Areas of Practice


Estate Planning and Probate

 

Lightner Law Firm can help you make sure your last wishes are fulfilled while saving your estate from unnecessary taxes and fees. The estate planning and probate experience of Lightner Law Firm can help guide you through planning your estate or assisting your family members when the time comes to administer your final affairs.  We are knowledgeable in all aspects of estate planning and probate law including wills, trusts, and power-of-attorney documents.  Let us help you develop an estate plan today.


Business and Corporate Law

 

The Lightner Law Firm provides a variety of legal services to corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other entities. We get to know your unique operations, challenges, and goals. We then help you to achieve your vision.  

  • Lightner Law Firm provides business services including but not limited to:

    • Choice of entity, formation and operation

    • Succession Planning

    • General corporate governance

    • Commercial Transactions

    • Commercial litigation and dispute resolution

    • Contract negotiation

    • General and emerging business consulting


Litigation

 

Lightner Law Firm has the experience to represent you in a broad range of legal disputes. It is always our goal to settle disputed matters as quickly and cost-effectively as possible with the use of informal negotiations, mediation, or arbitration. However, we know that some matters can only be resolved with the assistance of the Court system and we are ready and willing to represent you fully through fulfillment of your case. 

  • Lightner Law Firm handles litigation matters including:

    • Business Disputes

    • Commercial Disputes

    • Personal Injury

    • Real Estate Litigation

    • Probate and Estate Litigation


Real Estate Law

 

Whether for personal, business or investment purposes, real estate transactions are often some of the most significant transactions individuals will have. Regardless of the basis for your transaction, Lightner Law Firm can fully assist you through the process. 

  • Lightner Law Firm represents buyers and sellers regarding residential, agricultural and commercial real estate matters that include:

    • Purchases and sales agreements

    • Land Contracts

    • Deeds

    • Eminent domain and other municipal property issues

    • Easement disputes

    • Landlord/tenant issues and the drafting of leases

    • Boundary disputes

    • Title searches

    • Like-kind exchanges


Personal Injury

 

Lightner Law Firm represents clients in all manner of personal injury claims. When you or a loved one are injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need an attorney who understands how to work with the insurance companies and medical providers to fully compensate you.