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Turning complex issues into simple solutions. That’s why our clients hire us. Sure, there are other qualities that define us . . . “responsive,” “trustworthy,” “compassionate.” But the essence of the client experience with our firm is the idea that we take the things that overwhelm you and make them manageable. Our mission is to transform your legal problems into manageable answers. To learn more about our areas of practice, please select from the list below.

Practice Areas

Real Estate/Land Use
Joner Baker works with local landowners and businesses to address a wide variety of real estate and land use issues. Our attorneys draft and review purchase and sale agreements, create easements and leases, assist with permitting and zoning issues including growth management, environmental and timber management, advise developers and homeowners associations, and assist clients in a range of other areas. Joner Baker attorneys pride themselves on providing practical, cost-effective advice to help clients promptly resolve their issues.

Business
Joner Baker works side by side with business owners from the day they form their businesses until the time they transition out of ownership. We are business attorneys who strive to understand what drives your business, and provide solutions tailored to your needs. Our attorneys draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements for clients in a variety of industries. Examples include service, employment, loan and financing, supply and distribution, consulting and professional services, and technology agreements. Our attorneys combine big-firm backgrounds with experience as small business owners to provide cost-effective, specific solutions to the challenges you face.

Civil Litigation
Joner Baker works to ensure that your legal matter is handled in the most efficient manner possible. We understand that litigation has both an emotional and financial impact, and our goal is to work with you so that the solution to your legal issue incorporates a result that is satisfying to you on both of these levels. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant our attorneys can represent you on a vast array of civil matters including land use, business disputes, debtor matters, administrative appeals, personal injury, medical malpractice and more. As with all our practice areas, our aim is to provide cost-effective, practical legal advice to guide you through the troubling issues you encounter in a manner that limits the stress that such issues naturally bring.

Estate Planning
Joner Baker works with individuals and families to create estate plans that protect our clients, their families and their hard earned money. Our straightforward flat-fee approach means you know up front what the cost of our services will be, and our down-to-earth approach allows you to make the tough decisions that will result in the peace of mind that effective planning provides. Whether you need a simple Will or a complex Trust, we can make sure all your estate planning needs are covered. Our attorneys also offer estate planning services to owners of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs. An integrated estate plan and business succession plan can provide you with peace of mind that your family and your business will thrive without you.

“With Joner & Baker I have legal representation that is more interested in us than the paycheck we provide them... It is very comforting to know we have someone in our corner that I have explicit trust in.”
—John Fazzolari, Fazzolari Custom Homes & Renovation