Business Organizations - Contracts - Bankruptcy - Criminal - Creditor/Debtor Rights - Estate Planning
Family Law - Guardian and Conservatorships - Personal Injury - Litigation and Appeals
Probate and Estate Administration - Real Estate

Business Organizations - The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Our attorneys assist clients in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation. We advise clients about directors' and officer's liability, dissolution, reorganization, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business successions, and shareholders' rights.

Contracts - At Duff, Chadwick and Associates, our attorneys have experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all types of contracts, whether commercial or private. We have experience with contracts involving sales, leases, real estate, and employment and can help you avoid future legal problems through proper drafting and by explaining your contractual rights.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - "We are a debt relief agency.  We help people file for Bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code."

Criminal - Our firm has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. We handle all types of criminal cases including minor infractions, misdemeanors, drunk driving, drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny, embezzlement, sex offenses, arson, and juvenile offenses.

Creditor/Debtor Rights - Our attorneys represent creditors in state court proceedings, helping them to obtain judgements against debtors and enforcing them. We help clients collect their money by filing liens, attachments, garnishments and seizures. We also have experience in protecting the rights of debtors facing collections, repossession and garnishments.

Estate Planning - We handle a variety of estate planning matters, including planning for the distribution of an individual's property at his or her death, choosing guardians for minor children, and avoiding state taxes and probate. We also draft other estate planning documents, including powers of attorney and patient advocate designations. Our attorneys give clients the information to make informed decisions for their specific estate plans.

Family Law - Over the years, the definition of Family Law has expanded and now covers more than just the termination of a marriage. McNamara, O'Keeffe, Duff and Chadwick provides clients with pre-marital planning for such things as property settlements, preservation of an estate for family members unrelated by marriage, and child custody issues. We also handle a full range of other Family Law matters including those involving adoption, divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity and child support.

Guardian and Conservatorships - McNamara, O'Keeffe, Duff and Chadwick attorneys handle gaurdianship and other matters involving protected persons. We also provide legal advice and representation for contested matters that can only be resolved in court.

Personal Injury - We represent individuals involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another persons rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as automobile accidents, defective products, wrongful death, slip and fall accidents, assaults, and animal/dog bites.

Litigation and Appeals - Our firm represents and advises clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in such areas as personal injury, employment claims, contract disputes, family law and commercial matters, and business matters.

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. Our attorneys explain the process, assist our clients during each step of the process, and, if necessary, represent them in contested matters.

Real Estate - We represent both commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property, including purchases and sales, for sale by owner transactions, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, landlord/tenant issues, leases, zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, and management.