At Marks Gray, we’re proud to offer experienced legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas. Whether you’re protecting your brand, growing your family, or defending your professional license, our team is here to help. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive in each area of our practice.
Q: What types of businesses do you serve?
A: We represent startups, small businesses, and large corporations in all stages of business—from formation and growth to mergers and acquisitions.
Q: Can you help with contracts and legal compliance?
A: Yes. We assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, and help ensure businesses remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Corporate Immigration & Compliance
Q: What type of immigration cases do you focus on?
A: Our practice is dedicated to employment-based immigration. We partner with U.S. employers to develop strategic global talent solutions and sponsor foreign nationals for work visas—including H-1B, L-1, TN, and O-1—and employment-based green cards through PERM labor certification and EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories. Our goal is to help companies attract, retain, and thrive with international talent in a competitive market.
Q: Can you help our HR or legal team create a compliant global talent immigration strategy?
A: Absolutely. We provide strategic immigration counsel and compliance support for HR leaders, in-house counsel, and business decision-makers. Our services include corporate immigration policy development, FDNS site visit readiness, public access file audits, and ongoing guidance tailored to your industry and workforce. We help teams stay proactive, compliant, and confident in navigating today’s complex immigration landscape.
Q: Do you offer webinars, workshops, or other learning opportunities?
A: Yes! We regularly lead custom corporate immigration webinars, HR trainings, and executive workshops to educate and empower employers on topics like visa sponsorship, compliance, and global talent retention. Our immigration practice founder, Giselle Carson, is also the author of the best-selling book The Corporate Immigration Advantage, a practical guide for employers looking to hire and keep top international talent.
Q: Who do you represent in licensing matters?
A: We represent licensed professionals, including healthcare providers, real estate agents, and contractors – facing investigations, complaints, or disciplinary actions.
Q: What should I do if I receive a complaint from my licensing board?
A: Contact an experienced licensing attorney right away. Early legal intervention can make a significant difference in the outcome.
Q: What types of cases do you litigate?
A: We handle a broad range of civil litigation, including business disputes, personal injury claims, and real estate conflicts.
Healthcare Law
Q: Do you advise individual healthcare providers?
A: Yes. We help individual practitioners and healthcare entities with contracts, compliance, and defense against regulatory actions.
Q: Do you assist with HIPAA compliance?
A: Yes. We help clients implement and maintain privacy and security practices in accordance with HIPAA and other data privacy laws.
Q: What kind of real estate matters do you handle?
A: We assist with commercial and residential purchase and sale transactions, real estate development, bank financing, construction, leasing, title disputes, easements and many other related matters.
Q: Can you help with real estate litigation?
A: Yes. We represent clients in all real estate related disputes, including contracts, boundary, quiet title actions, partition, landlord-tenant matters and other property-related conflicts.
Q: What types of intellectual property do you protect?
A: We help clients secure and enforce trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to safeguard their brands and creative work.
Q: Can you help me register a trademark?
A: Yes. We handle trademark searches, applications, and enforcement, both domestically and internationally.
Q: What if someone is using my copyrighted work without permission?
A: We can assist in enforcing your rights through cease and desist letters, licensing agreements, or litigation if necessary.
Surrogacy & Assisted Reproductive Technology
Q: Do you represent intended parents or surrogates?
A: Both. We provide legal guidance and contract drafting for intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and other parties involved in assisted reproduction.
Q: Why do I need a lawyer for surrogacy or egg donation?
A: These arrangements involve complex legal and parental rights issues. We ensure that all parties are protected and that the agreement complies with Florida law.
Q: Can you help with establishing parental rights?
A: Yes. We handle the necessary court filings and paperwork to establish legal parentage and protect your family’s future.
Government Liability
Q: What types of government entities do you represent?
A: We represent municipalities, counties, election officials, school districts, and other public agencies.
Q: What types of claims fall under government liability?
A: We defend government entities in civil rights claims, tort liability, employment disputes, election disputes and land use litigation.
Q: Do you represent employers or employees?
A: Our firm primarily represents employers in workplace-related legal matters.
Q: What services do you provide for employers?
A: We help with HR consultation, disciplinary counseling, workplace investigations, defending against discrimination or termination claims, position statements, employee handbooks and wage and hour compliance.
Q: Can you help prevent future employment disputes?
A: Absolutely. We offer proactive counsel and training to help businesses create compliant policies and minimize risk.
Q: What is estate planning, and do I really need it?
A: Estate planning is the process of preparing legal documents that direct how your assets are managed and distributed if you become incapacitated or after your death. Everyone—regardless of age or wealth—can benefit from having a plan in place.
Q: What documents are typically included in an estate plan?
A: A comprehensive estate plan often includes a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare surrogate designation, living will, and possibly a revocable living trust.
Q: Can you help with guardianship planning for minor children?
A: Yes. We help parents name guardians and establish financial protections for their children in case the unexpected happens.
Q: What happens if someone dies without a will in Florida?
A: If you die without a will, Florida’s intestacy laws will determine who inherits your assets—often not the way you might intend. Having a will ensures your wishes are followed.
Q: Can estate planning help avoid probate?
A: Yes. We can structure your estate to minimize or avoid probate through tools like trusts and beneficiary designations, saving your loved ones time, money, and stress.
Q: What types of aviation clients do you represent?
A: We represent a wide range of aviation clients, including pilots, aircraft owners, operators, fixed-base operators (FBOs), aviation businesses, and insurers.
Q: Can you help with FAA enforcement actions?
A: Yes. We represent pilots and aviation professionals in FAA enforcement matters, including certificate actions, medical certification issues, and regulatory compliance investigations.
Q: Do you handle aircraft transactions?
A: Absolutely. We assist with the purchase, sale, leasing, and financing of private and commercial aircraft, including title searches and FAA registrations.
Q: Can you help aviation companies with contracts and liability issues?
A: Yes. We draft and review aviation-related contracts and help clients manage risk, regulatory compliance, and liability concerns.
Q: Do you represent clients in aviation-related litigation?
A: We do. Our aviation attorneys handle a variety of litigation matters, including personal injury, property damage, product liability, and insurance defense within the aviation industry.
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If you’re facing a legal issue or just need guidance, the team at Marks Gray is ready to assist. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an attorney who understands your needs.