- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody and VisitationWe promise to be your advocate, especially when it comes to spousal support or child custody negotiations. We know that you do not want to lose rights to see your children and do not want to pay more than your fair share in spousal payments.
- Adoption
- Paternity
- GuardianshipMs. Hoff joined the firm as an associate in 2001 and became a member in 2011. She maintains a general civil practice with emphasis in the areas of family law, juvenile law, adoptions, business law, guardianships, probate and estate planning.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseMr. Samples currently resides in Cape Girardeau and is the acting Vice President for the Cape Girardeau Jaycees. He is licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Mr. Samples maintains a general practice with an emphasis on criminal defense, domestic relations, and litigation.
- DUI/DWIIf you’ve been charged with a violation of the law, whether misdemeanor, felony, or traffic violation, call us to find out your legal options. Call or fill out the contact form because it’s never too soon to protect your rights. We specialize in drunk driving charges (DWI or DUI). Minors in possession (MIP), felonies, and everything in between. We work for YOU and your case. Our Criminal Defense Attorney will be assigned specifically to you. Meet Cody!
- Traffic ViolationsWe handle a variety of legal issues involved with criminal offenses, from traffic violations and city ordinance violations to misdemeanors and felonies. In most cases, it is not sensible to represent yourself in a criminal case. Some crimes may seem as though the punishment is minimal, but oftentimes there are adverse repercussions later, such as increased insurance premiums or negative results on background checks. We work with many courts in the area to help with your case. From our headquarters in Cape Girardeau to Dexter, Jackson, Perryville, Sikeston, and other municipalities in Southeast, MO. We also help in Southern Illinois too in cities like: Carbondale, Cairo, Anna, and surrounding counties.
- Burglary
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsIf you’ve been charged with a violation of the law, whether misdemeanor, felony, or traffic violation, call us to find out your legal options. Call or fill out the contact form because it’s never too soon to protect your rights.
- Drug Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Corporate LawFollowing his return from military service, Mr. Steele commenced private practice in Cape Girardeau, where he has concentrated in litigation, business and corporate law and family law. He was the 1977 recipient of the Lon O. Hocker Trial Lawyer Award
- Business DisputesMr. LaBruyere concentrates his law practice primarily in estate planning, probate, business law, real estate and litigation. Mr. LaBruyere is a member of the Cape Girardeau Country Club, Cape Girardeau Noon Lions Club, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri Bar. He serves as a board member on the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He is married to Kristen Ford LaBruyere and they have two sons.
- Business TransactionsWhen it comes to business transactions, we’ll be able to provide guidance on how to handle the matter to reduce liability exposure while avoiding adverse tax consequences.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Real Estate LitigationRegardless of which party you are or the type of real estate involved, our attorneys have extensive experience in handling simple to complex real estate matters from every angle.
- Premises LiabilityWe assist insurance companies by providing defense to the insurers in direct actions and by representing insureds in claims involving premises liability, workers’ compensation, negligence claims, and automobile accident cases, to name a few.
- Real Estate TransactionsReal estate transactions are detailed and often complicated. As such, it is always a wise choice to have the particulars of your transaction reviewed by an attorney to ensure no issues have been missed. A standard transaction that has not been tailored to your needs may not provide you with the best protection or meet your specific needs. We make sure that you are protected and that your transaction complies with all applicable laws.
- Land Use and ZoningAdditional areas include zoning and land use, foreclosures, mechanic’s liens, condemnation, landlord/tenant, boundary disputes and title issues.
- Property Damage
- Personal InjuryAs experienced insurance defense litigators, we have worked with companies of various sizes and with many different types of people. We help individuals or businesses that have been sued for personal injury or property damage.
- Medical MalpracticeHer practice is civil litigation, focusing on insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, professional malpractice defense, business litigation, workers’ compensation, creditors’ rights, and other civil suits.
- Estate PlanningMr. Billmeyer’s law practice is concentrated primarily in matters involving estate planning, probate, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and the administration of trusts and estates. He has extensive experience in assisting clients with the transfer of wealth from one generation to another, particularly including the orderly and tax-efficient succession of family-owned businesses and family farming operations.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureOur office analyzes the underlying documents to best serve the client, which often times results in the lender having a stronger collateral position than they realize. Most twists and turns that can be associated with foreclosures have been addressed and resolved by the folks in this department of the firm.