- DivorceNepa & McGraw, P.C. serves clients throughout the North East of PA including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Hazleton, Nanticoke, Carbondale and beyond and can handle cases related to elder law, wills, living trusts, estate administration probate wealth and asset preservation business succession planning gas royalty planning veterans planning special needs planning oil and gas laws real estate law personal injury & car accidents family law & divorce DUI defense and more. We serve the following counties Lackawanna County, Bradford County, Luzerne County, Carbon County, Lycoming County, Pike County, Monroe County, Schuylkill County, Sullivan County, Snyder County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Union County, Wayne County and Wyoming County. Montour County, Northumberland County, Columbia County, Northampton County, Lehigh County, and Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- Child SupportWe at Nepa & McGraw handle a wide range of family matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, child relocation, equitable distribution, alimony, grandparent’s rights, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipIt allows you to provide for your spouse and children, as well as minimizes tensions between surviving family members. A will allows you to leave a legacy, and even provide for any charities. A will can establish legal guardianship for any minor or disabled children, and can protect your assets and safeguard inheritances. A will also allows you to determine your executor, or the individual who will be in charge of administering your estate in the event of your death.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWIPennsylvania DUI law is a very complex matter, and to achieve a successful defense requires a deep knowledge and understanding of local laws and regulations. The penalties for DUI convictions in Pennsylvania vary according to factors such as the driver’s blood-alcohol level, age, as well as number of previous DUI convictions. However, penalties can lead to an increase in insurance premiums, suspension or revocation of driver’s license, fees and fines, jail time, and even a criminal record.
- Real Estate LitigationAt Nepa & McGraw, the extent of our legal assistance covers practically every aspect of a real estate transaction, whether it may be issues on real estate development, leases, real estate closings, or even issues between a landlord and a tenant regarding lease negotiations or evictions. Our real estate attorneys are well accustomed to the perspectives of everyone involved in a real estate transaction, and are capable of working with buyers, sellers, real estate personnel, and lending institutions in both residential and commercial real estate matters.
- Premises Liability
- Real Estate TransactionsAt Nepa & McGraw, it is our goal to resolve your real estate issues in a reasonable, effective, and efficient manner. If you are in need of a Pennsylvania real estate attorney, we at Nepa & McGraw will do our very best to make your real estate transaction as smooth as possible. Call Nepa & McGraw today at (570) 282-7050 for a free and confidential consultation without obligation.
- Citizenship and NaturalizationNepa & McGraw competently handles a wide range of immigration cases. These include family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, citizenship and naturalization, H1B visas, immigration waivers, immigration appeals, criminal defense for immigrants, and deportation defense.
- Family Immigration
- Employment ImmigrationPerhaps you are trying to obtain visa entry for a close relative. You may, for example, use your “green card” (permanent residency) to sponsor your loved one’s entry into the US. You may also have other options such as using employment-based immigration. Our firm will take the time to understand the circumstances of your family and help you through the right course of action.
- Green Cards
- Personal InjuryBeing injured in an accident is not only devastating for you, but for your loved ones, as well. At Nepa & McGraw, our personal injury attorneys will use their years of experience and knowledge to help you through this difficult time in your life.
- Medical MalpracticePersonal injury is a broad area of law. We at Nepa & McGraw handle an extensive range of personal injury cases such as car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites or attacks, premises liability, defective products, medical malpractice, workplace accidents and class action lawsuits such as the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit.
- Auto Accidents
- Medicaid PlanningElder law is an extremely broad area of law that includes any legal issue concerning older adults and their loved ones. Elder law involves various areas of law such as estate planning, guardianship, nursing home neglect, housing transitions, Medicaid planning, probate, real estate, and retirement planning.
- Dog Bites
- Estate PlanningThe need for elder law increases as the average human life span continues to increase. Elder law, originally based on the Older Americans Act, encompasses all legal matters related to aging. This branch of law protects senior citizens, and covers issues faced by the disabled and elderly, such as elder abuse, fraud, elder care facilities and housing, estate planning, and financial planning. Elder law also deals with the regulation of federal benefits, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Simply put, elder law focuses on meeting the objectives and goals of older individuals and their families by using different legal techniques and tools.
- WillsA Last Will and Testament allows you to name at least one individual or entity to manage your estate in the event of your disability or death, and name at least one guardian for your minor children. This legal document also provides for the transfer of your property in the event of your disability or death.
- TrustsSimilar to a will, a living trust defines your wishes with regard to your dependents, heirs, and assets. The main difference between wills and living trusts is that wills only come into effect after you die and the will has entered the probate process. A living trust, on the other hand, partially or entirely bypasses the costly probate process, allowing your successor trustee to carry out the instructions found on your living trust at your death, as well as if you become unable to manage your healthcare, legal, and financial affairs due to incapacity.
- Power of AttorneyA Power of Attorney is a document used to appoint a specific attorney to look after your property or financial-related matters on your behalf. An attorney can act for you in various circumstances, such as when you are physically or mentally unable to manage your affairs, or even during an extended business trip.
- Probate
- Tax LawThere are many things to consider when estate planning, and the attorneys at Nepa & McGraw, PC can clearly explain all options available to you to help meet your goals. Through the use of trusts, wills and powers of attorney, as well as with extensive knowledge on estate and inheritance tax issues, our attorneys can customize a plan that will fulfill your needs and those of your family members.