- Divorce
- Child SupportDuring bankruptcy, the person filing the case—known as the debtor—must submit a petition that lists all their assets and property as well as all their debts. If the debtor completes the bankruptcy successfully, most of their unsecured debts will be forgiven. However, some types of obligations, like outstanding child support payments or student loan payments, cannot be forgiven through bankruptcy.
- Child Custody and VisitationFor most parents, the main concern in a family law case is the care and welfare of their children. In Colorado, the state has replaced references to child custody with “allocation of parental responsibility.”
- Adoption
- Spousal SupportFamily lawyers can be invaluable in helping parties receive financial payments from their former partner. Colorado’s spousal support laws are generous and allow most parties who earn a combined total of less than $75,000 per year to petition the court for maintenance payments.
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWIIf a person has suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence, they could have a personal injury claim. In Arvada, personal injury cases happen when another individual or party is legally responsible for the accident or injury. This usually happens when physical harm is the result of negligent actions, such as injuries that result from drunk driving accidents, traumatic brain injuries, assaults, or slip and falls.
- Wrongful DeathMany families are unprepared for the emotional and financial losses that can accompany a loved one’s wrongful death. Unfortunately, financial obligations can stack up quickly, and already grieving families can feel overwhelmed. If you believe your loved one was the victim of a wrongful death, call a Denver wrongful death lawyer today.
- Traffic ViolationsWere you recently hurt in an accident while crossing a road or walking on the sidewalk due to someone else’s aggressive or reckless driving? If so, contact an experienced Denver pedestrian accident lawyer today. If someone else caused an accident that resulted in your injury, they may be liable for your damages.
- Sex CrimesAfter graduation from law school, Ms. Cohen worked as an attorney at a mid-sized Plaintiffs Law Firm in Massachusetts where she had the highest settlement rate in the firm. In 2008, she was given the once in a lifetime opportunity to relocate to the U.S. Virgin Islands to clerk for a Superior Court Judge. Her work for the Superior Court proved so effective that she was offered a position as an Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Justice where she served for nearly three years. While an Assistant Attorney General, she headed up the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crimes Unit and zealously advocated for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault both inside and outside the courtroom. She tried both misdemeanor and felony criminal domestic violence and sexual assault cases, perfecting her skills in the courtroom.
- MisdemeanorsAfter graduation from law school, Mr. Barber worked as a Deputy State Public Defender in Colorado Springs, representing indigent clients. Mr. Barber tried both misdemeanor and felony criminal domestic violence cases, providing zealous advocacy for his clients in the courtroom.
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- MurderMost wrongful deaths are the result of someone’s negligent or reckless conduct. However, intentional conduct that results in a death may also be cause for a wrongful death suit. Such intentional behavior usually takes the form of criminal action. Murder is the most common type of criminal conduct leading to wrongful death. Of course, criminal actions are punishable through the judicial system. In addition to criminal punishment, someone who causes the death of another by intentional conduct can also be held civilly liable for the surviving family’s damages.
- KidnappingFar less common are situations where a person was injured as the result of an intentional act. Most often, these cases are also tried through the criminal courts. Incidents involving assault, sexual abuse, or kidnapping are all grounds for civil lawsuits. It is important to remember that the criminal courts and civil courts are separate entities. No matter what the outcome of a criminal trial, the injured person still has the right to pursue civil damages.
- Hit and Run
- Business TransactionsIn general, people who hire tax lawyers in usually do so for three main reasons: to prevent problems with their taxes, to fix issues that have already occurred, and to complete certain complicated business transactions. A Denver tax lawyer could help individuals, married couples, and businesses organize their finances and take advantage of any relevant exemptions and deductions.
- Workers Compensation
- Employment LitigationFrank M. Cavanaugh is an AV-rated attorney who is a past Colorado Bar Association Butler/DeMarino award winner for professionalism. Before representing injured workers, he represented employers and their carriers in workers’ compensation matters for over 30 years. Mr. Cavanaugh has handled all aspects of workers’ compensation and general liability litigation from hearings and trials to appeals before the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Cavanaugh has also handled workers’ compensation subrogation matters and workers’ compensation disability related employment claims.
- Premises LiabilityAs defined by Denver law, premises liability comes into play when a person is injured on someone else’s property and they make a claim against the property owner for their injuries.
- Property DamageIf you were recently injured in an auto accident in the Denver area, contact a car accident lawyer today. Car crashes often lead to serious injuries and destroyed property. Medical bills and expensive property damage can lead to financial woes, which can be overwhelming when dealing with an injury.
- Personal InjuryColorado personal injury laws allow an injured plaintiff to potentially recover monetary compensation when an accident occurs as a result of someone else’s negligence. If you have been injured in an accident that occurred as a result of someone else’s carelessness, you may be entitled to monetary recovery under Colorado law. Personal injury claims and lawsuits must be filed within a specified time period, and time may be of the essence in your case.
- Medical MalpracticeWhile some injuries stem from unforeseen accidents, other injuries can be traced back to someone’s negligent conduct. Common types of accidents that can involve negligence include motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, animal attacks, and defective product injuries.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilitySocial Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a federal benefit that helps many people overcome financial difficulties caused by a disability. The federal government administers the SSDI program and determines who is eligible to receive financial disability benefits.
- Slip and Fall InjuryWhether your family is suffering from a truck accident, medical malpractice negligence, or a slip and fall injury, you can count on a personal injury attorney to stand up for your rights. This is especially true against insurance industry lawyers whose only job is to save their employers money by pressuring you into a quick and inadequate settlement.
- Estate PlanningA Denver estate planning lawyer could help you create documents like wills or trusts that distribute assets after death and pass the property on to heirs. Do not delay in making these crucial decisions—schedule an appointment with a proactive attorney today.
- WillsThe task most commonly associated with estate planning attorneys is the creation of a person’s last will and testament. These documents, which take effect after a person passes away, distribute assets according to the deceased’s wishes. The document would also name a person or entity as the executor in charge of making sure the deceased’s wishes are fulfilled.
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyFinally, estate planning attorneys could help individuals prepare for the inevitability of getting older and losing their health. For example, a lawyer may create a power of attorney form, which gives another person the ability to make decisions for someone who is incapacitated mentally or physically.
- Probate
- BankruptcyDuring a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee in the case sells all the debtor’s non-exempt assets and use those proceeds to pay off creditors. If there are no non-exempt assets, the individual’s debt may be wiped out entirely without paying the creditors.
- ForeclosureChapter 13 bankruptcies are a common way for people facing foreclosure to save their home. These bankruptcy cases stop a foreclosure case and allow the debtor to make up missed payments over time.
- Tax LawTaxes are an inevitable part of living in this country. While no one enjoys paying taxes, avoiding tax problems and fixing outstanding issues tax issues does not have to be difficult.