- Divorce
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipFor this reason you need to request a durable power of attorney. It may avoid the trouble, cost, and expense of guardianship proceedings.
- MisdemeanorsA crime is a wrong against the state. When a crime is committed, the government is prosecuting the individual. In other words, the whole weight of the state is against the person. There will never be a greater imbalance of authority. A lawyer will serve to put things back in balance. When a person is charged with a misdemeanor, the officer or the charging authority may be making a quick decision. Errors are made. Witnesses may simply have the wrong impression of what they have witnessed. Both the facts and the law should be challenged. It may be that a plea of guilty or no contest is the best choice, but it is a choice which should be made with the benefit of legal counsel. Be aware also that you should not plead guilty under circumstances where there may be civil consequences. Instead, you should there utilize the plea of no contest.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Premises LiabilitySlip and fall accidents are the most common type of "premises liability" cases. Slip and fall accidents can occur on commercial, residential or public property. Regardless of where they happen, all property or building owners have a responsibility to make certain an environment is safe. If you are injured, see a doctor and let them know that this is an injury from a slip and fall, take pictures, keep a diary of your treatment, missed work, etc.
- Real Estate TransactionsThe closing is the conference at which the real estate transaction is consummated. The closing agent will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the process. The title to real estate must be closely examined through a careful review of all relevant courthouse records. The closing agent must monitor compliance with all contractual terms. A settlement statement will be prepared, summarizing the financial details. Certain documents need to be duly recorded.
- Eminent DomainFirst, is it a lawful taking? Does the governmental agency enjoy the power of eminent domain over the particular property in issue?
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal InjuryThe phrase "Personal Injury" is also known as "Tort," the French word for "wrong." Personal Injury or Tort Law is intended to compensate you if someone's carelessness injures or damages you or your personal belongings. For example, if someone hits the back of your car when you are stopped at a red light, that person commits a tort. Most tort damages are covered by insurance. The role of a lawyer is to help you in gathering evidence and submitting claims to these insurance companies. In instances where there is no insurance or the insurance company refuses to pay, your attorney will commence court proceedings to recover damages.
- Auto Accidents
- Wills
- TrustsA "living trust" is a trust which is funded with assets of the person creating the trust. The person creating the trust, often called the "settlor" or the "grantor," typically retains all the benefits to the property placed into the trust.
- Power of AttorneyAn ordinary power of attorney however terminates automatically just at the moment when one needs it most, for example when a person becomes disabled or incompetent.
- Probate
- Tax LawTypically, it takes about 12 months to complete the probate of an estate, however simple estates can be closed in a matter of weeks. An extraordinary case involving a contested will or complicated tax litigation may take three years or more. Claims against the estate may be made up to one year from the date of death.