Provide strategic legal advice on potential conservation easements Review and create contracts for projects such as Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Create liability waivers for projects requiring volunteer labor

Hart & Ellis represent developers, investors, and financial institutions on commercial real estate projects throughout North Carolina. We have extensive experience providing representation for the full life cycle of commercial real estate projects, from contracting, due diligence, and entitlement to acquisition, financing, and leasing arrangements. Our attorneys are approved by real estate title insurance companies and major financial institutions in North Carolina.

Reviewed trial reports and transcripts to track the use history of exhibits for the formulation of defense litigation strategies Verified exhibit descriptions on the exhibit list as accurate to documents in possession Marked exhibits containing Attorney Work Product and cataloged Bates numbers specific to each client to help the trial team determine potential objections Assisted in drafting memos and facilitating conference calls at early hours of the morning concerning antitrust and corporate matters with Japanese clients and their subsidiaries

Provided legal research to answer civil complaints in tort and contract Drafted legal memoranda, briefs, interrogatories, motions, and client letters Edited wills, powers of attorney and assisted with the preparation of estate tax returns with supporting schedules Consulted state, county, and city officials regarding tax, property, and home inspection issues to formulate resolutions for the concerns of clients Performed title searches and drafted deeds and other real estate documents Assisted in the incorporation of entities with the North Carolina Secretary of State, filed for licenses and arranged service of process agents for entities doing business outside North Carolina

Designed a business model to effectively meet store demand while reducing inventory liability Drafted product orders and store layout to improve marketability Increased store sales of fly fishing equipment by 25 percent Promoted good vendor relations and public visibility by attending events such as The Fly Fishing Show in Charlotte and The International Custom Rod Building Exposition in High Point

Filed summonses, deeds, and complaints for the firm Examined case files, deeds, and made copies of requested information for use in litigation Delivered sensitive legal documentation to the client and to attorneys representing adverse parties

Provided financial forecasts to determine the feasibility of international business partnerships Managed business with foreign distributors, retailers, and educational institutions such as Cheng & Tsui, Bonjinsha, Kinokuniya, and Western Carolina University Edited, produced, and reviewed client business contracts on company's behalf Translated Japanese language business and legal documents into professional English for Shonen Jump Magazine, NHK, Sumitomo, and embassies in the Tokyo area Set progress goals and deadlines in coordination with my clients, company, and outside staff