Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Eric B. Nielson joined Roy, Nielson, Platts & McGee in 2014. Nielson earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho College of Law and also earned a Master's Degree in Accountancy from the University of Idaho's College of Business and Economics. During law school, Nielson led the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program which helps low-income individuals file their tax returns. He also worked with Legal Aid Services at the College of Law where he provided legal services in family law matters. Nielson earned a Bachelor's Degree in History with a minor in Business Administration from Brigham Young University. His practice is focused primarily on consumer bankruptcy, probate and estate planning, divorce, child custody, child support, and other family law matters.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  If they need to fight for child custody or guardianship / conservatorship of a child, our attorneys can build and present a strong case.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
  Tyler J. McGee became an associate of Roy, Nielson, Platts & McGee in 2009, and became a partner in the firm in 2012. He graduated in 2006 with a degree in Political Science, and obtained a Juris Doctorate in 2009. His practice is focused primarily on family law including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianships and adoptions as well as consumer bankruptcy

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Roy, Nielson, Platts & McGee's ultimate goal is to provide excellent representation in a cost-effective way. Whether you are looking to get a divorce, are considering bankruptcy, or are in need of criminal defense, we have the experience and the success record to help. Our attorneys will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for your case without causing you undue financial stress.
• Traffic Violations
  Roy, Nielson, Platts & McGee has more than 85 years of collective legal experience. We have extensive experience in the courtroom as seasoned litigators and we have successfully handled complex cases of all kinds. Whether you have received a traffic ticket, have been arrested for driving while intoxicated, or have been charged with a more serious offense, our lawyers have what it takes to fight your charges.
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Anyone who has been arrested for a crime needs an aggressive and skilled criminal lawyer on their side to fight their charges. Our firm can investigate your case and build a strong defense on your behalf to prevent a wrongful conviction. We have handled everything from misdemeanors to felonies. No matter how serious your charges may be, we can fight tirelessly to reduce your charges or have your case dismissed altogether.
• Drug Crimes
• Assault

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  While none of like to contemplate our own passing or incapacity, estate planning is vital if you wish to ensure that your wishes concerning your assets, property, and health care are followed in the event of illness or death. Understanding this legal area with its various options and tools can be difficult. That is why you need proper legal counsel so that you can make informed decisions about an estate plan that is right for you followed by correct implementation of the plan. You may not know who to turn to for this important legal work.
• Wills
  A properly-executed estate plan ensures that all that you've built during a lifetime will be passed down to the beneficiaries you designate, in a manner in which you design. This is done through such legal instruments as wills, living wills, and living trusts.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  A properly executed estate plan provides you with many benefits. Not only are your beneficiaries protected but it can help to avoid probate and minimize legal problems, taxes, and other fees. Through such devices as Powers of Attorney or health care directives, it can provide instructions as to what kind of medical care you wish to have should you become incapacitated or terminally ill and name a trusted person to care for your financial and / or medical matters. Other benefits include provisions for the transfer of a business or for life insurance for your family and the naming of a guardian for minor children. All of your estate planning decisions can remain ongoing and should be updated as your situation changes throughout the duration of your life.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Roy, Nielson, Platts & McGee has helped countless clients file for bankruptcy and find relief from their crushing debts. A Twin Falls lawyer form our firm can help you take the means test to determine whether or not you are eligible to file under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which discharges your debts faster than Chapter 13 but requires you to liquidate any nonexempt assets and property. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for consumers who still have some form of disposable income. Liquidation is not required in Chapter 13, but the consumer must continue to make affordable payments for several more years before their debt is discharged. Bankruptcy can not only eliminate the debt that is dragging you down but also places an automatic stay on wage garnishment and foreclosure!
• Foreclosure