Legal Representation

The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Our attorneys assist clients in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation. We advise clients about directors' and officers' liability, dissolution, reorganization, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business successions, and shareholders' rights.

At Duff Chadwick & Associates, our attorneys have experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all types of contracts, whether commercial or private. We have experience with contracts involving sales, leases, real estate, and employment and can help you avoid future legal problems through proper drafting and by explaining your contractual rights.

Our firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases including minor infractions, misdemeanors, drunk driving, drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny, embezzlement, sex offenses, arson, and juvenile offenses.

Our attorneys represent creditors in state court proceedings, helping them to obtain judgments against debtors and enforcing them. We help clients collect their money by filing liens, attachments, garnishments and seizures. We also have experience in protecting the rights of debtors facing collections, repossession, and garnishments.

We handle a variety of estate planning matters, including planning for the distribution of an individual's property at his or her death, choosing guardians for minor children, and avoiding state taxes and probate. We also draft other estate planning documents, including powers of attorney and patient advocate designations. Our attorneys give clients the information to make informed decisions for their specific estate plans.

Over the years, the definition of Family Law has expanded and now covers more than just the termination of a marriage. Our firm provides clients with pre-marital planning for such things as property settlements, preservation of an estate for family members unrelated by marriage, and child custody issues. We also handle a full range of other Family Law matters including those involving adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, collaborative divorce, mediation, paternity, child support, and post-judgment issues.

We attempt to bring about a peaceful settlement or compromise between disputing parties by being an objective neutral party. We can mediate the following types of disputes and issues: Business/Land, Landlord/Tenant, Divorce/Custody/Parenting Time, Employer/Employee, Community Groups, Agricultural, Educational, etc.