James H Stokes Jr. Attorney at Law

Introduction: I represent clients in bankruptcies and in business and real estate transactions of all kinds. I represent both buyers and sellers in real estate closings. I prepare property transfer and financing documents such as purchase and sale agreements, deeds, promissory notes, and deeds of trust. I also conduct due diligence and perform curative work on title and survey matters. I represent both tenants and landlords in the negotiation of leases. I prepare and review both residential and commercial leases and contracts. I represent both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. I help clients to stop foreclosures, repossessions, evictions and other collection activities. I also help clients reorganize their finances and develop wage earner plans in order to keep their homes and automobiles. I create and organize business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and joint ventures. I advise and represent property owners with regard to property tax appeals and tax deferred exchanges. I do estate planning, prepare wills and trusts and handle probate proceedings.