- Divorce
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Paternity
- GuardianshipCaring for children, elders and disabled adults: If you have young children, you will want to choose a guardian should you be unable to provide care. But frail elders and disabled adults may also need the help of a family member to make medical decisions and handle finances. This can be accomplished with guardianship, but it is easier to handle with a power of attorney if the elder is of sound mind.
- Criminal DefenseDWI defense: Our criminal defense attorneys protect and defend people facing criminal charges for DWI/DUI.
- DUI/DWILoss of driving privileges, expensive fines, jail time — in addition to these serious penalties you may be up against if convicted of drunk driving in Missouri, your life could be forever changed by a permanent criminal record.
- Wrongful DeathTogether, our wrongful death attorneys offer our clients throughout West Central Missouri more than 100 years of legal experience effectively resolving difficult and life-changing cases, often involving wrongful death claims resulting from...
- Traffic ViolationsA pillar in the legal community of KC for more than a century, our Missouri law firm has developed into a trusted legal resource for individuals in Missouri who are up against potentially serious traffic violations such as...
- MisdemeanorsWhile traffic tickets may seem minor, pleading guilty to an infraction or misdemeanor may cause more damage than you may expect. At Crouch, Spangler & Douglas, Attorneys at Law, we provide aggressive defense against speeding tickets, reckless driving, driving on revoked or suspended license, and other traffic tickets that could jeopardize your right to drive.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsMergers and acquisitions: When you're ready to grow, we can help with contract reviewing and drafting, financing and other legal services.
- Business FormationSmall business formation: Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, S-Corp, C-Corp: We can explain your options and help you choose the business structure that's right for your type of business and the degree of risk you're willing to assume.
- Business DisputesOur lawyers recognize that major financial stakes are often involved in business disputes. It is imperative to seek the assistance of a knowledgeable trial attorney who not only understands the legal implications of your case, but who can also help place you in the best legal position that will result in the most optimal results.
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment ContractEmployment law: Start your business on the right foot. Get a clear understanding of your legal responsibilities as an employer under federal and state employment laws, and minimize your risks by drafting an employee handbook and employment contracts or noncompete agreements.
- Employment LitigationBusiness and commercial law: Crouch, Spangler & Douglas business lawyers serve as general counsel to many small and medium-sized businesses in Kansas City, Johnson County, Bates County, Henry County and Jackson County. We can help with every business need, from new business formation and employment issues to collections and business disputes. We also represent banks and finance companies and municipalities, water and sewer districts, nonprofit and tax exempt entities and schools.
- Non-compete Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationIf you have a real estate dispute that you think may end up in court, you want an experienced lawyer by your side. The real estate lawyers at Crouch, Spangler & Douglas are experienced trial attorneys, thorough in preparation, and assertive in the courtroom when protecting clients' interests. We can assist you with real estate disputes involving...
- Construction LitigationCrouch, Spangler & Douglas represents land and housing developers, construction companies, builders, homeowners' associations, municipalities, and residential and commercial landlords in a wide range of real estate and construction law matters. We also represent individual homeowners in real estate litigation.
- Real Estate TransactionsReal estate transactions: We assist real estate developers and builders who need legal help with subdivisions, zoning and land use, and drafting of covenants and restrictions.
- Eminent DomainEminent domain: We represent landowners, homeowners and municipalities involved in the condemnation of property in order to convert private property to public use for roadways and utility company use.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesLandlord and leasing issues: We draft and review residential and commercial leases, represent landlords in landlord-tenant and lease disputes, and handle evictions.
- Property DamageOur team will work closely with you to craft a solid plan to help you achieve maximum compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and other losses. We will explore all avenues of recovery in your case.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryWhen you have been seriously hurt in an accident, you should focus your energy on recuperating from your injuries, not dealing with the associated legal implications. At Crouch, Spangler & Douglas, Attorneys at Law, we want to help you recover. Our personal injury attorneys are committed to helping injured people and grieving families throughout West Central Missouri achieve maximized financial recovery after sustaining life-changing injuries.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Estate PlanningWhether you are a senior citizen concerned with passing your property along to your children while minimizing the effect of estate taxes, or a young couple with small children for whom you want to designate a guardian, you need the assistance of an estate planning lawyer.
- WillsEstablished more than a century ago, our Kansas City law firm represents heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees and attorneys-in-fact in all will and trust disputes, as well as other probate litigation matters.
- TrustsIn every case we handle, our Harrisonville probate attorneys are committed to protecting our clients' rights. We strive to restore our clients to their natural position as heirs and revoke wrongful modifications to wills and trusts, ultimately helping fulfill the wishes of decedents recorded in valid estate plans.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Tax LawAt Crouch, Spangler & Douglas, Attorneys at Law, we recognize how complicated and stressful tax matters can be, especially when you have been faced with an unexpected IRS assessment or tax audit. Our tax attorneys are committed to providing broad-based tax services to individuals and business owners throughout the Kansas City are who are handling a wide range of personal, fiduciary and business tax issues.