, investors, business owners, homebuilders, private schools, and individuals in all aspects of zoning and land use matters. We work with our clients to guide them through governmental regulations to secure appropriate zoning and development entitlements for their properties. Whether seeking approvals from or negotiating with public officials and/or government staff, our goal is to assist with real estate transactions and provide creative and effective results while establishing and maintaining positive long-term relationships between our clients and the approving authorities.
Administrative approvals and appeals including variances, conditional uses, records plans, subdivisions,
building and fire code issues
Annexation
Partnerships
Commercial, Residential and Ground Leasing
Cooperative Economic Development Agreements
Joint Economic Development Agreements
Tax Increment Financing
Establishing Special Assessment Districts
Traditional and reverse 1031 tax free exchanges
Document preparation including condominium and homeowners associations covenants, conditions and restrictions, REAs
Land Acquisition
Land Use Planning Development
Land Use Litigation
Zoning/PUD/Site Plan and Development Plan
Commercial Title Insurance
Contract Negotiations
Closings
In working with executors of wills, Sams Fischer determines the proper disposition of the estate, taking into consideration the tax consequences and the heirs of the estate. We assist the executor in moving the estate through the probate court. Our attorneys file the necessary documents, appear at hearings, and assist with disposition of the estate.
Full Administrations
Relief Administrations
Sams Fischer represents a wide range of clients including corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and non-profits. From small businesses to large corporations, Sams Fischer is prepared to meet your business law and tax law needs.
Contract and Commercial Litigation
Construction Disputes
Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies
ESOPs
Buy-Sell Agreements
Civil Rights Litigation including Sexual Harassment, Sex and Age Discrimination, Reverse Discrimination, Fair Labor Standards
Start-Up of a Corporation, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership or Joint Venture.
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations, Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient structure and consummation.
Minimize effective tax rates
Representation before the Internal Revenue Service and various state and local tax agencies
Corporate Franchise, Income, Personal Property, Real Property and Sales and Use Tax matters
Negotiation of various state and local tax incentives for the relocation or expansion of facilities
Sams Fischer represents a wide range of clients including corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and non-profits. From small businesses to large corporations, Sams Fischer is prepared to meet your business law and tax law needs.
Traditional Business models in the practice of law no longer meet the needs of many clients. The hourly rate imposes a wedge between the client and the attorney, creating an impact of compromising legal services. This is where our House Counsel Model impacts the way we do business
At Sams Fischer we work very hard at developing a relationship with out clients. Our goal is to step beyond merely doing projects on behalf of clients and to move to a relationship in which we can truly add value to our clients as a going concern. Many clients realize that they have consistent needs for legal and business guidance, contract review, human resources and employment law, and all of the additional assistance necessary to develop a successful business enterprise. Nonetheless, these clients often find that employing in house counsel and developing the tools to run a successful legal support office are cost prohibitive. Likewise, engaging the services of a law firm can lead to hourly rates that are unpredictable and discourage use of necessary legal services. For this reason, Sams Fischer has developed its House Counsel program. In essence, under this program, the client is billed a flat monthly rate based upon expected hours of service use, and Sams Fischer serves the client’s full legal needs, excepting only litigation issues. In this way, the client is able to budget its legal needs and without fearing the hourly rate every time he or she picks up the telephone. This program facilitates the development of the relationship between the client and Sams Fischer, allowing us to get to know you, your business, your clients and your officers and employees. This developed relationship assists us in providing the client with quality, effective legal assistance. As opposed to employing a single attorney as “In House Counsel”, our House Counsel program allows the client to use the entire resources of Sams Fischer, its trained people, software support, and the infrastructure that we have developed through years of experience at a very reasonable cost.
Tax Law
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations,
Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient
structure and consummation.
Minimize effective tax rates
Business Law
Contract and Commercial Litigation
Construction Disputes
Commercial Collection
Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies
ESOPs
Buy-Sell Agreements
Civil Rights Litigation including Sexual Harassment,
Sex and Age Discrimination, Reverse Discrimination,
Fair Labor Standards
Start-Up of a Corporation, Limited Liability Companies,
Partnership or Joint Venture.
Drafting and Negotiating Agreements and all areas of
General Business Representation including Non-Profit.
Sale of Business and Business Assets
Mergers
Acquisitions
Corporate Governance issues
Corporate reorganization and restructuring
Tax Law
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations,
Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient
structure and consummation.
Minimize effective tax rates
Representation before the Internal Revenue Service
and various state and local tax agencies
Corporate Franchise, Income, Personal Property,
Real Property and Sales and Use Tax matters
Negotiation of various state and local tax incentives
for the relocation or expansion of facilities
Business Law
Contract and Commercial Litigation
Construction Disputes
Commercial Collection
Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies
ESOPs
Buy-Sell Agreements
Civil Rights Litigation including Sexual Harassment,
Sex and Age Discrimination, Reverse Discrimination,
Fair Labor Standards
Start-Up of a Corporation, Limited Liability Companies,
Partnership or Joint Venture.
Drafting and Negotiating Agreements and all areas of
General Business Representation including Non-Profit.
Sale of Business and Business Assets
Mergers
Acquisitions
Corporate Governance issues
Corporate reorganization and restructuring
Tax Law
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations,
Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient
structure and consummation.
