Some disputes can be resolved through information-sharing, negotiation, mediation, or a focused court request. Others require complete litigation. We assess the facts early and tailor the strategy to the client’s goals, risks, and resources.
Matters we handle
Probate disputes
Will contests, undue influence, capacity, disputed beneficiaries, ownership claims, creditor issues, and personal-representative disputes.
Trust disputes
Validity challenges, accountings, interpretation, fiduciary breaches, removal or surcharge of trustees, and contested distributions.
Guardianship
Incapacity proceedings, contested appointments, emergency requests, guardian conduct, less restrictive alternatives, and restoration of rights.
Elder exploitation
Suspicious transfers, misuse of powers of attorney, isolation, coercion, and recovery of property taken from vulnerable adults or estates.
Real property disputes
Partition actions, title and ownership disputes, deed challenges, boundary and easement conflicts, and real-estate contract litigation.
From intake through appeal
- Intake and early assessment: identify parties, deadlines, documents, immediate risks, and the client’s objectives.
- Investigation and pleadings: develop the factual record and frame claims, defenses, or requested relief.
- Discovery and hearings: obtain documents and testimony, address motions, and prepare the case efficiently.
- Negotiation or mediation: pursue a practical resolution when it protects the client’s interests.
- Trial: present the evidence and legal argument when a negotiated solution is not available.
- Appeal, when necessary: evaluate review of harmful rulings and continue representation through the appellate process when appropriate.
Focused representation, not litigation for its own sake.
Our goal is the most effective path to a sound result. That may mean resolving a dispute without trial—or preparing every detail for court.