PRACTICE AREAS Attorney Matson concentrates in the following areas of law. A brief description of each area is provided. Please call Attorney Matson at 508-366-9395 with any questions. REAL ESTATE Zoning
This includes reviewing zoning by-laws for clients to provide opinions as they relate to land or property usage and handling such matters on behalf of clients before appropriate municipal authorities. Residential
Attorney Matson represents buyers and sellers in home purchase/sale transactions. He also represents lenders in the financing and refinancing of real estate transactions. Click here for a list of lenders he has represented. Commercial
Attorney Matson represents buyers and sellers of commercial real estate handling all details from initial offer through the closing. Leases
This involves representing both individuals and businesses in reviewing, drafting and negotiating leases for apartments, single family residences, office space, and raw land. PROBATE Estate Administration
Administering the estate of a person who has passed away can be a very detailed, technical, and time consuming process, Attorney Matson has assisted many families through the process with professionalism and care, being sure to administer the estate according to the terms of the will. He has also handled situations where wills have been contested and been involved in settling family disputes. His experience with real estate matters has also helped many families with the sale of estate property. Guardianships
Attorney Matson has a great deal of experience working in the area of appointment and supervision of guardians for minors, the infirmed, and disabled. He has also personally acted as a guardian on a number of occasions. Wills
An essential element of any estate plan is a carefully drafted will. Attorney Matson has drafted hundreds of wills, estates, durable powers of attorney and healthcare proxies to ensure estate planning needs were met.
Trusts
Attorney Matson has prepared many trusts for clients to ensure the wishes of individuals are carried out in accordance with their instructions. Often a detailed and time consuming process Attorney Matson has been relied upon to not only draft trusts but to ensure they are properly administered.
FAMILY LAW Divorce
During the emotionally difficult time of divorce Attorney Matson has expertly assisted many people with contested and uncontested divorces involving complex property and asset divisions and child custody issues. Child Support
Attorney Matson has worked very hard to ensure that children in divorced families are provided for in a fair manner financially. He has handled many cases from both the negotiation standpoint as well as ensuring terms of the agreement are upheld. Mediation
Mediation is becoming a preferred, lower cost and often less contentious method of resolving disputes. Many clients have benefited greatly from Attorney Matson’s experience and impartiality in negotiating fair and equitable agreements. Pre Nuptial Agreements
For persons considering marriage but with significant differences in assets, pre-nuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common. Attorney Matson works with clients to assess the pros and cons of such agreements, drafting them, and ensuring their enforcement. He has also challenged existing agreements of behalf of his clients as well. SMALL BUSINESS Business Sale and Purchase
Attorney Matson drafts agreements for the purchase and/or sale of businesses. He has done a number of such agreements for both start up entities and pre-existing companies
ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to two million dollars. Business Establishment
Attorney Matson works with clients to advise them of the many considerations involved in choosing the appropriate entity for their business. He also executes the proper documents and filing requirements for the establishment of corporations, LLC’s, partnerships and sole proprietorships. Licensing and Permits
Attorney Matson represents business ownerships in obtaining appropriate licenses and permits for their specific business. He has worked with numerous companies, including national chains, to obtain liquor licenses in several communities in MA. Contracts
This involves preparing and reviewing terms and conditions of business agreements including non compete and non disclosure agreements, severance packages, terms of employment and many other types of contracts. Attorney Matson also represents clients in enforcing or challenging existing agreements.
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