- GuardianshipThe Rife Law Firm understands and appreciates that every family strives to avoid testamentary problems. However, our goal is to deal effectively with probate and guardianship problems when they do arise. We understand these issues involve more than money; that they evoke emotions and frequently divide families. For these reasons, we work to find creative solutions that may avoid protracted litigation and preserve family relationships. When necessary, however, we will protect and vigorously advance our clients' interests in probate and trust adversarial proceedings.
- Wrongful Death
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesThe Rife Law Firm has the experience and the understanding you deserve with legal advice and representation in a variety of commercial and business matters. Wayne Rife brings the practical experience necessary for an understanding of a business owner’s desire for bottom-line results, having successfully operated a commercial manufacturing business in Houston, Texas. He also stays abreast of the ongoing development of business law with memberships in the Texas State Bar Antitrust and Business Litigation Section, the Consumer and Commercial Law Section, and Business Law Section.
- Business TransactionsWe provide legal advice and representation to individuals, partnerships, and corporations in various commercial and business matters. We bring the appropriate expertise to a broad range of business transactions involving individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations and other profit and non-profit organizations. The Rife Law Firm also has the practical and legal experience required to negotiate and prepare the well crafted commercial agreements that are necessary in business, consumer, and debtor/creditor transactions, construction contracts, shareholder, partnership, membership and buy-sell agreements.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Construction ContractsThe Firm is able to provide representation to general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers, in every aspect of a construction project from the initial negotiation and preparation of construction documents through project completion. We also have the expertise required to advise you in the review and preparation of bid documents, construction contracts, subcontracts, payment and performance bonds, pay applications, change orders, releases, as well as workman and materialman liens.
- Antitrust
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate LitigationReal estate disputes will often arise despite the best of intentions. When it becomes necessary to resort to the courts, we welcome the opportunity to provide assistance. Wayne T. Rife and his staff provide diligent, sensitive, and responsive assistance to clients having disputes in which real estate or development rights are at issue.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationThe Rife Law Firm has a broad range of experience in construction law and the various aspects of a complex construction project. We are a long-standing member of the Texas State Bar's Construction Law Section, which enables us to stay abreast of the ongoing development of the law.
- Eminent Domain
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningWayne T. Rife's land use and zoning practice is enhanced with the practical experience from over nine years of service as a member and the Chairman of both the City of College Station Planning and Zoning Commission and the City of College Station Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Rife Law Firm has the legal and practical experience necessary to represent local developers, homeowners, land owners, and national corporations before municipal boards and in litigation in...
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Estate PlanningCivil Litigation, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Banking Law. Appellate Practice, Civil Appeals, Business Formation, Business Litigation. Business Torts, Commercial Law, Commercial Transactions. Complex Commercial Litigation, Uniform Commercial Code. Complex and Multi-District Litigation, Construction Law. Construction Liens, Construction Litigation, Contractor Liability, Education Law. Public School Law, Litigation. Complex Litigation, Federal Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation. Zoning, Planning and Land Use.
- WillsWhen it becomes necessary to call on the assistance of the courts to solve probate and trust problems, we will work to use judicial resources effectively and efficiently. We also provide assistance to trustees who seek court approval of their actions, or the interpretation and enforcement of trust provisions. We represent fiduciaries, personal representatives, beneficiaries and interested third parties in litigation involving probate and trust matters, such as will contests, durable power of attorney abuse, guardianship abuse, trust accountings, and other fiduciary dispute and litigation matters including...
- Power of Attorney
- Probate