The estate planning attorneys of Surratt & Thompson assist individuals and families, by providing a wide range of estate planning services to accommodate the individual needs of our clients. From basic estate plans to the development of wealth transfer strategies, Surratt & Thompson, PLLC has the necessary experience to assist each individual client.
The firm has a well established and respected probate court practice in administering estates, trusts, and guardianships. Bryan C. Thompson, partner in the firm, has served as Public Administrator of Forsyth County since 2006, acting as fiduciary for hundreds of probate estate, guardianship and trusts.
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW
As corporate and business law practitioners, Surratt & Thompson, PLLC, represents business entities of all sizes and forms, including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. We advise business owners at various stages of the life of a business, from organization to liquidation. We work closely with the business owners we represent to understand the business, its operations, and its industry. We have and currently serve as general counsel for our corporate clients and advise boards of directors on governing their respective businesses to meet their corporate plan and strategic objectives.
The Firm caters to the needs of business and professional people, regularly rendering advice and service regarding choice of business form, preparation of incorporation and partnership documents, and providing requisite tax advice. We provide ongoing counsel to established businesses as well, on both a retainer and individual matter basis. Corporate acquisitions, employment contracts, labor matters, and intricate financial matters receive prompt and skillful attention.
Surratt & Thompson, PLLC has a proven record of success in the collection of delinquent trade accounts and represent creditor's rights in bankruptcy proceedings. Our experienced attorneys can help your business be all that it can be.
GENERAL LITIGATION
The litigation attorneys of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC serve as counsel in cases in a diverse array of matters and various degrees of complexity, including but certainly not limited to collections, contract and personal injury cases.
Surratt & Thompson, PLLC represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil, business, commercial, bankruptcy and domestic litigation in all North Carolina State and Federal Courts. The firm also represents individuals in negotiating tax matters and arbitration and mediation. The firm's litigation philosophy is to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary litigation tactics while maintaining a proactive stance.
PERSONAL INJURY
Personal injury and worker's compensation matters require a diversity of skills possessed by the attorneys at Surratt & Thompson, PLLC. Once retained, we gather the appropriate medical records, accident reports, employment histories and other relevant documents in order to properly assess the injury and to ensure full compensation for our client. We take over the tasks of dealing with insurance companies and assist in explaining the financial burden of being out of work to creditors to prevent adverse financial consequences. Whether personal injury is caused by an auto accident, doctor's negligence or work related activity, the lawyers of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC, remove the burden and worry of pursuing compensation, so the individual can proceed and concentrate on the important task of healing.
REAL ESTATE
The real estate practice group of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC represents buyers, borrowers, sellers and lenders in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the performance of title searches and completion of loan closing transactions for purchases and loan refinances. The group actively represents builders and developers in Forsyth and surrounding counties with land acquisition, development planning and successful transfer to end users. Commercial real estate transactions, drafting of residential and commercial leases, and the preparation of easements and rights-of-way, commonly occur within this group. In addition, the real property attorneys at Surratt & Thompson, PLLC are active in litigation matters arising from real estate, including condemnation, partition, and Home Owner’s Association representation.
We are experienced providers of services to individuals, businesses and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Adept at complying with all legal requirements to ensure a "clean" and easy to comprehend closing, we can prepare all documents necessary to effect transfer of title and proper recording of the lender's deed of trust. We conduct title examinations and certify the status of title to owners, lenders, and title insurance companies. In addition, we can assist in clearing title problems, preparing easement agreements, and prosecuting or defending actions involving real estate issues.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND TRAFFIC
The criminal defense attorneys of Surratt & Thompson, PLLC represent those individuals who have been charged with crimes or are under investigation by law enforcement. Our experienced attorneys represent defendants in all stages of investigation and trial, including pre-arrest interrogations to pre-trial motions and negotiations to trial and sentencing phases in District and Superior Court.
Criminal charges are rarely simple, and the effects of such are often far-reaching. The criminal defense attorneys at Surratt & Thompson, PLLC will tell you honestly the potential consequences of the charges, evaluate the evidence in the case, and discuss possible defense strategies with you to create an aggressive defense of the charges.
If you have been arrested or are under suspicion for a crime, it is important that you contact an attorney as early as possible to understand your options and preserve your rights.
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Those who apply for Social Security Disability have a long road ahead of them before they receive their benefits. Almost every applicant's first application is denied, even those with legitimate and severe disabilities. The appeals process is complicated with numerous forms and strict rules. Many who could receive benefits become discouraged and simply give up.
If you are ultimately successful in your application for disability, the Social Security Administration will pay you benefits dating back to the date of your initial application. If your application has been denied, you have 60 days to file an appeal. It is important that you contact a lawyer as soon as you receive a denial letter from the Social Security Administration so that you do not lose these back-paid benefits by allowing your application to lapse.
The lawyers at Surratt & Thompson have experience with the Social Security Administration to advocate for our clients and will work to get you a timely hearing so you can begin receiving your benefits as soon as possible. From the initial application through the appeals process, we will represent you aggressively to receive the benefits to which you are entitled.
