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Areas of Practice

Family Law

Family Law

If you are amidst a family change that requires legal counsel, whether it be divorce,  child support, custody, or other legal course, our hardworking attorneys are here to help. You can trust our experience, expertise, and practical counsel whatever your situation may be. Our attorneys understand that divorce is about change. No divorce is easy, but with personal direction and expert counsel, you will make this transition smoothly to the next season of your life. We will advise you regarding what results you can reasonably expect to obtain with honesty and at an affordable cost.

A few of the areas of family law we can help with are: Divorce, Child Custody, Spousal Support and Alimony, Property Division, Child Support, Visitation, Post-Decree Modification, Paternity, Post-Secondary Education Support, Contempt, Prenuptial Agreements, Appeals, Domestic Abuse, Juvenile Law, and more.

Personal Injury

Personal injury happens unexpectedly and can have a serious impact. When injury occurs, it is our goal to honestly assess the merits and potential value of a claim. We will work toward a timely resolution. At the same time, we aim to provide the maximum benefit to you, our client.

Clients claims arise from vehicular collisions, animal attacks, slip and falls, as well as a range of other causes of injury. We work with our clients to pursue claims and fight on their behalf while helping them understand the legal process.

Personal Injury | Payton Law Firm
Elder Care

Estate Planning, Guardianships, and Conservatorships

We can help with all your estate planning and probate needs. We provide services for drafting & execution of wills, living wills or power of attorney. We will guide you through Estate Planning and Probate Law in order to preserve, administer or transfer wealth. You will receive guidance in developing all components of your estate planning such as life insurance, providing for a child’s education, charitable planning, succession of family businesses, planning for distribution of IRAs or pension benefits, coordinating estate planning among multiple generations, and planning for persons with disabilities and special needs. 

We also help clients in establishing and administering trusts and represent executors, trustees, guardians, conservators and others before the Probate Court in probate estate, conservatorship and guardianship actions. In addition, we can handle disputed probate proceedings, including will and trust contests, trustee accounting, claims and other proceedings.

Adoptions

Our firm can help with all kinds of adoptions; step-parent, private, and international. We have extensive years of experience and understand that this is a personal endeavor. Each adoption is as unique as the individuals involved!
We are mindful that you come to us with fears, worries, hopes and dreams, and many questions. Our legal expertise will help you navigate through the adoption process whether you are a birth mother or a future adoptive parent. Our experience will help guide you through the entire adoption process from beginning to end.

Adoption | Patrick H. Payton & Associates
Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Law

From the beginning to the resolution of your case, will work with you to make sure that you are comfortable with the decisions made, well-informed about the processes, and up-to-date with the proceedings. Our firm can help when mistakes happen. Our firm has years of experience and understands that this can be a stressful time. We guide you through how to best defend your situation and pass no judgement. We clarify and defend your rights as the law provides. We know that the experience can be worrisome and we are here to work for the best possible outcome.