Compassionate and Effective Advocacy

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn’s Family law group is well versed in the complicated financial elements of divorce relating to real estate, investments, complex income and compensation, self-employment, business interests, and the tax consequences associated with divorce, property division, and family support.  Our experienced legal team has extensive experience working with high net worth individuals experiencing dissolution of their marriage or partnership in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Philadelphia Counties.

Our Family Law attorneys are dedicated to providing supportive, proactive advocacy to clients in need of assistance with family law matters.  Nothing could be more sensitive than issues affecting the future of your family and your finances.  Our attorneys understand the complex challenges and emotional impact of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, alimony, equitable distribution, and preparing for marriage or domestic partnership.  We understand the emotional impact of these life-altering issues, and work hard to negotiate the best outcome throughout the process.  Should litigation be necessary,  our experienced attorneys will be vigorous advocates for you throughout all court proceedings. 

Our Family Law services include:

• Adoption
• Alimony
• Arbitration
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Custody Relocation
• Divorce
• Equitable Distribution
• Grandparents' Custody Rights
• Marital Settlement Agreements
• Mediation
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Third Party Custody Rights

We are proud to announce that Joanne Murray, a partner of the firm, began her term as President of the Bucks County Bar Association at their annual meeting on December 4, 2014.  The Bucks County Bar Association, one of the oldest and most active bar associations in the United States, has over 800 members and is dedicated to providing support and fellowship for the advancement of the legal profession.  Murray has been an active member of the Association and has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Secretary, Board Member, Women Lawyers Division Chair, and founding Chair of the Business Law Section. 

Succession Planning Services Include:

•  Evaluation of the business to assess its profitability, financial health, business objectives and
    prospective successors;
•  Assessment of alternative transition structures to maximize tax and cash flow objectives for
    both existing and    projected leadership/ownership;
•  Assistance to owners in obtaining valuation information in order to draft equitable buy/sell
    and similar valid    succession agreements;
•  Development of estate planning documents which provide for ownership transfers;
•  Identification of possible conflicts and issues when not every family member is involved in the
    business, and coordination of the discussion and resolution of issues that may arise during
    transition;
•  Facilitation of conflict resolution procedures in relation to future management of the
    business.

Contract drafting and review services include:

• Developing new contracts
• Property and lease agreements
• Reviewing existing contracts and enforcing your rights with regard to employment, vendors and customers

NON-PROFIT FORMATION

Forming a non-profit organization involves several steps. 

• Choice of entity advice
• Obtaining tax-exempt status & compliance advice
• Development of required governing documents such as:
  • Articles of Incorporation,
  • Certificate of Formation
  • Bylaws. 
• Governance Advice regarding Board of Directors/Trustees and Organization Meeting
• Employer Identification Number (EIN)

ENTITY CHOICE

There are many forms to choose from such as:

• C Corporation
• S Corporation
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• General Partnership, Limited Partnership (LP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLPs)
• Professional Corporation
• Business Trusts

JOINT VENTURES & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Individuals and entities may enter into joint ventures and strategic alliances for a variety of business reasons; for example:

• Pooling resources for research and development of a prototype
• Joint manufacture of an existing product
• Shared distribution channels in the marketing or distribution of products

When there are two or more equity holders, a Buy-Sell Agreement is a powerful tool to help control a company’s future.  Contractually determining what happens to the company stock after a triggering event (termination of employment, disability, death, third party offers) can avoid shareholder disputes and can also solve some of the owners’ estate planning problems.  While no single, sure-fire method of determining the price exists, having a well thought out formula and contractual obligation to regularly update the valuation of the stock price is essential.  

At Antheil Maslow & MacMinn our business is growing, so we are always looking for highly qualified attorneys to join our team. Attorneys who join our firm are assured the opportunity to work on challenging legal matters in a collegial, supportive environment.

Current Openings:

Litigation Assistant: 

Growing Doylestown law firm seeks an experienced full-time legal assistant to support 3 attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.  Position requires excellent technical skills, proficiency with Microsoft applications, attention to detail and initiative.  Duties to include trial preparation, preparation of discovery and pleadings documentation, completing court filings, including e-filing in various levels of state, federal and appellate court systems. Preparation and service of subpoenas, scheduling, client and court communications.  Must be tech savvy and able to learn software and e-filing procedures.

The firm offers competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunity to work in a dynamic and friendly environment.  Only candidates with a minimum 3 years legal assistant experience who live within a reasonable commuting distance will be considered.  Provide resume to tlang@ammlaw.com.   

Staff at Antheil Maslow & MacMinn are skipping inter-office gift giving this holiday season and are choosing to donate instead to Buck Up Bucks County.  We challenge all area firms to do the same.  Its a great way to save time shopping for gifts that no one needs, and divert the money to those who are very much in need!

All funds raised by Buck Up Bucks County will go directly toward renovating the existing bathrooms at the Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter and purchasing a bus for Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need, an organization which provides transportation and shelter to that population in lower Bucks County. Antheil Maslow & MacMinn is a canister location for those who wish to donate to this important cause. 

Alan Wandalowski, a Partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, a Doylestown law firm has begun his term as President of the Bucks County Estate Planning Council.  The first meeting of the 2014 - 2015 program year was held in September.  Officers of the BCEPC make a five year commitment to the council, serving terms as Secretary, Treasurer, 1st and 2nd  Vice President, and then as President of the organization.  The Bucks County Estate Planning Council’s mission is to advance the knowledge of local estate planning professionals and to develop collegiality among estate planning professionals.

Alan’s practice concentrates in Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Taxation, Asset Protection and Wealth Transfer Planning, planning for Retirement and Life Insurance benefits, Probate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation, and Elder Law.
Alan works closely with high net worth individuals, business owners, and their families, helping them implement their estate plans. Beyond preparing core planning documents such as Wills, Revocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills, Alan has extensive experience in developing more advanced planning techniques, including Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Generation Skipping Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts, Charitable Remainder/Lead Trusts, and Private Foundations.

Mike Mills, a Partner of the firm, will be a featured speaker at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce's Economic Forum on Thursday, November 20th at 8:00 a.m. at the Waterwheel Restaurant, 4424 Old Easton Road, Doylestown. Mike will discuss selected current tax developments of importance to the business community.

Mike's practice focuses on helping businesses build and preserve value, and helping individuals preserve and protect their family wealth. Elizabeth Welsh, Executive Director of the Bucks County Workforce Investment Board, will also speak at this event.