PRACTICE AREAS
PERSONAL INJURY and WRONGFUL DEATH
When you or someone you love is injured or killed as a result of the actions of others, you need experienced and competent representation to ensure that those responsible are held to account and your family is compensated. We represent clients in a wide variety of personal injury and wrongful death claims ranging from automobile wrecks to industrial injuries.
FAMILY LAW
We represent clients in both simple and complex divorce actions including both contested and uncontested proceedings. We also represent clients in adoptions, child custody, visitation, support matters, pre- nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, dependency and neglect and abuse proceedings, and juvenile proceedings.
TRUSTS, WILLS & PROBATE
The passing of loved ones can lead to a host of unfamiliar legal issues, no matter your financial position. We assist individuals and families in both end-of-life planning as well as in handling the nuances of the probate process.
CORPORATE & PARTNERSHIPS
Whether you are looking to start your first LLC or looking for sophisticated corporate legal advising, we offer a wealth of experience in the field of business law. We prodeourselves on serving as quality corporate counsel for our business clients at all stages, no matter the business size or issue.
EMPLOYMENT
We assist clients in drafting employee handbooks, dealing with sexual harassment claims, racial and sexual discrimination claims, EEOC claims and other types of wrongful discharge claims. We also assist clients with issues related to the Americans with Disability Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and wage and hour issues.
LANDLORD/TENANT
We represent clients by drafting leases to protect against losses and ensure payment and compliance with lease terms. We handle eviction claims for our clients and pursue damage claims as a result of lease violations.
PLANNING & ZONING
We represent our clients in Planning & Zoning issues in Simpson County, Kentucky, including zone changes, and conditional use permits. We also assist our clients in the drafting of subdivision restrictions or neighborhood association regulation, appropriate to the proposed neighborhood.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Our firm provides legal advice in the acquisition or sale of real property. We provide title services and are an Agent for Old Republic Title National Insurance Company. We represent both lenders and borrowers through the closing process. We have experience in assisting clients with tax free exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.
CIVIL LITIGATION
We represent individuals and businesses dealing with contract disputes, employment disputes, products liability claims, construction disputes, professional malpractice, medical malpractice and most other forms of civil litigation. We represent professionals and businesses before State agencies. We represent banks and individuals in foreclosure proceedings.
CRIMINAL LAW
We provide representation on a wide variety of criminal matters in Simpson County, ranging from simple misdemeanors to complex felony cases and everything in between. We utilize our extensive experience with the local judicial system to ensure the best possible results.