Business owners, as well as clients engaged in business and financial transactions, contend with a variety of legal issues everyday. The attorneys of the Johnson, Killen & Seiler business practice group bring broad and diverse experience to bear in guiding clients through the complexities of organizing, capitalizing, operating, financing, managing, merging, acquiring and selling all types of enterprises.

From sole proprietorships to closely held businesses to publicly traded companies, Johnson, Killen & Seiler understands the legal issues. Furthermore, the firm has a depth of practical experience because their attorneys have represented clients from a variety of industries for years. This combination of legal expertise and practical knowledge minimizes the impact of the law as it affects your business and your financial goals.

Banking and Corporate Finance
Bankruptcy-Business and Personal
Business Entity Selection and Formation
Business Planning
Business Taxation
Closely Held Companies
Contracts
Creditor Rights/Workout
Government
Internet and E-commerce
Land Use/Zoning
Mechanic’s Liens
Mergers and Acquisitions
Non-profit Law
Real Estate-Commercial and Residential
Project Finance
Securities Law and Regulations
Shopping Center
Software Licensing
Trademarks
Transportation Law

Employer’s legal challenges expand daily. As an employer, you know first hand there is no substitute for having experience on your side. The labor and employment attorney group at Johnson, Killen & Seiler is the most experienced in the region. Regardless of a company’s size, no employer can afford to be without sound employment and labor advice in this increasingly difficult and ever-changing area of the law.

Employers in the private, non-profit and public sectors benefit from the firms experience in maneuvering the complexities of employment and labor law, handling employment disputes and litigation, negotiating labor contracts, and advising on all aspects of personnel administration. Johnson, Killen & Seiler’s attorneys are active in cases with the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Human Rights, Bureau of Mediation Services, Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, and other administrative agencies as well as state and federal courts.

Collective Bargaining
Discrimination/Harassment Litigation
Employee Benefits and Compensation Planning
Employment Law
Labor Arbitration and Mediation
Labor Law
Personnel Policies
Unfair Labor Practice Litigation
Union Organizing
Wage and Hour
Wrongful Termination

Johnson, Killen & Seiler’s attorneys are known for their abilities to represent the interests of large corporations as well as small businesses, employers, individuals and insurers across the litigation spectrum, particularly when they go to court. But excellent representation doesn’t start or end in the courtroom.

Pre-suit representation and preparation, including the introduction of alternative methods of dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation, can often reduce the expense of a trial and may be preferable from a time and exposure perspective.

Whatever your objective, you can rely on the experienced trial lawyers and staff at Johnson, Killen & Seiler to provide accurate and aggressive litigation support. Whether you wish to avoid the courtroom or avail yourself of the courtroom, the firm’s trial lawyers will guide and assist you in making informed decisions and providing the skilled advocacy you need.

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate Law
Asbestos Litigation
Aviation Litigation
Civil Trial Practice
Commercial/Contract Litigation
Construction/Real Estate Litigation
Estate and Trust Litigation
Financial Institutions Litigation
Fraud Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Defense
Medical Malpractice Defense
Personal Injury Litigation
Products Liability
Professional Malpractice Defense
Shareholder Dispute Litigation
Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions
Toxic Torts
Worker’s Compensation

Today the definition of health care facilities goes beyond hospitals and clinics and includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and continuing care communities. Johnson, Killen & Seiler’s attorneys are equipped to meet your complex health care legal needs, regardless of the form of care you provide.

The health care attorneys at Johnson, Killen & Seiler represent clients in all aspects of health care delivery – whether it’s the acquisition of new facilities or equipment, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, or ensuring compliance with the myriad of regulations affecting your industry. They practice before the Provider Reimbursement Review Board, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other state and federal administrative agencies. They have assisted their clients in nationwide growth, while maintaining the personal relationships often missing in today’s fast-paced world. As regulation of the health care industry continues to grow, the attorneys at Johnson, Killen & Seiler are there to help you maneuver the changes.

Administrative Hearings
Fraud and Abuse
Health Care Law Litigation
Health Care Licensing Boards
Medical Staff Bylaws
Medicare and Medical Assistance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Physician Contracts
Regulatory Compliance
Rules and Regulations
Tax-Exempt Financing Matters
Tax-Exemptions

You can trust the attorneys at Johnson, Killen & Seiler to evaluate your case and counsel you through any facet of family law you may be facing. At Johnson, Killen & Seiler, you and your needs come first.

The firm’s attorneys listen carefully to your concerns and tailor services to fit each situation. They counsel regarding pre-marital planning and are experienced in drafting ante-nuptial agreements. They’re well-known for their experience in issues of property distribution, child custody, visitation and support. Experienced in mediation, they can either advocate for a client through the mediation process or serve as a mediator for others.

Regardless of whether your situation is simple or unusually complex, you are assured that Johnson, Killen & Seiler has the depth to meet your family law needs. From mediation to aggressive advocacy, the attorneys of Johnson, Killen & Seiler have the proven experience and ability to assist you.

Ante-nuptials
Custody and Support
Dissolution
Mediation
Post-Divorce Matters
Spousal Maintenance/Alimony
Visitation/Parenting Time

Planning your legacy for the purpose of preserving family and business assets requires trusted, experienced legal counsel. The estate planning and probate attorneys at Johnson, Killen & Seiler can assist you in evaluating and designing estate plans for all sizes of estates to maximize flexibility and minimize estate, gift and generation skipping taxes. We work to assist you in achieving efficient after-death transfer of assets. We can help you create appropriate and planned family business transition. The attorneys at Johnson, Killen & Seiler can also help you give back to your community through various charitable giving vehicles; through trusts, foundations and other means of giving.

Our attorneys have the experience and expertise to work with clients, personal representatives and trustees in the administration of estates and trusts, providing counsel to fulfill our clients desires in this very personal and sensitive area of practice.

Charitable Giving
Conservatorships and Guardianships
Estate and Trust Administration
Estate Planning
Personal and Business Succession Planning
Probate
Trustee Services