Trusted Local Counsel for Families, Businesses & Communities
Each service area is presented with the attorney(s) most experienced in that field, paired with a plain-English explanation of when you might need that expertise and what we can do for you.
Family Law
Guidance through difficult transitions.
Practicing family law in Jackson County and surrounding courts. Jenny focuses on divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity matters, and brings valuable experience from her prior work in the Family Division and Juvenile Court system. She provides clear guidance and practical next steps through difficult transitions.
When You Need This Service
Family law comes into play when relationships change—divorce, separation, custody disputes, or questions about parenting time and support. Clients may also need help establishing paternity or modifying existing orders. We help you understand your options, prepare the right filings, and work toward practical outcomes—through negotiation, mediation, or court—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Estate Planning & Probate
Planning ahead and resolving estates with care.
Founding attorney with more than 25 years’ experience in estate planning and probate. He regularly drafts wills and trusts and has guided countless families through probate administration.
Supports estate work with a focus on probate procedure and trust administration.
When You Need This Service
Estate planning helps you decide how your assets will be managed if you become incapacitated or after you pass away. Probate becomes necessary when a loved one dies and their assets must be gathered, debts paid, and distributions made. We help clients set up wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, and we guide personal representatives through probate from start to finish.
Real Estate & Property
Transactions and disputes handled with precision.
Practicing for over 20 years with a focus on property and business law. He brings extensive experience handling residential and commercial transactions as well as disputes over land and title.
When You Need This Service
Real estate law is needed when buying or selling property, drafting or reviewing deeds and easements, addressing landlord-tenant issues, or resolving disputes over boundaries or access. We prepare documents that prevent problems and step in to resolve conflicts efficiently when they arise.
Business & Nonprofit
Practical legal support for growth and governance.
Advises businesses and nonprofits from formation through succession, with over 25 years of experience in governance and contracts.
Concentrates on contract drafting and negotiation, and on advising owners through disputes and settlements.
When You Need This Service
Business law touches nearly every decision an organization makes: forming an LLC or corporation, writing bylaws or operating agreements, hiring employees or contractors, negotiating vendor contracts, or planning for succession. We provide documents and advice that help your enterprise operate smoothly and avoid unnecessary disputes.
Civil Litigation & Mediation
Resolution-focused, trial-ready.
Litigator with decades of experience in contract, construction, and property disputes.
Provides litigation support with a focus on discovery, motion practice, and mediation.
When You Need This Service
Litigation becomes necessary when conflicts can’t be settled informally. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes, property damage claims, construction conflicts, collections, and other matters. We pursue mediation when possible, but are fully prepared to take cases to trial when that best serves our clients.
Municipal & Government
Experienced counsel for public bodies.
Advises municipalities and boards with more than 25 years in local government law.
Focuses on municipal procedure, ordinances, and compliance matters.
When You Need This Service
Local governments and boards rely on legal guidance for governance, compliance with the Open Meetings Act and FOIA, ordinance drafting and enforcement, intergovernmental agreements, procurement, and land-use issues. We provide clear, workable solutions that help boards serve their communities effectively.
Traffic & Misdemeanor Defense
Keeping consequences in check.
Jenny handles traffic and misdemeanor matters throughout Jackson County and surrounding courts, including common traffic violations and low-level criminal charges. She focuses on minimizing penalties and protecting your record when possible, with clear guidance on what to expect at each step. She also assists with driver’s license restoration when privileges have been suspended or restricted.
When You Need This Service
Traffic offenses, license issues, and misdemeanor charges can affect your driving record, employment, and insurance. Clients often need help with court hearings, negotiating outcomes, and understanding the long-term impact of a plea or conviction. We work to reduce fines and points when possible, protect your license, and guide you through the process so a single charge doesn’t create outsized consequences.