BANKING/LENDING INSTITUTIONS

Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has represented banks and other lending institutions successfully for a number of years. Our experience in bank representation has been with respect to regulatory matters, general banking law and specific transactions and litigation matters. Through its representation of these clients, the Firm has developed expertise in a number of banking law related areas. We feel that we have developed a good working relationship with both the Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance & Securities and Health Care Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration.

Additionally, we have been successful in representing banks in several multi-million dollar lender liability lawsuits and this Firm was co-counsel representing a Vermont bank in a lawsuit against its former president which resulted in a verdict on behalf of the bank in the amount of $8.7 million.

Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang prides itself on delivering the highest quality work to its banking and financial clients, and in providing them with practical solutions in a timely, efficient, and economical manner.

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Whether you are a creditor seeking to recover money from a debtor in bankruptcy or an individual or entity that needs the protection of the Bankruptcy Code, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang have the skills to protect your interests. Most recently, the Firm represented the Lyndonville Savings Bank & Trust Co. in the Bolton Valley Ski Resort bankruptcy. On a smaller scale, the firm represents individuals filing for protection under Chapter 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. The firm is also capable of pursuing and defending motions for relief from stay, fraudulent transfer actions, and engaging in all other bankruptcy litigation in Vermont and New York.

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Corporate/Business Practice

Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has significant experience in representing small, medium, and large businesses. We have the experience of representing "mom & pop" stores, contractors, professionals, and large multi-national corporations. In serving business clients, our attorneys understand the need to respond quickly to routine business problems as well as to the more complex problems which accompany growth and change within a business. We can assist you with business formations, business contracts, merges and acquisitions, employment law, commercial litigation, and collections. Whether your problem is how to form a business, how to defend against an employee discrimination claim, litigating all manner of breach of contract claims, or collecting that over due account receivable, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has the expertise to meet your needs.

Representation of Small Closely Held Businesses

Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has been representing closely held businesses for over a quarter of a century. The Firm serves the corporate and business needs for a broad spectrum of businesses in Vermont, providing quality representation to small and medium-sized businesses.

The Firm provides a broad range of services to our closely held business clients that takes into account not only their business needs, but also the personal and family needs and planning needs of the owners. We have the necessary depth of experience to provide this full range of services to small businesses and their owners. The services range from business formation and planning, estate planning, employment law, business contracts, real estate and commercial lending, commercial litigation, land use and development, and a myriad of other areas which today's small and medium-sized businesses become involved with.

We can assist you with deciding how to form your business (should you be a sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability company, S-corporation, etc.) through the issues of transfer of ownership and management of your business to the next generation in a way that will be most beneficial for all concerned.

Business Litigation

Hopefully, most business problems lend themselves to a business resolution. However, when a client has a problem which does not have a business resolution, the attorneys at Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang are prepared to act quickly, decisively, and aggressively on behalf of our client in the litigation process. Not only does the Firm possess attorneys who are competent in the court room, but they also rely heavily upon our trained legal assistants, computer research services and other technology to achieve your goals.

We represent clients in both complex litigation as well as in cases that are not so complex, and we draw on over 25 years of experience in representing businesses and business owners.

Tax Exempt Organizations

Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has represented several tax exempt organizations over the years. These include neighborhood organizations, amateur athletic organizations, non-profit colleges, and regional non-profit theater organizations. Our experience with tax exempt organizations is broad and our capabilities are deep, enabling us to assist these and other organizations which are exempt from federal taxation. We are able to assist you and start up an incorporation and in applying for your tax exempt status to the IRS. We also have the experience to assist you with your legal needs in an ongoing capacity as your goals may change or broaden.

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For a number of years, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has represented several major credit corporation and lending institutions in the field of collection law. As such, the Firm's attorneys are fully conversant with the provisions of the Consumer Fraud Regulations, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Fair Debt Collection Acts. We can assist you and your business in collecting past due accounts in an extremely efficient manner. In fact, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has one of the largest collection practices in the state of Vermont. If you or your business needs assistance in collecting debts, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang can provide you with quality, economical service.

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Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has extensive experience in representing buyers and sellers of commercial real estate throughout Vermont. Our services include the negotiating and drafting of purchase and sale agreements, commercial loan documents, and commercial leases, both from the landlord's as well as the tenant's perspective. Our Commercial Real Estate Division is headed up by Attorney Joseph P. Bauer. Our attorneys are fully familiar with the title, land use and regulatory issues (both State and local) that are unique to commercial real estate transactions, and we are able to provide timely and knowledgeable service to developers, investors, and all real property owners.

