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Family Law
Divorce, custody, adoption & domestic matters
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Legal dissolution of marriage and related proceedings
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Protecting your rights in criminal proceedings
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Defense for drunk or impaired driving charges
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Family & Divorce
9 areasFamily LawDivorce, custody, adoption & domestic mattersDivorceLegal dissolution of marriage and related proceedingsChild CustodyCustody arrangements and parenting rightsChild SupportFinancial support obligations for childrenAdoptionLegal processes for adopting a childAlimonySpousal support and maintenance agreementsDomestic ViolenceProtection orders and abuse-related legal mattersGuardianshipLegal authority to care for minors or incapacitated adultsPrenuptial AgreementsPre-marriage contracts protecting assets and interests
Criminal Defense
8 areasCriminal DefenseProtecting your rights in criminal proceedingsDUI/DWIDefense for drunk or impaired driving chargesDrug CrimesDefense for drug possession, trafficking, and related chargesWhite Collar CrimeFraud, embezzlement, and financial crime defenseFederal Criminal DefenseDefense in federal court proceedingsExpungementClearing or sealing criminal recordsJuvenile DefenseCriminal defense for minorsTraffic ViolationsSpeeding, reckless driving, and license suspension issues
Personal Injury
11 areasPersonal InjuryCompensation for accidents & negligenceCar AccidentsLegal help after vehicle collisionsTruck AccidentsClaims involving commercial truck collisionsMotorcycle AccidentsRepresenting riders injured in accidentsMedical MalpracticeClaims against negligent medical professionalsWrongful DeathCompensation for families who lost a loved oneSlip and FallPremises liability and injury on another's propertyDog BitesLiability claims for animal attack injuriesNursing Home AbuseClaims for mistreatment of elderly residentsProduct LiabilityInjuries caused by defective or dangerous productsWorkers' CompensationBenefits for employees injured on the job
Business & Corporate
9 areasBusiness LawCorporate formation, contracts & disputesCorporate LawGovernance, compliance, and corporate structureContractsDrafting, reviewing, and enforcing agreementsBusiness FormationLLCs, corporations, and choosing the right entityMergers & AcquisitionsM&A transactions, due diligence, and integrationFranchise LawFranchise agreements, disclosure, and disputesCommercial LawSales, trade, and commercial transactionsPartnership DisputesResolving conflicts between business partnersSecurities LawInvestment regulation, compliance, and enforcement
Employment & Labor
7 areasEmployment LawWorkplace rights & wrongful terminationLabor LawUnion relations, collective bargaining, and labor disputesWrongful TerminationIllegal firing and retaliation claimsWorkplace DiscriminationDiscrimination based on race, gender, age, disability & moreSexual HarassmentHostile work environment and harassment claimsWage & HourUnpaid wages, overtime, and minimum wage disputesEmployee BenefitsERISA, pension, and benefits disputes
Estate Planning & Probate
7 areasEstate PlanningWills, trusts & asset protectionWillsDrafting and contesting last will and testament documentsTrustsRevocable and irrevocable trust creation and administrationProbateCourt-supervised process for administering estatesElder LawLegal issues affecting seniors, including Medicaid planningEstate LitigationContesting wills and resolving inheritance disputesPower of AttorneyDesignating someone to act on your behalf legally
Real Estate
8 areasReal EstateProperty transactions & disputesLandlord & TenantLease disputes, evictions, and tenant rightsForeclosure DefenseStopping or negotiating foreclosure proceedingsLand Use & ZoningPermits, zoning variances, and land developmentConstruction LawContractor disputes, defects, and construction contractsProperty DisputesBoundary, title, and ownership disagreementsMortgage LawLoan modifications, refinancing, and lender disputesHomeowners Association LawHOA disputes, rule enforcement, and governance
Immigration
8 areasImmigration LawVisas, green cards & citizenship guidanceFamily ImmigrationPetitions for family-based visas and green cardsEmployment ImmigrationWork visas, sponsorship, and employment-based statusGreen CardsLawful permanent residency applications and interviewsCitizenship & NaturalizationBecoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization processAsylumProtection for those fleeing persecution or dangerDeportation DefenseRemoval proceedings, appeals, and cancellation of removalVisasTemporary and immigrant visas for work, study, and family
Bankruptcy & Debt
6 areasBankruptcy LawDebt relief & financial fresh startsChapter 7 BankruptcyLiquidation bankruptcy to eliminate unsecured debtsChapter 13 BankruptcyReorganization plan to repay debts over timeDebt SettlementNegotiating reduced payoff amounts with creditorsCredit RepairDisputing inaccuracies and improving credit standingConsumer LawProtection against unfair debt collection and fraud
Intellectual Property
7 areasIntellectual PropertyProtecting creative works, inventions, and brandsTrademarksRegistering and defending brand names and logosCopyrightsProtecting original creative and artistic worksPatentsSecuring rights to inventions and innovationsTrade SecretsProtecting confidential business informationLicensingAgreements granting rights to use IP assetsInternet LawOnline IP infringement, DMCA, and digital rights
Tax
6 areasTax LawIRS disputes, audits & tax strategyIRS DisputesResolving tax debt and disputes with the IRSTax AuditsRepresentation during IRS or state tax audit proceedingsTax FraudDefense for criminal and civil tax fraud allegationsBusiness TaxCorporate tax planning, compliance, and dispute resolutionEstate & Gift TaxMinimizing tax obligations on transfers of wealth
Litigation & Appeals
8 areasCivil LitigationRepresenting parties in civil court disputesCommercial LitigationBusiness disputes litigated in state and federal courtsAppealsChallenging court decisions in appellate proceedingsClass ActionsCollective lawsuits on behalf of groups of plaintiffsArbitrationBinding dispute resolution outside of courtMediationFacilitated negotiation to reach a mutually agreed settlementInsurance LitigationBad faith claims, coverage disputes, and insurer litigationLegal MalpracticeClaims against attorneys for negligence or misconduct
Health Care & Professional
4 areasGovernment & Administrative
7 areasCivil RightsFighting discrimination & civil liberties violationsAdministrative LawChallenges to government agency decisions and regulationsGovernment ContractsFederal and state procurement, bidding, and complianceMunicipal LawLocal government legal matters and public entity representationEducation LawStudent rights, school discipline, and education policySocial Security DisabilityAppeals for denied SSDI and SSI benefit claimsVeterans BenefitsVA claims, appeals, and disability compensation for veterans
Technology, Privacy & Media
6 areasPrivacy LawData privacy rights, GDPR, CCPA, and consumer protectionData SecurityBreach response, cybersecurity compliance, and liabilityTechnology LawSoftware licensing, tech contracts, and emerging technologyMedia LawDefamation, publishing rights, and First Amendment issuesEntertainment LawFilm, music, television contracts and talent representationSports LawAthlete contracts, endorsements, and sports governance
Environmental & Natural Resources
5 areasEnvironmental LawRegulatory compliance, environmental litigation, and cleanupEnergy LawOil, gas, renewables, and utility regulatory mattersOil & GasExtraction rights, leases, royalties, and disputesNatural ResourcesWater rights, mining, and natural resource regulationAgriculture LawFarming regulations, land use, and agribusiness contracts