estate planning & probate

Preparing a will and other essential health care directives and estate planning documents provides you with peace of mind now and protects your family in the future. You need the advice and expertise of an experienced attorney to ensure these documents adequately and legally reflect your wishes. They may also need to be periodically updated to comply with changes in the law. With effective advance estate planning, the probate process is simplified. However, probate can be more complicated and even contested, requiring adversarial litigation. I can help your family navigate the probate process and assist with the administrative and legal responsibilities so you can focus on the grieving process.

  • Last Will and Testament

  • Financial Power of Attorney

  • Medical Power of Attorney

  • Advance Directives to Physicians

  • HIPAA Release

  • Appointment for Disposition of Remains

  • Designation of Guardian

  • Contested Probate

  • Will Contest

  • Fiduciary Litigation

family law

Legal matters that impact your family are emotional and sometimes contentious. You will benefit from having a lawyer advising you of your rights and options, and advocating for a favorable resolution. Your family law situation may also change over time and circumstances, necessitating legal representation in new proceedings with the court. I will help you protect your family.

  • Contested Divorce

  • Uncontested Divorce

  • Custody

  • Visitation

  • Child Support

  • Meditation/Arbitration

criminal law

If you, or a loved one, has been charged with a crime, it is critical that you immediately contact an attorney experienced with criminal law, in order to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome for your case. Even having an arrest on your record can have serious and long-term consequences that could adversely affect applying to college, getting a job, obtaining professional licensure or volunteering at a school. I will help you understand the nature of the charges and develop a sound defense strategy.

  • DWI

  • Drug Charges

  • Theft

  • Assault

  • Financial Crimes

  • Expungement/Non-Disclosure

  • Family Violence

  • Sex Crimes

  • Manslaughter

  • Homicide

civil litigation

Have you been sued? Were you cheated in a business dispute? Were you wrongfully terminated by your employer? Civil litigation lawyers regularly appear in court and are familiar with the judges, clerks, and court staff that will handle your case. Even if you are able to avoid a lawsuit, the best out-of-court resolution is often achieved by a lawyer ready to go the distance. I will help you develop and implement a strategy to prosecute and defend your claims.

  • Breach of Contract

  • Deceptive Trade Practices

  • Insurance

  • Defamation

  • Civil Rights

  • Employment

  • Professional Licensure

  • Business Disputes