We solve problems for closely held businesses, their owners, executives, and professionals.
We are a small law firm with an unwavering commitment to integrity, close long-term relationships with our clients, and the highest professional standards of quality and performance. Martindale-Hubbell has given our firm an "AV" rating, which is the highest rating a law firm can receive for competence and ethics.
Keywords: Estate planning taxation administration trusts decedents’ estates wills personal representatives tax considerations estate gift and individual income taxation beneficiaries, trustees, executors duties hearings commissioners of accounts courts elder closely held businesses corporations partnerships limited liability companies commercial professional business succession continuation transactions acquisitions mergers sales Dispute resolution negotiation arbitration mediation or litigation Internal Revenue Service probate Sales tax audits Contract employment health care practice management; computer real estate Legal ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law UPL
2. Formation, operation, and termination of closely held businesses, including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, both commercial and professional. We also advise owners of businesses with respect to business succession and continuation.
3. Tax and business planning for transactions, including business acquisitions, mergers, and sales of businesses.
4. Dispute resolution either through negotiation, arbitration, mediation, or litigation, including representation before the Internal Revenue Service, tax litigation, probate litigation, and corporate litigation.
5. Sales tax audits, negotiations, litigation.
6. Contract law, including negotiation, preparation, and review; employment law; health care law; health care practice management; computer law; and, commercial real estate law, including preparation and negotiation, financings, and closings.
7. Legal ethics, including representing attorneys in matters of legal ethics and misconduct under the Virginia State Bar Rules of Professional Conduct and the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) Rules.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
40+ years
What is your primary product or service?
Legal services in: estate and tax planning, wills, trusts, and probate litigation; representation before the IRS; formation operation, sale, merger and termination of businesses; and all areas of law related to foregoing.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Both named partners initially worked in CPA firms and became interested in tax law.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We work closely with each of our clients to help them meet their goals and solve their legal problems. We maintain good relations with other attorneys who specialize in areas of the law that we do not and to whom we refer our clients with confidence.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are four attorneys in two locations (Richmond and Ashland) and have no plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
See our web site at www.freshlaw.com for detailed directions and maps.
What type of payments do you accept?
We do not accept credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, and neighboring counties and cities.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Robert L. Freed and George B. Shepherd, Jr.
What are your hours of operation?
Generally 8:30 to 5:30, but we are flexible to meet demands of clients.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
#1 - I am a good husband and father.
#2.- I am a good listener and attorney.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Micah
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