Practice Areas
Fratar, Kern & Kelly, LLP represents clients throughout the Massachusetts and the Northeast region. Our attorneys assist clients in the following areas of law:
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LAW
We use our commercial real estate expertise to assist clients with regional and national real estate portfolios. Fratar, Kern & Kelly's expertise includes commercial tenant real estate leasing issues; the legal aspects of lease negotiations, lease renewals and modifications; negotiation of subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs); negotiation and preparation of estoppel certificates; preparation and negotiation of site development contracts and related legal issues; zoning matters; and lease litigation.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LAW
Our services include real estate title examinations and title certifications, and representation of our clients throughout the home purchase process including negotiation of the purchase and sale agreements; examination of the title to the property; preparation of closing documentation; and representation of our clients at the closing of their purchase transaction. In addition, we represent our clients in mortgage refinancing transactions and sales of property. Fratar, Kern & Kelly's services also include representation of lenders in foreclosure matters.
ZONING LAW
We represent homeowners seeking variances for home construction; real estate developers constructing residential subdivisions; shopping center and business owners seeking approvals for projects before local planning boards, zoning boards of appeal and state appeals boards.
ESTATE LAW
We assist individuals and families to make certain that their assets go to their loved ones and family members through the use of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and health care proxies. Estate plans are prepared and tailored to our clients' particular needs. Estate planning documents range from simple wills to complex trusts.
LITIGATION
Legal help is moments away when you need a personal injury lawyer. Fratar, Kern & Kelly, LLP is committed to meeting the highest ethical and legal standards in effectively resolving your case. While personal injury or loss cases are complex, as experienced arbitrators, we are committed to guide you through legal complexities and to help you recover rightful damages of your lawsuit.
BUSINESS LAW
Selecting the proper form of a business entity is one of the most important tasks facing the starter of a small business. Fratar, Kern & Kelly, LLP has assisted hundreds of small business owners with the legal aspects of starting their businesses, including the choice of the business entity, and have assisted them with the formation of corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships, all depending upon the specific needs and goals of each client. When more than one owner of a business is involved, we advise our clients of the importance and legalities of Buy-Sell Agreements between business owners to provide financial protection in the event of disability, death, retirement or simply the decision of one party to leave the business. We also use our legal expertise to assist those clients wishing to sell or purchase businesses, including negotiation of the legal aspects of the sale or purchase, preparation of the Sale/Purchase Agreement and providing of legal representation through the closing of the transaction. In addition, should the need for litigation arise, Fratar, Kern & Kelly, LLP's partner, Daniel M. Kelly, has the expertise to litigate, mediate or participate in arbitration as needed, and has obtained many favorable verdicts for our business clients over the last thirty years. Finally, we provide estate planning advice and documentation for business owners preparing for the succession of their businesses either to family members or co-owners.
