McDowell, Rice attorneys recognize and respect the importance of farmers, ranchers, and the agribusiness community to the economic success of our region and nation.  We are committed to meeting their legal needs in promoting their success, both for now and through future generations.  Our attorneys work with farmers and ranchers in a variety of areas, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The acquisition and sale of farm and ranchland
• Addressing land use and zoning issues
• Compliance with environmental regulations and other government programs
• Appropriation and use of natural resources
• Participation in, and compliance with, government programs
• Compliance with commercial sales and marketing statutes and regulations
• Development of contracts and leases
• Design of business and operating entities to promote continuity of business
• Succession planning
• Addressing issues arising from the income taxation of farmers and ranchers
• Representing farmers and ranchers in workouts, liquidations, and reorganizations
• Assisting farmers and ranchers with wealth management and transfers of wealth to future generations

As the demographics of the agribusiness community shift to an ever smaller yet older population, McDowell, Rice recognizes the significant contribution its attorneys may make in helping preserve and promote our agribusiness community to maintain its position as the best in the world.