Areas of Practice

Criminal-Our firms have extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases, including minor infractions and misdemeanors and the most serious motor vehicle offenses, such as, drunk driving, driving on the revoked list and drug possession.

Family Law-Our firms handle a full range of Family Law matters including adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity, custody, and support.

Personal Injury-Our firms represent individuals involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as automobile accidents, defective products, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, and negligence.

Probate & Estate Administration-Our firms specialize in Probate and Estate Administration. Probate is the legal process by which a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon her or his death. Lawyers refer to the entity that owns the deceased's assets until those assets are distributed as an "estate." 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 vary greatly, 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.

Real Estate-Our firms represent both commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property-land and the structures attached to it-including purchase and sale, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, and management.

Workers' Compensation-Our attorneys represent employees who are injured on the job in claims for lost wages and medical treatment expenses against private industry, Federal, and state and local government employers and their workers' compensation insurers. They handle issues dealing with defenses, fraud, subrogation, and appeals.

Welcome // Firm Overview // Areas of Practice
Attorney Profiles // Resource Links // Contact Information

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

Copyright © 2005 by Gerald J. Massell. All rights reserved. You may reprodu ce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement.