Areas Of Law Descriptions

Not sure what kind of attorney you need? This section lists different legal categories with brief descriptions that should help you to determine the proper category for your referral through our office. If your problem is not identified, please contact our office for further assistance at 330-253-5038.

ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Representation for asbestosis and mesothelioma patients and their families versus industry.

BANKRUPTCY
Personal and corporate bankruptcy issues including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. Please be sure to specify if you are interested in filing personal or business bankruptcy.

BUSINESS LAW
Includes business contracts & collections; forming corporations, partnerships or non-profit organizations; Buy/Sell Agreements; Franchising Law; Small Business Laws.

CHILD CUSTODY, SUPPORT & PARENTAGE
Issues related to children including custody orders and modifications, visitation, child support, contempt actions, paternity, and Children's Services cases.

CIVIL RIGHTS
Civil rights issues including discrimination (other than employment). Included in this area are matters that involve the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights of the elderly, gay individuals, children, and the mentally challenged.

CONSTRUCTION LAW
Issues dealing with all areas of construction including termination of contracts, architects, contractors, developers and builders, and safe workplace.

CONSUMER ISSUES
Covers issues related to consumer purchases including consumer fraud, banking matters, "Lemon Law" (new cars), homeowner improvements and repairs, utility problems, and small claims court representation.

COPYRIGHTS, PATENTS & TRADEMARKS
Intellectual property matters include the application and registration of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Related issues also include unfair competition, trade secrets, and computer law.

CREDIT OR COLLECTION ISSUES
Creditor's rights, predatory lending, collections and contractual issues.

CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
Misdemeanor and felony cases, traffic violations, DUI, juvenile proceedings, drug offenses, expunctions, federal criminal cases, criminal appeals, and post conviction matters.

DISABILITY (ERISA)
Matters dealing with COBRA, HIPAA nondiscrimination, health benefits claims, retiree health benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

ELDER LAW
Issues related to Medicaid or nursing home matters.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
Labor discrimination, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Issues related to the environment including biotechnology, toxicology, water and OSHA requirements.

HEALTHCARE LAW
Advance directives, living wills, long-term healthcare.

IMMIGRATION LAW
Immigration and naturalization issues related to visas, naturalizations, labor certifications, fraud investigations, deportation and exclusion, and political asylum.

INSURANCE LAW
Life, health, disability, home, fire, and property insurance issues including arbitration and the obligation of defense and indemnity.

INTERNET LAW
Matters dealing with the internet, computers and technology.

JUVENILE ISSUES
Covers all issues dealing with minors and delinquency, Department of Youth Services, and juvenile detention.

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
Employer/Employee relations, compensation packages, general labor laws. NOTE: If you are in a Union you may need to file a grievance before contacting outside counsel. Please be sure to check your Union contract before requesting to speak with an attorney.

LANDLORD/TENANT
Representation of landlords and tenants in contract issues related to leases, rentals and evictions of commercial and residential properties.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE & FAMILY MATTERS
Includes divorce, dissolution, annulment, post-divorce matters, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence or harassment situations.

MEDICAL OR LEGAL MALPRACTICE
Representation of patients or medical personnel in matters related to possible negligent or otherwise improper medical care resulting in an injury.

NURSING HOME NEGLECT
Representation for abused or neglected residents who are dependent on nursing homes for care.

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE
Matters including injury to a person or damage to property that involve monetary compensation. Additional libel/slander and false arrest.

PERSONAL INJURY/WRONGFUL DEATH
Representation for an untimely death due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity.

PROBATE / GUARDIANSHIP / ADOPTION / NAME CHANGE
Probating wills and estate issues for deceased individuals. Additional areas include mental health matters, power of attorney, guardianships and adoptions.

PRODUCT AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Representation on issues involved with defective and dangerous products and most class action lawsuits.

REAL ESTATE & FORECLOSURE
Commercial and residential real estate issues including the purchase or sale, preparing deeds, mortgages, closings, and foreclosures. Additional matters are boundary disputes, condo association issues and zoning.

SCHOOL LAW
Matters concerning Individualized Education Programs (IEP), school athletics, colleges and universities, private or public elementary and secondary education, vocational schools.

SOCIAL SECURITY
Representation at social security hearings including claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), benefit denials, and appeals for disabled, survivors, or retired claimants.

STOCKS, BONDS & SECURITIES
Representation of investors, brokers, dealers, and customers in issues related to disputes involving securities matters, stocks/bonds, investment counseling, and arbitration.

TAX LAW
Issues related to state and federal corporate or personal tax matters. Please be sure to specify whether your request pertains to business or personal taxes.

UNEMPLOYMENT
Representation for those seeking compensation paid at regular intervals (by a state agency) to unemployed workers or those who have been laid off.

WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING
Drafting wills, estate planning, tax planning.

WORKERS COMPENSATION
Representation of individuals for claims, denials, and hearings related to injury or illness sustained on the job. The employer must be a subscriber to Texas Workers Compensation Insurance. Note: Regretfully, no Federal Workers Compensation issues are covered at this time.

If you still have questions on what type of attorney you need, please contact the Lawyer Referral & Information Services Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (330) 253-5038.