Real Estate
The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. provides a wide range of legal services in transactions and litigation involving residential and commercial property. The firm offers legal expertise in the following real estate areas:

• Purchase/sales
• "For Sale by Owner"
• Sub Prime Market
• Foreclosures
• Financing
• Eminent Domain
• Land Use & Zoning
• Landlord / Tenant
• Quiet Title Actions
• Mortgage Investment & Evaluation
• Drafting and Review of Private Lender Contracts
• Land Installment Contracts
• Easement / Boundary Disputes
• Settlement (Closings)

For sellers and buyers purchasing a home in a "For Sale By Owner" transaction, the firm offers a unique package designed to assist them throughout all phases of the sale transaction. From drafting the initial contracts to providing referrals and informational services for obtaining appraisals and mortgages, through settlement, The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. can ensure a smooth and successful sale transaction.

The firm also has experience working with the sub prime market, the focus of which involves financing options for buyers with credit issues or worries. The firm's experience with this area is just one of many facets of real estate in which the firm excels.

If you have a real estate matter that The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. can assist with, contact the firm to schedule an initial case consultation.

Business Law organization and planning
A thorough understanding of Bankruptcy is necessary for an effective Real Estate and Business practice. The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. is knowledgeable of the statutes, laws, and procedures governing bankruptcy filings and proceedings. The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. exercises a unique approach to their Business Law practice. The firm begins with the expectation that every client's business will succeed, but plans for and discusses solutions in the event that it fails. This proactive approach has led to the formation and development of many successful businesses and satisfied clients. The firm assists clients in all aspects of business planning, maintenance, asset management and protection, financing, contract drafting, and bankruptcy avoidance. By anticipating future problems, the firm is able to design plans aimed at preventing them from arising and having an effective solution to them in the event that they do occur.

Bankruptcy
The firm also stands ready to assist out of area attorneys in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 "341" Hearings, Chapter 13 Confirmation hearings, and motion hearings in Salisbury Federal court. The firm counsels and represents consumers in both Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings and has assisted hundreds of clients prevent home foreclosure through such filings.

In most Chapter 7 bankruptcy's, the attorney's services usually terminate once the consumer's debts have been discharged. The services offered by The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. extend much farther than the discharge. The firm offers a Post Discharge Rehabilitation Program which includes verifying that the bankruptcy is accurately reflected in the client's financial records as well as counseling and guidance to assist the client in avoiding future problems and to place them back in a financial position where they will be able to purchase a home or motor vehicle.

The firm also handles Chapter 11 bankruptcies for businesses seeking to reorganize and become profitable again.

Whether you are a consumer seeking a fresh start or a business needing to reorganize under Chapter 11, The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. can counsel you on your bankruptcy options and assist you in obtaining the debt relief and asset protection that you are looking for. If you are interested in the firm's bankruptcy services, you are encouraged to contact the office as soon as possible as the time between the initial contact and appointment may range from one to six months.

Probate & Estate Administration
The Law Firm of Ann Shaw, P.A. offers a variety of Probate & Estate Administration services custom tailored to meet your needs and those of your family. The services offered by the firm in this area include:

• Administration of Estates
• Estate Planning
• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Attorney
• Medical Directives
• Will Contests
• Probating Wills