Practice areas
What we handle, and how it is priced
Five practice areas out of one Miramar office. Pricing differs by practice, and the terms are set out in writing before you commit to anything.
Not sure which one you need? Describe what happened and we will tell you.
01
Criminal defense
A charge is not a conviction, and the window before your next court date is when most of the useful work happens. Bring us whatever paperwork you were given, even if it is only a citation.
Court dates do not wait. Get a lawyer before your next hearing.
What we handle
- DUI and DWI charges
- Drug charges and possession
- Assault and violent charges
- Warrants, bond, and probation issues
How it is priced
Usually quoted as a flat fee for a defined stage of the case, so you know the number before you commit. More serious matters are quoted stage by stage, in writing.
02
Family law
Family matters move on the court calendar rather than yours, and the first filing often shapes everything after it. Whether you are filing or responding, know where you stand before the deadline runs.
Filing first shapes the case. Know where you stand before you respond.
What we handle
- Divorce and separation
- Child custody and time sharing
- Child and spousal support
- Modifications and enforcement
How it is priced
Generally billed hourly against a retainer, because how long it takes depends on how much is contested. We estimate the likely range at the first meeting.
03
Civil litigation
If you have been served, the clock to respond is short and missing it can cost the case outright. If you are the one owed, the same deadlines cut the other way.
Deadlines to answer a lawsuit are measured in days, not weeks.
What we handle
- Contract and property disputes
- Insurance and claim disputes
- Construction and lien claims
- Appeals and post-judgment matters
How it is priced
Billed hourly with an estimated range up front. Some claims can be taken on contingency depending on what is recoverable. We say plainly when a fight would cost more than it can return.
04
Business
Most business disputes trace back to a document nobody read closely. Whether you are forming, signing, or already arguing, the contract is usually where the answer is.
Contract deadlines and notice periods move fast. Get ahead of them.
What we handle
- Contracts and agreements
- Business formation
- Partnership and contract disputes
- Collections
How it is priced
Formation and contract work is generally quoted as a flat fee. Disputes are billed hourly with an estimated range up front.
05
Personal injury
Most injury cases turn on two things: what the medical record says, and how quickly it was created. The sooner an attorney sees the file, the more of it can still be repaired.
Injury claims expire. Do not let the clock decide your case.
What we handle
- Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Slip, trip, and fall injuries
- Injuries on the job
- Dog bites and premises injuries
How it is priced
Commonly handled on a contingency basis, where the fee comes out of any recovery rather than your pocket. Terms vary by case and are set out in writing before you sign; court costs and case expenses are explained separately.
Not sure which practice area you need? Tell us what happened.
The first review is free in every practice area. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.