Planning for your future, your children, potential health issues, and how your property and wealth will be managed if you become incapacitated or how it will be distributed upon your death is undoubtedly important. Estate planning will offer you peace of mind and will reduce, if not eliminate, disputes between your family members.

In some instances, a lawsuit or probate action must be filed to acquire and distribute the property titled in the name of the deceased. A probate action may also be needed to clear title to real estate or to determine the rightful owners of real or personal property. In other instances, probate litigation is necessary to resolve disputes among the surviving heirs or to recover assets and property.

• Healthcare Power of Attorney
• Living Wills or Advance Directives
• Guardianships of Minors or Adults
• Contested or Uncontested Probates
• Affidavits of Death and Heirship
• Affidavit Terminating Joint Tenancy
• Determinations of Death and Heirship
• Enforcement of a Trustee’s Obligations

Guardianship or Power of Attorney

A guardian may be appointed by the Court in a variety of situations, including those involving persons with special needs, minor children, or persons suffering from a disability who are no longer able to manage their business and personal affairs on their own. In other instances, you or your loved one may appoint a person as your power of attorney to address legal, health, or financial issues on your behalf.

Employment Law and Legal Issues

Both employees and employers may need legal counsel to address issues regarding unemployment, discrimination, EEOC claims, or any other workplace issues. Development or review of appropriate policies and procedures is often the first step. Additionally, we draft, review, interpret, and bring actions to enforce or defend various types of employment contracts.

• Employment Agreements
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, or Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Severance Agreements
• Breach or Enforcement of Contract Litigation
• FMLA

Personal Injury

If you have suffered personal injury or property damage through no fault of your own, you may need to fight to recover money to pay medical expenses, to repair property damage, or to obtain compensation for pain and suffering. We can provide guidance on how to present your claim to the insurance company, or we may represent you during the claim process and file a lawsuit if we are unable to resolve the claim.

Family Law

The end of a marriage is a time wrought with emotions and questions. Based on your needs, we will counsel you on your rights regarding the terms of a divorce, parenting classes, alimony, child support, and property distribution. We will provide you with trusted guidance while focusing on the best possible outcome as you move forward.

Criminal Law

Criminal cases involve everything from minor traffic citations to felony charges brought by the Local, State, or Federal Government. Should you find yourself, a friend, or a family member facing criminal charges, we can represent you, or if it is in your best interest, we can refer you to respected legal counsel with experience in the specific charge you are facing.

Administrative Proceedings

Administrative matters arise whenever you receive a notice from a City, State, or Federal Government agency. If you own real estate, you may need to go before a regulatory or zoning board to obtain a variance or to plead your case. An administrative hearing may occur if you are employed by or receive benefits from the State or Federal Government and need to pursue or enforce your rights. In each instance, we will provide legal counsel and will assist you in understanding administrative rules, regulations, or hearings.  

• Department of Justice
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Oklahoma Corporation Commission
• City Council

Real Estate

If you own land or real property, commercial or residential, then you may face a variety of legal issues. We work with you, the title company, lenders, appraisers, surveyors, the buyer or seller, and such other third parties who are necessary to close a purchase or a sales transaction. During your ownership or development of property, we can provide legal counsel related to liens, zoning issues, or a taking of your land by the Government.

• Eminent Domain
• Environmental Damages
• Materialman and Mechanic’s Liens
• Quiet Title
• Minerals
• Easements
• Zoning
• Condemnation
• Covenant Enforcement Litigation
• Breach of Contract Litigation

Contracts

Do not rely upon a handshake to make an enforceable business agreement. We can draft your contract or educate you concerning the terms of a proposed agreement so that you may enter the agreement with an express understanding of the obligations binding the parties. Legal counsel during this process will save you time, money, and headache in the future. Should a dispute arise between the parties, or if a breach of the contract occurs, we will work with you to enforce the contract or to resolve the issue. If the matter cannot be amicably resolved, then we will pursue other legal remedies or arbitration.

• Settlement Agreements
• Commercial or Residential Leases
• Arbitration
• Breach of Contract Litigation
• Service Provider Agreements
• Commercial Contracts
• Litigation to Defend or Enforce Contracts

Civil Litigation

If you find yourself named as a party in a lawsuit in State or Federal Court, it is imperative that you quickly consult an attorney to protect your interests. Civil litigation includes either asserting your claims against another party or defending your interests in a suit filed against you. We will advocate for you throughout the litigation to develop your claims or defenses, ultimately presenting your case to a jury, and will act in your best interest to negotiate a resolution.

• Collections
• Breach of Contract
• Negligence
• Premises Liability
• Boundary Disputes or Enforcement of Covenants