Civil Litigation Miller Austin handles general trial work involving contracts, estates, condemnation, real estate, insurance, and commercial litigation in both State and Federal courts. Business Law Our firm assists clients in the formation of business entities including corporations, limited liability companies, and general and limited partnerships. We represent sellers and purchasers in business acquisitions and mergers, primarily in the areas of manufacturing, petroleum marketing, and service industries. We are general counsel to several German, Italian and Asian manufacturing firms. We also represent a large number of automotivebusinesses. Family Law Our firm provides a wide range of personal legal services for families. We prepare Pre-Marital Agreements as well as Separation/Property Settlement Agreements. Wills, Estate Planning and Estate Administration Our attorneys help families plan for their future needs by preparing estate plans, wills, living wills, health care powers of attorney and general powers of attorney. When a loved one dies, we can provide estate administration and advise surviving family members in the proper conduct of their financial and business affairs. Real Property Transactions - Residential and Commercial We represent buyers and sellers in transactions ranging from purchasing and selling commercial property, to representing and advising clients in the planning, financing, construction, selling and leasing of residential and commercial property. We handle lien claims and land use regulatory matters. Our attorneys are approved for all major title insurance companies and lending institutions in the State of North Carolina. DMV Our firm represents clients in traffic offenses, and all matters involving licensing and other DMV matters. Personal Injury, Property Damage and Insurance Coverage Matters We have over 40 years of experience in the areas of insurance settlements of personal injury, property damage, wrongful death claims and interpretation of insurance coverage issues. Taxation Our firm has 40 years of experience in handling disputes before the United States Tax Court and the North Carolina Department of Revenue. We are experienced primarily in the areas of Federal Income and Estate and Gift Taxation as well as State sales tax matters.