Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

At Holmes Kurnik, our primary objective is to help clients avoid litigation. However, when litigation is unavoidable, our clients can draw on an experienced litigation team to address their specific needs competently and aggressively.

In these trying economic times, we also understand the pressure your business is under to manage costs. That is why we pride ourselves in our ability to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently with as little disruption to your business as possible.

Our practice covers:

• Breach of Contract Claims
• Collection of Debt
• Employer/Employee Disputes
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Non-Disclosure and Non-Circumvention Agreements
• Landlord and Tenant Matters (Commercial and Residential)

Construction Law

The Holmes Kurnik Construction Group assists clients in all facets of construction, from the negotiation and preparation of contracts and bids, to the final resolution of construction disputes. As with the large national firms, we have the technical expertise and knowledge to ensure your claims are handled competently and proficiently. Unlike the large firms, we make sure we are keenly aware of your commercial concerns and strive to keep your legal costs at a minimum.

Our practice covers:

• Lien Claims
• Unpaid Invoices
• Defective Work Claims
• Contract Revisions
• Contract Interpretation and Analysis

Consumer Law

The Consumer Law division of Holmes Kurnik represents victims of auto fraud, credit card fraud, FDCPA violations, and other deceptive and predatory practices.

Our practice covers:

• Fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices
• Auto Fraud
• Product Liability
• Credit/Billing Disputes
• Predatory Lending
• Foreclosure Defense

Family Law

At Holmes Kurnik, we understand the issues and sensitivity involved with family law and the need for speedy and assertive resolution. Our attorneys employ techniques and processes to help diffuse stressful situations and avoid unnecessary escalation while steadfastly asserting our clients' rights and demanding the best results possible.

Our practice covers:

• Dissolution of Marriage
• Child Custody Disputes
• Paternity Actions
• Modifications of Spousal Support
• Modifications of Child Support
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Relocation Issues
• Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence

Intellectual Property

Protecting your company's intellectual property rights is an important cog in a coordinated business strategy. At Holmes Kurnik, we provide an integrated service on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in protecting and defending intellectual property rights, and the requisite knowledge to assist our clients in developing effective strategies to exploit their intellectual property assets.

Our practice covers:

• Copyright Infringement Claims
• Trademark Infringement Claims
• Preparation and Filing of Copyright Applications
• Preparation and Filing of Trademark and Service Mark Applications
• Responses to Office Actions by the Trademark Office
• Issuance of Cease and Desist Orders
• Cybersquatting/Domain Name Disputes

Unpaid Wages/Commissions

At Holmes Kurnik, we understand the frustration of not being paid a fair wage for work performed and the need to take immediate action to recover monies owed to you. If you are a full-time, part-time, or contracted employee who has not been properly compensated for the hours you have worked, fill out our free case evaluator today.

Corporate Law

Holmes Kurnik's corporate practice attorneys provide a broad range of business services and expertise to corporations of all sizes. Holmes Kurnik has many separate practice areas that fall under the general purview of corporate law, including:

• Mergers and Acquisitions;
• Corporate Transactions and Governance;
• Commercial Borrowing and Lending; and
• Intellectual Property