Sherri L. Latimer

Family law includes such things as divorce, custody, visitation, adoption, legal separation, and child support. Adoptions, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements fall under this broad heading as well.

Litigation is the process of taking a law suit to court. In the event of something such as a contract dispute, a disagreement over the ownership of property, or if a dealer sells someone a car that's a lemon, a person's recourse is to sue. While people focus on what happens in the courtroom, what happens behind the scenes is just as important.

Estate planning includes both wills and trusts. I also draft powers of attorney which allows another person to act on your behalf to take care of your legal, business, and personal matters. Health care proxies allow someone to ensure that your end of life wishes regarding your health care are carried out in the event that you are unable to do so.

When someone claims to be injured in an accident or has suffered from a doctor's inept treatment they may have a personal injury claim. A personal injury attorney can help with the insurance claim process works and can file a law suit if needed to protect someone's rights. Personal injury cases are often taken on a contingency basis. The client does not have to pay attorney's fees up front; the lawyer will get a percentage of anything the client receives.