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Legal Practice Areas

Incapacity and Incompetence Determinations

Incapacity determinations assess an individual’s decision-making ability through court proceedings, evaluating medical evidence to determine need for legal intervention under applicable law.

Mental Health Proceedings

Mental health proceedings involve court processes addressing evaluation, treatment, or supervision needs, relying on medical assessments, evidence, and legal standards to ensure appropriate outcomes under state law.

Guardian Contests

Guardian contests involve disputes over appointment, authority, or conduct of guardians, requiring court evaluation of evidence, legal standards, and circumstances to determine appropriate outcomes that serve the individual’s best interests.

Petitions for Temporary and Concurrent Custody of a Child

Custody petitions establish or modify arrangements, addressing immediate needs or shared responsibilities, with courts evaluating circumstances to ensure decisions serve the child’s best interests.

Removal and Defense of Guardian

Guardian disputes address concerns about appointment or conduct, requiring court proceedings to evaluate responsibilities, ensure duties are properly fulfilled, and determine whether removal or defense is appropriate under applicable legal standards.

Litigation and Adversarial Proceedings

Litigation in guardianship matters involves court resolution of disputes over capacity, appointments, custody, or related issues, requiring structured legal processes to present claims, defenses, and evidence under applicable law.