- Divorce
- Child SupportWe will try to resolve your case fairly through negotiations rather than needless court battles. Sometimes your story must be told in court. We will fight to Ensure you are protected to the extent the law allows in achieving your goals for custody, child support, maintenance & a fair division of property & debts.
- Adoption- Is a legal proceeding to terminate the parental/custodial rights of one or more parents and then establishing a new legal relationship. Most Adoptions are by consent meaning the parent(s) agree(s) to termination of his or her rights in the child in favor of the Adopting Parent(s). Many are Step-parent adoptions. As the Adoptive Parent you assume all responsibility for the child. You cannot quit as the parent if the relationship dissolves. If the other biological parent does not agree to the Adoption, the Court may still approve termination of that parent’s rights. This would be a Contested Adoption. Usually you must show the other parent is unfit or abandoned the child.
- Guardianship- These probate proceedings are used to help the living but incapacitated manage their affairs. That may be a Minor Child who receives money in a lawsuit to someone who is or becomes mentally incompetent for whatever reason that causes the disability. Guardianships are about the physical relationships, who watches over the person. Conservatorships are about the financial affairs of the person.
- AnnulmentEmotions run high. It is critical to get Objective Advice for you and your children. What worked for your “Friends” may not apply to your situation. Divorce crosses Emotional and Financial lines. You may be faced with Mere Financial Survival to Significant Property & Debt Divisions. You will live with the results for years to come. Our experience in Bankruptcy provides unique insights that many Divorce Attorneys lack.
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWIDriver’s License - If you have been charged with a DUI you must immediately appeal the proposed suspension of your license in an Administrative Hearing. The time limit is extremely short to do so. If you want our assistance this is a separate legal proceeding from the DUI Criminal Charges. Perhaps you have lost your license already and you need help getting your driving privileges restored.
- MisdemeanorsCriminal/DUI/Traffic - The Government is very powerful when it brings charges against you. Criminal & Traffic Infractions can carry serious life altering consequences. In Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Suspended (DWS), & No Insurance cases your ability to drive is implicated. Misdemeanor and Felony Charges and Convictions may prevent you from achieving your life’s goals. They can affect Employment, Education & Training to support you & your family. We will investigate and evaluate your situation. If there is a great likelihood of conviction we will work to find the best solution and minimize jail time. We will defend you. We will always be willing to take your case to Trial to make the Government prove its case, protect your rights, and declare your innocence.
- Workers CompensationIf you are Injured at work you are most likely covered by your Employer under Workers Compensation Insurance. You are entitled to have your Medical Care paid for to restore your health including reimbursements for travel. If you are Disabled from work Temporarily or Permanently Injured (that causes Partial or Total Disability) you are entitled to some Monetary Compensation in addition. What you can recover varies widely based on your income as well as the Nature & Extent of your Disability. Proof of your claims requires the Expertise of Medical Professionals and Vocational Information about you.
- Wrongful TerminationIt is against public policy for an Employer to terminate you for making a Workers Compensation claim. Unfortunately, many Employers react in a negative way when an employee is injured. Instead of embracing their responsibility they try to avoid it. A Wrongful Termination case is a separate but some times related legal case.
- Premises LiabilityInsurance Coverage - There are many causes of injury. Not all are compensable in damages. However, when someone is AT FAULT in causing your injury there are many potential sources of payment. First, the person who injured you is responsible if they were negligent or willfully hurt you. Most people don’t have money to cover your loss. Hopefully, they are covered by insurance. Many businesses carry Premises Liability Insurance. Everyone is required to have Auto Insurance that drives a vehicle. If they don’t, your own Auto Insurance has some coverage and may cover uninsured losses. Homeowner’s Insurance may also be a source of payment in cases occuring on private property. We can help you identify these sources of payment and evaluate your claims.
- Personal InjuryHow do I hire an Attorney for my Personal Injury Claim? In most cases our attorneys will represent you under a Contingent Fee Contract. You pay the Attorney from the recovery made on your behalf.
- Estate Planning- Its all about the planning. By law your property will go to your next of kin even without a will. If you have a spouse and/or children then generally shares will go to each as provided by statute. However, a probate proceeding is required unless you plan out what will happen in the event of your demise. Trusts are used to avoid probate and the costs associated with it. Wills are used to control the distribution of assets in a probate proceeding especially when you want something different than state law or plan to exclude someone.
- WillsP owers of Attorney/Living Wills - There may come a time when you cannot make decisions for yourself or you need to give someone else control. During those times it helps to have someone designated to assist you in your financial matters or health care decisions. Sometimes you need someone designated to care for your minor children. We can help you select the appropriate Power of Attorney for your needs.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- ForeclosureBankruptcy - Sometimes you run out of alternatives to pay all your bills. Loss of a job, divorce, foreclosure, repossessions, or medical bills can throw your life into chaos. Prevention & planning has to be the first step. It may take Bankruptcy to solve the constant treadmill that destroys your peace of mind. Despite changes in the law in 2005 Bankruptcy can offer substantial relief. Additionally, we identify whether you have consumer claims to bring against creditors that harass you. We will discus how to...