Divorce/Separation Proceedings • Marriage Contracts
Custody Issues • Representation in Juvenile Court
Family law deals with situations concerning domestic issues such as marriage, divorce, annulment, alimony, parental responsibility orders and property settlements. It can also be set in the arena spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, and child abduction. In some cases, attorneys agree not to represent their clients in court should the parties involved decide to litigate their differences before such point.
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Felonies • Misdemeanors
Criminal defense is needed against a prosecution by the state or government for an act classified as a crime. Criminal statutes describe the type of behavior or intent deemed a crime, and in some instances, the legal punishment. In the criminal process, a person charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty and entitled to certain fundamental rights derived from the U.S. Constitution and key court decisions.
Learn MoreBusiness law, also known as commercial law, is the body of law that governs business and commercial transactions. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals with issues of both private law and public law. Business law governs everything from how a business can be organized to how it can be taxed. It also helps to provide options for business owners who wish to protect themselves from liability.
Learn MoreDrafting Wills/Trusts/Estate Contracts • Powers of Attorney
Asset Protection Plans • Protection for Minor Children
Estate planning is the process of arranging property for the administering of an estate. This removes uncertainties over the probate administration and helps the value of said estate by reducing taxes as well as other expenses. Estate planning is typically a carried out by the specialty for an experienced attorney. Legal devices can be made to ensure the carrying out of wishes including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
Learn MoreAuto/Motorcycle Accidents • Wrongful Death
Medical/Dental Malpractice • Slip & Fall
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body. Lawsuits can be filed claiming a plaintiff's injury has been caused by the negligence. Personal injury lawsuits cover injuries and accidents, most commonly car accidents, but can also include medical malpractice. The amount of compensation due to personal injury will be dependant on the severity of the injuries incurred and how said injury has affected the plaintiff's life since the injury.
Learn MoreCivil litigation deals with disputes between individuals or organizations in which compensation for damages may be granted to the victim. Civil law courts provide a place for resolving arguments regarding private matters that involve private parties and organizations including government departments. Civil litigation attempts to right a wrong, while at the same time putting the matter to rest for good.
Learn MoreBankruptcy is a legal declaration that one cannot repay the debts owed. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is initiated by the debtor and later imposed by a court order. The two major forms of bankruptcy for individuals are chapter 7, liquidation under the bankruptcy code, and chapter 13, individual debt adjustment. A debtor files for bankruptcy to obtain relief from debt, and it's either discharged or restructured through the court.
Learn MoreProbate is the legal process of administering the property of a deceased individual. This is usually carried out through a valid will. Probate court decides the validity of said will. As with most legal proceedings, there are technical aspects to the decision including if there are creditors, time factors, estate taxes, lawsuits or other claims against the estate in the administration of the will being carried out.
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