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Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang is also able to serve your needs in the ever growing area of employment law. If you are a manager or employer, we can help you and your company develop and implement personnel policies, structure and negotiate employment contracts, and provide representation and wrongful discharge claims and negotiation of employment subrogation agreements. If you are an employee, we can assist you in claims for sexual harassment and wrongful discharge and in negotiating employment contracts and employment separation agreements. We regularly counsel clients concerning compliance with Vermont's employment laws and federal employment laws.

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Elder Law

Elder law is a relatively new term which is intended to encompass those areas of law which involve planning for a client's legal well-being throughout his or her later years. The Firm's attorneys are qualified to advise you on estate planning, drafting wills and trusts, lifetime giving, dealing with Social Security, and Medicare in an effort to make the client's elder years as enjoyable as possible while providing both the client and his or her family with the best possible methods for retaining assets and passing them on to the next generation.

Estate Planning

At Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang, we will work with you to develop an estate plan which will minimize any federal or state taxes that apply to the transfer of assets to allow you to provide to your beneficiaries the most amount of money possible. We have worked closely with various estate planners and accounting firms to assure that your property will be preserved for the individuals and organizations you most wish to benefit. The attorneys at Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang are conversant in proper estate planning techniques and are also experienced in probate law. We have the broad range of experience necessary to assist you in developing either a simple will or a complex trust. We can provide advice on lifetime giving, federal generation-skipping transfers, charitable remainder trust giving, and many other vehicles that can be used to protect your assets.

Probate Administration

Attorneys John Gravel and Joseph Bauer have several years of experience in the area of probate administration. Whether you are the named executor of an estate or a beneficiary under someone's will, the Firm can assist and guide you through the probate process to ensure that all procedures are followed adequately and that your rights are protected.

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Attorneys Eric Parker and Thomas Nuovo have represented parents, grandparents, and children in divorce, separation, visitation, child support, paternity, and related family matters. Mr. Parker handles high-stakes, complex matters where valuation of closely held businesses, valuation and distribution of pensions, and determination of maintenance/alimony are at issue. The firm can also advise on pre-marital agreements and post-divorce issues such as modification of child support, changes in visitation rights, and interstate contact issues. The Family Court has designated and appointed Mr. Parker Property Master, Visitation Master, and Acting Magistrate. He has also successfully mediated many settlements in previously contested divorce matters. Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang maintains a continuing presence in the Family Court and on the Family Court advisory and bench/bar committees.

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MUNICIPAL & ZONING

Attorney Joseph Bauer has had several years' experience in the field of municipal law. For a number of years, he has been counsel to the Town of North Hero and also attorney for the Grand Isle Fire District. As such, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang is fully capable of assisting municipalities in the myriad of legal issues that they face on a daily basis and also can provide quality legal services to individuals who find themselves in conflict with any municipal regulations. These problems most often arise in matters in the area of zoning law and both Mr. Bauer and the attorneys in the firm who deal with real estate issues are fully conversant with the laws and procedures involved in the area of zoning and planning.

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Several attorneys in the firm have experience in handling personal injury lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs. Our attorneys are certified to practice in all state courts and all federal courts, and can also assist you in negotiating with insurance companies to assure that you are adequately compensated for your losses. Whether or not you have suffered a damage to your property or an injury to your person, Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang can fully represent you in making your losses whole. If you or a member of your family has suffered an injury as a result of the willful or negligent act of another, our firm can represent you both in and out of court to help you obtain the verdict or settlement that you desire.

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Bauer, Gravel, Farnham, Nuovo, Parker & Lang has over 25 years of experience in residential real estate in Vermont. Our services include the negotiating and drafting of purchase and sale agreements, from both the buyer’s and seller’s perspective, the examination of title, review of permit and regulatory issues (both State and local), the review of loan documents and the supervision of closings. Our Residential Real Estate Division is headed up by Attorney Dan Farnham. Our attorneys are fully familiar with all Vermont real estate title issues, as well as all Vermont permit and regulatory issues (both State and local), and we are able to provide timely and knowledgeable service buyers and sellers of residential real estate.

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WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS LITIGATION

Attorneys Thomas Nuovo and Eric Parker have many years of experience in dealing with all aspects of worker's compensation law. If you have suffered a job-related injury and need help working through the state bureaucracies created to administer worker's compensation, we can assist you with that process. We can advise you as to what medical and wage benefits you may be entitled to as well as assuring that your employer follows the rather complicated regulations so that you will be assured of being able to return to work once you are medically able. We also offer assistance and guidance to employers who face expensive and some times questionable worker’s compensation claims. Dealing with any state regulation is always a difficult prospect, but dealing with regulations that govern your right to earn a living requires expert assistance. We stand ready to offer you that assistance should you have the need.

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