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AREAS OF PRACTICE
The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Daugherty Law Office assists clients in formation and business planning in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation. The firm advises clients about directors' and officers' liability, dissolution, franchising, reorganization, trade association membership and activity, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business successions, and shareholders' rights. If you
believe you are the focus of a criminal investigation, it would be a good idea
to confer with a criminal defense attorney. If you have been arrested or
charged with a crime, it is imperative that you exercise your right to an
attorney. As soon as
you are charged with a crime, it is a lawyer's duty to aggressively advocate
for you in order to secure your release. Furthermore, when it comes to making
decisions about your case, you will look to your lawyer for the legal knowledge
and experience necessary to make a proper evaluation. What
are the grounds for divorce in How
long does it take to get divorced in If there are no children involved, a divorce may
be granted in 60 days. When children are involved, a divorce cannot be granted
until six months have passed. It should be stressed that these are minimum statutory
times. More often than not, doubling that time would be more appropriate, based
on the level of contention, the court docket, and many other factors. Should
I represent myself? You have that right. Judges may or may not be helpful to you though. Representing yourself in a divorce action is analogous to you removing your own appendix. It can be done, even successfully, but certainly isn't recommended. Daugherty Law Office handles a variety of estate planning matters, including asset protection, tax reduction, and avoiding probate. We help individuals plan for the distribution of assets and property at his or her death by taking into account wills, taxes, insurance, property, and living trusts so as to gain the maximum benefit of all laws, while carrying out the individual's wishes. Estate Administration includes the probate process as well as non-probate transfers of the deceased's assets. Individual state laws direct the probate court how to distribute the deceased's estate. State laws and procedures may vary, so it is important to consult a firm with expertise in this area of the law to ensure that the deceased's assets are distributed correctly and to assist in post mortem planning and tax reduction. Probate is the legal process by which a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon her or his death. Daugherty Law Office represents clients in all proceedings and transactions that deal with residential and commercial real property, including purchase and sale agreements, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, mechanics liens, lease agreements, land use & zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, landlord/tenant issues, and property management. Should you have any questions please contact the |
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