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Real Estate

LaBelle Law has extensive experience in both residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale, financing and leasing of properties. Commercial properties can best be described as ones intended for a commercial activity, or a residential property with four (4) or more dwelling units.

In addition, we have represented banks, private lenders, buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in property transactions.

Business Formation

Our lawyers can help you decide which type of entity best fits your business plans. Choosing how you will set-up your business is one of the single most important decisions you will make as an owner. We have assisted clients in the formation of the following types of businesses:

  • Corporations
  • Sub S Corporations
  • Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLC)
  • Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
  • Not For Profit Corporations
  • Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

Financing and Development

As a business evolves, the needs of the business as well as the needs of its owners inevitably change. LaBelle Law's attorneys are accessible to their clients as issues arise in the operation of their business.

We regularly advise clients on industry-specific issues relating to taxation, development, financing, and litigation matters.

Commercial Litigation

The LaBelle Law team handles commercial litigation regarding business disputes across a broad spectrum of local, regional, and national industry sectors. Our lawyers have extensive experience in various business-to-business and consumer-to-business disputes.

Our team has established an excellent reputation for efficiently providing high quality, timely, and effective services to clients at a competitive cost in a variety of sophisticated and high-stakes commercial litigation matters.

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

When it comes to wills, trusts, and estate planning, our attorneys have the skills and knowledge that you can rely upon. With experience handling the full range of estate planning & probate matters, our team will help you design a comprehensive plan that effectively protects you, your assets, and your family.

An estate plan should be fully customized to meet your unique objectives and needs. At LaBelle Law, our attorneys put forward the time, resources, and attention to detail to make sure your issue is handled the right way. Our law firm provides a full range of estate planning services to people and families across NEPA.

Hard Money Lending

With today's booming real estate market, many people seek out hard money loans to help with renovating or purchasing an investment property or when seeking an alternative to borrowing from a banking institution. Hard money loans often fund much faster than a typical loan offered by a bank or mortgage lender and they can also require less paperwork.

The LaBelle Law firm can provide counsel in the following areas:

  • Foreclosure law
  • Borrower protections
  • Lender Protections
  • Key issues specifically related to borrowing money for acquisition and reconstruction of property in the Commonwealth in the of Pennsylvania

Family and Divorce Law

Dealing with a legal issue involving your family can be one of the most difficult and emotional times of your life. With so much on the line, you need an experienced attorney you can trust to get the best results. Attorney Corinne Taylor of LaBelle Law has been practicing law since 2004 and focuses much of her practice on family law matters. She is a skilled litigator, experienced negotiator and effective communicator. She understands that family law cases can be complex and emotional and she will take the time to provide you with the information, answers and advice you need to make the best decision for you and your family.

Attorney Taylor is dedicated to helping her divorce clients rebuild their lives and their families. She understands that no two circumstances are the same and each case requires a different strategy or solution. Whether by agreement or aggressive litigation, Attorney Taylor will provide the legal advocacy needed to assist you to move forward, while protecting your interests. 

Child Custody

Working out a parenting agreement that covers child custody can be difficult, especially if there is animosity between the parents. Whether you’re recently separated and looking to learn the basic types of custody, or whether your child is in immediate danger due to a real threat to his/her safety, or you’ve had an open case for years that needs modifications due to life changes, Attorney Taylor will help you find a solution that serves the best interests of your child.

Attorney Taylor served as a guardian ad litem (GAL) in Lackawanna County and was appointed by the court to conduct investigations into a child’s circumstance and make reports to the court. The final decision as to what the best interest of the child is will be made by the court. However, the court considers the GAL’s recommendations. The court entrusted Attorney Taylor with this important task and so should you. 

Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful process whether you are filing for yourself or for your business. Deciding to file for bankruptcy without the assistance of an attorney can be a costly error because the entire process can be confusing if you approach it alone.

Let the lawyers at LaBelle Law give you advice about the different chapters of bankruptcy, and how a specific chapter may apply to your financial situation. Our attorneys will also help you fill out the required paperwork and act as your legal representative in bankruptcy court.

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Frequently Asked Questions


When do I need title insurance?

If you’re buying a home, title insurance is a policy that protects your investment, your property rights, and your lender's investment.

There are two different types of title insurance: an owner’s policy and a lender’s policy.

An owner’s policy is the best way to protect your property rights. Usually the buyer will pay for this policy. A lender’s policy is usually required by the lender and only protects the lender’s financial interests. The buyer typically pays for this policy as well.

Owner’s title insurance protects your investment in your property from certain future legal claims regarding ownership of your property. For a one-time fee, you receive coverage for as long as you own your home. The owner’s policy also covers potential legal fees and court costs for settling claims covered by your policy.

Why should I form a separate business entity for my business? (ie. corporation, LLC or LLP)

When choosing the correct type of entity for your business, numerous considerations come into play, including personal liability, ownership and management, cost of forming and registering the business, and taxation. Reasons you might want an LLC include:

- Limiting your personal liability for business debts
• With an LLC, only the assets owned in the name of the LLC are subject to the claims of business creditors, including lawsuits against the business
• The personal assets of the LLC members cannot be claimed to satisfy business debts. For most people, this is the most important reason to form an LLC
• Raising capital from investors. This can be done by bringing in other members who contribute funds, property, or services to the business
• Tax advantages. There is usually no separate tax levied on the LLC itself, as there may be with a corporation, therefore avoiding double taxation
• LLC profits or losses are generally passed on to the members, as they would be with a partnership

As a grandparent, what rights do I have to see my grandchildren?

Pennsylvania's Grandparent Visitation Act has withstood constitutional challenges. In Pennsylvania, a grandparent can seek visitation (also called partial custody) if the child's nuclear family unit is broken. Specifically, a grandparent can file an action for partial custody when:

• The child's parent(s) is deceased
• The child's parents have been separated for at least six months or have filed a divorce or separation action or the child has resided with the grandparent for at least 12 months.

Additionally, even if the above factors are present, the grandparent must demonstrate that partial custody or visitation serves the grandchild's best interests and doesn't interfere with the child-parent relationship.

How does filing a bankruptcy help me solve my financial problems?

If you decide to move forward with a personal bankruptcy proceeding, you'll have to decide under which chapter to file: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Both types of bankruptcy can help you eliminate unsecured debt (such as credit cards), halt a foreclosure or repossession, and stop wage garnishments, utility shut-offs and debt collection actions.

With both types, you'll be expected to pay your own court costs and attorney fees. However, the two types of bankruptcy relieve debt in different ways.

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