Baucum Steed Barker offers a wide range of legal services in the following areas:

	Transactional Real Estate
	Litigation Involving Real Estate
	Energy and Natural Resources
	Corporate, Partnership and General Business
	Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts

Transactional Real Estate

Baucum Steed Barker provides its clients premier service in the following transactional matters:

	representation of parties in ongoing negotiations leading to sale or lease of property;
	representation of buyers, sellers, title companies, lenders and real estate brokers in real estate closings and in the clearing of title to real estate;
	preparation of documentation on behalf of the lender, from origination to closing, for all types of loans;
	representation concerning homeowners' associations, condominium regimes, residential subdivisions and commercial properties such as shopping centers, office buildings and multi-family projects;
	foreclosure of real estate for both individuals and financial institutions including the pursuit of deficiency judgments and eviction of tenants or occupants;
	land title litigation;
	prompt preparation of conveyancing documentation;
	loan workouts, restructuring of loans and documentation for modifying loan agreements.
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Litigation Involving Real Estate

To a large extent, the litigation practice of Baucum Steed Barker parallels the other areas of law handled by the firm. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants on various matters, which include the following areas of litigation:

	Real Estate. Disputes involving real property, construction projects, title insurance, land titles, warranties, contracts, landlords and tenants, and homeowners' associations.
	Title Insurance. Claims defense and settlement, from pre-trial evaluation to appellate.
	Commercial and Business. Legal problems of business entities, employment problems, stockholder and partner disputes, breaches of contracts, deceptive trade practices and other consumer litigation.
	Condemnation - Eminent Domain Proceedings. Representation of condemnor or condemnee in eminent domain negotiations, special commissioner hearings, and trial. Specific experience in representing clients in inverse condemnation cases.
	ADR/Mediation. Representation in all of the above areas using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, including mediation and arbitration. Mediation and arbitration services available.
	Probate Litigation. Litigation involving contested probate matters, including will contests and other disputes among heirs.
	Creditor's Rights and Bankruptcy. Collection cases, post judgment collection, creditor representation in all kinds of bankruptcy proceedings, enforcement of mechanic's and other liens, disputes between lenders and borrowers, and lender liability claims.
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Energy and Natural Resources

Baucum Steed Barker offers comprehensive representation for its clients in every sector of energy and natural resource activity, including

	Oil & Gas Acquisitions, Sales, Operations and Litigation
	Land Ownership and Management
	Hard Minerals and Mining
	Alternative Energy Matters
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Corporate, Partnership And General Business

Baucum Steed Barker offers comprehensive legal services for its business clientele. Representation is available for:

	formation and ongoing operation of corporations and all forms of partnerships and limited liability companies;
	sales and purchases of business
	mergers, reorganizations and dissolutions;
	business succession planning;
	contracts involving leasing, manufacturing, employment, acquisitions of goods and services, buyouts, and first rights of refusal.
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Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts

Baucum Steed Barker offers a complete range of estate planning, probate and trust administration services, including:

		Preparation of wills, testamentary trusts, durable and medical powers of attorneys, designations of guardians and related documents;
		Probate of wills, administration of estates and guardianships;
		Will contests, fiduciary litigation and other contested matters in probate court;
		Creation and administration of revocable and irrevocable trusts;
		Asset Protection Planning;
		Consultation on estate and gift tax issues and implementation of various estate planning techniques including:
		Family Limited Partnerships
		Life Insurance Trusts
		Grantor-Retained Annuity Trusts
		Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts
		Charitable Trusts, Donor-Advised Funds and Private Foundations
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Baucum Steed Barker Attorneys and Counselors One Castle Hills, 1100 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 260 San Antonio, TX 78213 Telephone: 210-349-5311 Telecopier: 210-349-3523