- Divorce
- Child SupportA domestic dispute is generally any quarrel, which may or may not include violence, within a family or between members of the same household. Local laws should be consulted for specific requirements in your area. Our domestic dispute cases cover Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Motion to Modify, Child Protection Order, Adult Abuse, Guardian Ad Litem Services, Juvenile Matters, Adoptions, Step-parent Adoptions, etc.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Adoption
- Paternity
- Criminal DefenseAchievements Admitted to Bar, 1978, Missouri; U.S. District Court 1988 Education: University of Missouri at Columbia (B.A. 1973); University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D. 1978). Phi Delta Phi. Member, Editorial Staff, The Urban Lawyer, American Bar Association Quarterly, 1977-1978. Chief Trial Attorney, St. Louis County Public Defender’s Office, 1978-1983. Prosecuting Attorney, City of Wellston, MO, 1984-1992. Member: St. Louis County and American Bar Associations; The Missouri Bar; Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Manchester United Methodist Church. Rated “AV Pre-eminent†by judges and other lawyers, which is the highest rating possible for ethical and legal ability.
- DUI/DWIWe handle a wide variety of traffic violations. Whatever your situation with traffic tickets which you have received, give us a call, we can help you determine the best course of action in your particular situation. Including: Traffic Tickets include Municipal Ordinance Violations and State Traffic Tickets, including, but not limited to: State Traffic Tickets, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Suspended (DWS) or Driving While Revoked (DWR), Speeding, Stop Sign Violations, Improper Lane Use, and Equipment Violations. We also handle other driver license related problems.
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic Violations
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Shoplifting
- Business Disputes
- Workers CompensationWorkers' compensation laws are designed to protect the employees' health while on the job. This covers an accident at work or something that resulted from the work they did at the company, such as a disease that occured due to a chemical that the employee was exposed to while on the job. We handle Work Related Auto Accident, on the Job Injury, Death Resulting from Work Accident, Amputation Resulting from Work Accident, etc.
- Wrongful TerminationEmployment law covers a wide range of subjects, all having to do with the relationship between employer and employee. Employment Law is covered by several State and Federal statutes, as well as Judicial and Administrative Regulations. We handle Employment Law in areas such as Discrimination, Harrassment, Wrongful Discharge, etc.
- Employment ContractWe handle a wide variety of services relating to drafting and interpreting contracts, advising possible effects of contractual obligations, and litigation surrounding contractual arrangements. Contracts can relate to a variety of subjects, including but not limited to, Employment Contracts, Commercial Leases, Residential Leases, Real Estate Sales Contracts, Non-Compete Agreements, etc.
- Non-compete Agreement
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises LiabilityWrongful death is a civil action which charges another person liable for injury resulting in another's death by reason of negligent actions or a failure to act which could result in death. The plaintiff must prove that the decedent would not have died had the defendent not been negligent. Our attorneys handle death cases resulting from Auto Accident, Truck Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Slip and Fall, Dog Bite, Premises Liability, Work Accident, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, etc.
- Real Estate Transactions
- Personal InjuryPersonal injury involves injury which is caused accidentally by another's failure to use reasonable care. Our attorneys handle personal injury cases involving: Auto Accident, Truck Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Slip and Fall, Dog Bite, Premises Liability, Product Liability, etc.
- Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice is the failure of a medical professional to follow the accepted standards of practice of his or her profession, resulting in harm to the patient. Usually it is required that someone in the field of the medical case in question must testify to determine whether or not the medical professional was in the wrong. Our Medical Malpractice cases include, Doctor Negligence, Dental Negligence, Negligent Surgical Procedure, Failure to Diagnose, Improper or Unnecessary Procedure, Hospital Negligence, Nurse Negligence, Nursing Home Negligence, etc.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningWe handle Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration, Power of Attorney, Health Care Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, etc.
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Tax Law
- Debt CollectionOur attorneys handle cases such as Credit Card Disputes, Auto Dealer Disputes, Retail Sales Disputes, Disputes over Services Rendered, Lemon Law, Odometer Law, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Auto Fraud, etc.