Practice Areas
Our firm is engaged in the general practice of law with emphasis in estate planning and trusts, divorce, probate, real estate, small business, employment, agricultural and commercial law. We also provide civil and family mediation services.
Family Law
Family law is a practice area that encompasses the legal issues that face families.
They include:
- Divorce
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Custody
- Division of Assets & Liabilities Due to Divorce
- Adoption
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Paternity
- Dependency & Child Neglect
- Protection from Abuse
Small Business &
Commercial Law
Commercial law (business law, corporate law) is the body of law that governs business and commercial transactions. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals with issues of both private law and public law. HHW&H has extensive experience in commercial and small business law.
Criminal Law
Criminal offenses are charges brought against a person or persons who harm other individuals, groups or institutions. A defendant may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony (state or federal) and could face fines and/or jail time. If you are charged with a crime, you’ll need an experienced attorney in criminal law.
Trusts Administration & Probate
A trust is an agreement made when the ownership of assets, both equitable and legal, are transferred in trust to an entity to be managed by a second party, the Trustee, for the benefit of the first party (self-settling trust) or for the benefit of third parties. Our experienced team can make this complex process less confusing.
Real Estate Transactions & Litigation
Whether you are buying or selling a home, involved in a real estate law dispute or contemplating a real estate transaction, it is important to know your rights and have them explained to you by a real estate lawyer. Real estate law encompasses a broad range of matters in relation to property law including easement disputes, foreclosures, injuries, property taxes, neighbor relations, property deeds, real estate warranties, mortgages, insurance and issues related to buying and selling real estate. At HHW&H, we have vast experience in real estate law and litigation.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate. The aim of estate planning is to eliminate uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximize the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity. Let us help you through this often complicated process.
Agriculture Law
Agriculture law is complex as it often encompasses several areas including real estate law, employment law, environmental law and business law. The agricultural industry must adhere to many federal and state laws and regulatory agencies. When legal matters arise, a knowledgeable attorney is essential.
Litigation
When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Under the various rules of Civil Procedure that govern actions in state and federal courts, litigation involves a series of steps that may lead to a court trial and ultimately a resolution of the matter. It’s important to understand the steps. Our team can help.
Education Law
Education law and the term “school law” is the name given to the branch of civil law that covers the laws and regulations that govern federal and state education, including the administration and operation of educational institutions, school athletics, instruction methods, programs and materials. This area of law encompasses issues relating to school faculty, staff and students, including school discipline and discrimination based on race, color, national original, sex or disability in violation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. Our firm is knowledgeable and experienced in this complex arena.
Mediation
Mediation, as used in law, is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a way of resolving disputes between two or more parties with concrete effects. Typically, a third party, the mediator, assists the parties to negotiate a settlement. Disputants may mediate disputes in a variety of domains, such as commercial, legal, diplomatic, workplace, community and family matters. HHW&H provides civil and family mediation services.
Healthcare Law
We serve the healthcare community in a variety of corporate and regulatory legal matters including HIPAA and regulatory compliance issues, contract negotiation and drafting, data privacy, procedure development, and mergers and acquisitions.
Personal Injury
Personal injury is when an individual’s negligence or recklessness causes injury to another. This may include motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall accidents. Should you or your loved one be a victim of personal injury, it may have serious, long-term impacts on your life such as impairments to your physical, emotional and psychological abilities leading to physical and emotional pain, loss of wages and potentially medical and rehabilitation expenses. We will help you seek justice and receive proper monetary compensation for your losses.