Minimize effective tax rates
Representation before the Internal Revenue Service
and various state and local tax agencies
Corporate Franchise, Income, Personal Property,
Real Property and Sales and Use Tax matters
Negotiation of various state and local tax incentives
for the relocation or expansion of facilities
At Sams Fischer, our
domestic relations attorneys will assist you in helping make those legal decisions that will affect your future. Sams Fischer is not about a quick fix; we listen to what you have to say and carefully explain how Ohio laws will affect you and your family. Our
divorce services cover family attorney representation for divorce, child support, spousal support, and
child custody. We offer a compassionate approach to reaching a settlement that is in your best interest.
Marital Property and Debts Disputes
Alimony, Maintenance, and Spousal Support
Child Custody
Visitation
Child Support
Termination of Parental Rights
Premarital or Prenuptial Agreements
Disputes or Claims of International Child Abduction
You are considering adoption! This is a wonderful and frightening period of your life. At Sams Fischer we have lengthy experience in assisting our clients through every phase of the adoption process. Whether you have an agency working with you or are involved in a
private adoption, domestic or
international adoption, we have the experience and contacts that you need.
At Sams Fischer, we have significant experience with Interstate adoption, foster adoption and complicated issues of private and contested adoptions. If you are faced with the difficult issues involved with the Hague Convention of Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, you will be entering one of the most difficult times of your life. The treaty is cumbersome and the experience will be heart-wrenching. We have experience with this treaty and will dedicate ourselves to helping you through this life event.
International Adoptions and Disputes
Private Attorney-Facilitated Adoptions
Adoption Agency Finalizations
Hague Convention of Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
If you are faced with the difficult issues involved with the Hague Convention of Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, you will be entering one of the most difficult times of your life. The treaty is cumbersome and the experience will be heart-wrenching. We have experience with this treaty and will dedicate ourselves to helping you through this life event.
At Sams Fischer, we represent individuals and businesses in a variety of litigation matters. Our Attorneys counsel you to identify your specific needs and goals, to help you understand the laws concerning their issues, and to apprise you of your legal options.
Sams Fischer has extensive experience litigating matters in State and Federal courts. As an experienced commercial and civil litigation law firm, we are aware of the importance in handling these concerns efficiently and economically, while still obtaining effective results.
We have attorneys licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida.
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Breach of Contract
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Insurance Defense
Trade Secrets and Business Competition Issues
Complex Construction and Real Estate Disputes
Employment Practices
Corporate Transactions
Lender Liability
Administrative Proceeding
Professional Liability (including Insurance Agents,
Physicians, Dentists, Attorneys and Engineers)
Religious Institutions
Zoning and Land Use
Public and Private School issues
Workers’ Compensation
Breach of Duty
Nursing Home Abuse
Deceptive Trade Practices
Fraud
Appellate
When you are facing criminal charges, it is absolutely necessary that you consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Without experienced guidance, you may risk losing rights and defenses. Even before your arrest, law enforcement officials will be building a case against you. From statements you make, to where you spend your time, to your social connections, your motivations and actions will be under scrutiny. If charges are brought against you, the full force of the investigative and prosecutorial power of the state will be brought against you. Let Sams Fischer advise you in advance on how to protect yourself, mitigate or prevent charges, and reduce any penalties associated with an offense.
Sams Fischer has advanced hundreds of criminal defense matters on behalf of its clients. We have deep experience in managing media exposure and very effectively maintaining the reputation of our clients.
An aggressive and effective defense will begin even before charges are brought against you. If you suspect you may be charged with a crime contact Sams Fischer so together we can effectively assert your rights.
Drugs
Theft
Domestic Violence
DUI
Murder
Fraud
Weapons
Assault
Embezzlement
Appeals
Probation Violation
White Collar Offenses
At Sams Fischer, we represent individuals who have been injured or killed in accidents, in the workplace or by defective products. Our attorneys have extensive trial experience in courtrooms throughout Ohio and Kentucky as well as administrative and appellate proceedings.
Sams Fischer has personal injury attorneys licensed in Ohio, Kentucky and Florida to assist in litigating these complex matters in order to obtain the best result possible for our clients.
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Breach of Contract
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Insurance Defense
Trade Secrets and Business Competition Issues
Complex Construction and Real Estate Disputes
Employment Practices
Corporate Transactions
Lender Liability
Administrative Proceeding
Professional Liability (including Insurance Agents,
Physicians, Dentists, Attorneys and Engineers)
Religious Institutions
Zoning and Land Use
Public and Private School issues
Workers’ Compensation
Breach of Duty
Nursing Home Abuse
Deceptive Trade Practices
Fraud
Appellate
Sams Fischer represents a wide range of clients including corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and non-profits. From small businesses to large corporations, Sams Fischer is prepared to meet your business law and tax law needs.
Tax Law
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations,
Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient
structure and consummation.
Minimize effective tax rates
Sams Fischer represents a wide range of clients including corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and non-profits. From small businesses to large corporations, Sams Fischer is prepared to meet your business law and tax law needs.
Tax Law
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations,
Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient
structure and consummation.
Minimize effective tax rates
Sams Fischer represents a wide range of clients including corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships, joint ventures, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, and non-profits. From small businesses to large corporations, Sams Fischer is prepared to meet your business law and tax law needs.
Tax Law
Determine Tax Advantages
State, Federal and Local Compliance
Analyze Corporate Mergers, Reorganizations,
Acquisitions and Divestitures for the most tax-efficient
structure and consummation.
