- DivorceThrough mediation or litigation, their divorce law firm fights for your rights to get the best possible settlement or judgment — including your fair share of assets, division of the marital home, child support payments, and child custody rights.
- Child SupportChild support. Both parents are expected to contribute to the costs of raising their children. This often means that one parent must make payments to the other. Their attorneys help to negotiate payments that are fair and beneficial to children.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody. Determining where children should live, who should make decisions about their lives, and when relatives can visit them is often an emotionally fraught process. Their attorneys work to reduce the conflict surrounding these issues and come to an agreement that is best for the children.
- AdoptionInternational adoptions present unique challenges. Also called inter-country adoptions, the process involves a complex web of laws and policies, including North Carolina, U.S., U.S. immigration, the child’s country of birth, and the Hague Adoption Convention. Their attorneys aggressively work to speed up the process and overcome any obstacles. Their goal is to help you bring your child home as soon as legally possible.
- GuardianshipYou’ve put your whole life into your family, so knowing you’ve secured their long-term welfare and financial security can set you at ease. They thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes, and protecting your loved ones.
- Spousal SupportDivorce should not lead to financial crises. Their attorneys will help you obtain the spousal support you deserve, so you can continue to live as you did during the marriage.
- Legal SeparationIn certain situations, a couple may wish to live apart but do not want to terminate their marriage. In North Carolina, this is called a legal separation. Essentially, a legal separation is a court-approved contract between spouses that outlines how marital responsibilities will be divided. The agreement can address issues including...
- Criminal DefenseHave you been accused of committing a crime? Don’t let the prosecution bully you around. Stand up for your rights, beginning by hiring a dedicated criminal defense attorney who will represent you forcefully in the face of prosecution accusations. Dixon Law Group, PLLC serves North Carolina clients in criminal cases, providing aggressive representation with proven results.
- DUI/DWIThroughout North Carolina, law enforcement officials have been expanding efforts to crack down on drunk driving offenses. Being convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated can have serious consequences, including loss of license, higher insurance costs, heavy fines, and jail time. The attorneys at Dixon Law Group, PLLC have the knowledge necessary to overcome the evidence against you, and the tenacity to help you attain the best possible outcome.
- Traffic ViolationsWhile many view traffic violations as minor infractions and nuisances, traffic tickets and moving violations have the power to wreak havoc on your life. Fees quickly mount, and points from tickets can cause your insurance premiums to skyrocket or result in a revoked or suspended license. Dixon Law Group, PLLC does not underestimate the seriousness of traffic violations and doggedly works on your behalf to get the charges you face reduced or dismissed.
- Sex CrimesSexual offenses. Rape and sexual assault cases are often among the hardest for defendants to win. Their attorneys have the experience and skills to successfully litigate these cases.
- FraudFelonies. If you have been charged with a felony, it is essential that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to zealously defend you in court. Felonies are the most serious crimes — such as murder, rape, armed robbery, credit card fraud, and burglary. Felony convictions also have the most serious consequences. A person convicted of a felony is sentenced to serve at least one year in a state or federal prison and may be committed for life. In addition, convicted felons are stripped of many of the rights guaranteed to American citizens, including the right to vote, the right to travel out of the country, and the right to own a gun. Convicted felons also have to disclose their crimes on job applications and can be deported if they are not American citizens.
- Robbery
- Burglary
- MisdemeanorsMisdemeanors. Misdemeanors are crimes such as disorderly conduct, simple assault, shoplifting, and trespassing that are punishable by less than a year in prison. Although misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, having a misdemeanor conviction on your criminal record can limit your employment options and can result in a jail sentence. Ensure that you receive a fair trial by letting their attorneys represent you.
- Drug CrimesWhen you have been arrested for a drug crime, it can seem as if there is no way out. Perhaps the police found drugs in your car. Now you’re in handcuffs and you have been persuaded to confess. You know that North Carolina’s drug laws carry severe punishments, and you are appropriately fearful of going to jail. However, even in situations as dire as this, there are defenses available to you. You may be able to challenge the legality of the stop. You can seek to have the confession thrown out. You can beat your charges. At Dixon Law Group, PLLC, their attorneys work tirelessly to keep clients out of prison.
- Assault
- Murder
- Shoplifting
- ManslaughterMotor vehicle offenses. If you have been charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving with a suspended license, or vehicular manslaughter, they can help. They also assist clients who need to get their driver's license restored or fight traffic tickets.
- Hit and RunWhether you have been charged with a moving or nonmoving violation, our team possesses the determination needed to protect your best interests in traffic court.
- Corporate LawCorporate Law: Their attorneys are dedicated to helping clients in all areas of corporate law, including formations, restructuring, partnership and shareholder disputes, contract law, asset protection, and more. They aggressively fight for the future success of your business.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business DisputesHis private law practice includes corporate and business law, contract, construction and utility law, estate planning, wills and trusts, estate administration and probate, adoptions, and uncontested divorce. He has published numerous articles on various legal topics and has lectured at the School of Government and with the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Council of School Attorneys, and the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees.
- Intellectual Property
- Estate PlanningEstate planning documents are extremely flexible and can be designed to fit your unique needs. They works closely with you to tackle your goals with precise instruments to execute your intentions.
- WillsYour last will and testament provide the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A will is the primary means by which you can leave property to a person or entity other than a blood relative, such as a domestic partner, a friend, or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for your children, and even what happens to your pet – making decisions that might not reflect your desires. They draft valid wills that clearly convey your intentions.
- TrustsIrrevocable trusts. Once you establish this kind of trust, its assets no longer belong to you, and you can’t amend the trust without your beneficiary’s consent. However, appreciated assets are not subject to estate taxes.
- Power of AttorneySudden illness or injury can leave anyone totally incapacitated. Or, the infirmities of age can compromise an older adult’s ability to fully function independently. Under such circumstances, concerned loved ones may feel compelled to act, but may lack the legal authority to do so. This can delay essential care, threatening your loved one’s health and welfare when he or she is most vulnerable. To protect your loved ones, you need clear legal authority to make decisions if they are unable to do so. Dixon Law Group, PLLC can help you draft and execute a durable power of attorney documents so you can be certain about your authority when a loved one needs you most.
- Probate
- Tax Law