Practice Areas

It may be unsettling to consider, but planning for your passing now ensures that your wishes will be carried out upon your death. Developing a comprehensive estate plan protects your property, allowing it to be handled in accordance with your needs and desires. It is also critical to make known your wishes for medical treatment, should you not be able to communicate these needs directly. One of our estate planning attorneys can assist you in drafting a will, living will, power of attorney, advanced healthcare directive or any other estate planning document you require, and will also be able to advise your executor(s) during probate.

Divorce or separation is often a painful process, and our family law attorneys understand that such matters must be handled sensitively. We help to protect our client’s interests regarding division of marital property and child custody, as well as child and spousal support. Even the most amicable divorce can benefit from a family law attorney—contact us today to see how we can help.

Those with complex investment portfolios need to know how to maintain and further develop their estate. If you are considering purchasing, selling or transferring property, it is important to understand the tax implications these actions will have. A tax law attorney will be able to act as an advisor in these matters, providing critical information about gifting strategies, 1031 exchanges, the development of trust, annuities and foundations, as well as other concerns pertinent to your investments and estate. Let us develop an effective strategy for you today.

Civil litigation is a broad term, encompassing a wide variety of legal disputes. Civil disputes involve two or more parties who seek monetary damages or specific remedies rather than criminal sanctions. A civil litigator can represent your interests in trials, arbitrations and mediations, ensuring your rights are defended within local, state and even federal court systems. The civil litigators at Hanley & Hanley have the experienced and qualifications necessary to handle such matters as environmental law, housing law, products liability, intellectual property, labor and employment, and antitrust law. Contact us today to discuss how we will be able to represent you within a civil dispute concern.