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Family, Civil & Injury
Family Law
We represent individuals, both men and women, involved in family law disputes and related proceedings, including matters involving custody and visitation, child support and family offenses.
We will help you to achieve your desired goals with an appreciation of your personal situation. We will counsel, assist and guide you through this often difficult process, and help you to do so in a dignified manner.
Contact our office to speak with us regarding family matters. We understand the sensitivity of family law disputes and quickly respond to your questions.
Civil Litigation
We have a broad and varied civil litigation practice. We offer our clients the counseling and strategies they need to resolve disputes and effectively represent, protect and advance their legal interests.
We assess each claim and develop a strategy for pleadings, pre-trial motions, discovery, trial, and if necessary, appeals. To the extent available and desirable, we may utilize alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration, to help resolve client’s cases in a cost-effective manner.
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases are generally handled on a one-third (33%) contingency basis, and examples of such cases are:
•Vehicular Accidents
•Automobile accidents
•Motorcycle accidents
•Snowmobile accidents
•ATV accidents
•Bicycle accidents
•Animal bites
•Slip and falls
•Products liability
•Premises liability
•Dram Shop (liquor licensee) liability
If you or a loved one have been injured by the wrongful or negligent acts of another and believe you may have a claim, please contact us as soon as you are able to so that we may promptly counsel you and guide you through the legal process.
Estate Planning
We advise clients on proper estate planning procedures, and create sound legal documents that detail their wishes. Our estate-planning services include the preparation of simple Wills for individuals or for married spouses. We will also discuss with you and prepare related documents, such as Living Wills, Health Care Proxies and Powers of Attorney.
