- Divorce
- Child SupportDivorce can be a confusing, hurtful and stressful experience for clients who wish to terminate their marriage. Our attorneys will work with the client to ensure that their divorce and other related issues to divorce are decided in the fairest and most beneficial way. During a divorce, many issues must be decided including; child custody, visitation schedules, spousal and child support and property and debt distribution. When a divorce is the last resort, our attorneys will counsel and advise our client to achieve the desired results.
- Child Custody and VisitationOur law firm represents clients who seek custody of a minor child. In many cases, this involves the non-primary parent who feels that the current living situation for the child is not in their best interest. Our attorneys will work with the client and other professionals to assess the current situation and work to create a more beneficial custody arraignment.
- PaternityModification is the process of changing an existing parenting plan or child support decree that was initially established through divorce or paternity proceedings. Our law firm in Vancouver will assist obtaining a new schedule for the parties involved through our attorneys.
- GuardianshipGuardianship is the legal process by which the court appoints a designated person to act on behalf of another who has been found to be incapacitated either by age (minor) or by infirmity (physical and or mental).
- Criminal DefenseA thorough consultation with an experienced criminal law defense attorney can assure you that your rights are protected.
- MisdemeanorsBecause criminal law deals specifically with important individuals’ rights, namely liberty and freedom, it is important for every person charged with a crime to be aware of his or her legal rights. Crimes generally fall into two categories, felonies and misdemeanors. Each specific crime carries unique penalties which may include mandatory minimum sentences based on the type of charge or on a person’s criminal history. Criminal law charges may also affect a person’s ability to drive or their employment. There may be alternative considerations for first time criminal law offenders or those with alcohol or drug issues that should also be considered. Due to the constant change in sentencing laws it has become even more important to be advised on the potential consequences of the conviction of a specific crime by an attorney.
- Drug CrimesOur law firm in Vancouver, WA handles all areas of criminal law, including; felonies, misdemeanors, driving offenses, drug charges and domestic violence.
- Business FormationTo reach an informed decision regarding the business form of entity to use, you should, at the minimum, consult with your certified public accountant and local corporate attorney. Do not assume that the CPA or business formation attorney you presently use is completely versed in this area of decision making. If they are not, more than likely one of their partners is so versed. If that is not the case, then they will presumably refer you to another advisor for help in this particular area of business formation.
- Business TransactionsBusiness transactions are wide and varied. They can be as simple as a business contract to sell a certain product or service for a specific price, or one as complex as an on-going agreement that may involve business licensing, or the sale of an entire business. An agreement can be one page or in excess of 100 pages. Usually the complexity of the business transaction dictates the complexity of the document. The days of the handshake are, unfortunately, a thing of the past. The best advice is to get everything in writing during any business transactions.
- Real Estate LitigationBoundary disputes normally occur when an individual has a piece of real estate property surveyed that they own, just bought, or are buying and then discover that the neighbor?s fence or road is on his or her piece of property. If the neighbors have occupied that portion of the property in a certain manner for a specific period of time, the neighbor may, by operation of law, be considered the owner of that portion of the property. There are various reasons for these situations to arise, including an old survey that incorrectly marked the real estate property lines at one time. These disputes tend to be quite volatile and quite often must be adjudicated, due to the conflicting accounts as to what has occurred on the contested portion of the property over the years in question.
- Construction LitigationWe represent general construction contractors, subcontractors, commercial owners, residential owners, and material suppliers in the formation of the various phases of construction, development and reconstruction contracts. This may include the purchase and division of real property. A properly drawn and thoroughly agreed to construction contract between the parties will alleviate many misunderstandings and disputes over the course of a construction project. Most projects involve the association of an architect and engineer, and in some cases, they involve other experts for specific requirements. Proper coordination of all of these construction specialists with appropriate written agreements from an attorney is essential.
- Real Estate TransactionsWe have considerable experience in all phases of real estate transactions. We represent both buyers and sellers, lessors and lessees, and plaintiffs and defendants in these transactions or lawsuits.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesIn a commercial situation, you are normally dealing with a sophisticated tenant, which is some form of different business entity. The landlord and tenant, normally referred to as «lesser» and «lessee» have considerable latitude in developing the terms of the lease agreement, whether it be a simple lease, a triple net lease (taxes, insurance, and maintenance) or some variation thereof. Commercial leases are normally managed by a property manager, which will require a separate agreement with the management firm. In addition, the vast majority of commercial leases are personally guaranteed by the individual leasing the property. Therefore, if «X Y Z, Inc.» or «X Y Z, LLC» is the lessee, the shareholders of the corporation or members of the LLC should personally guarantee performance of the terms and conditions of the lease.
- Personal InjuryOur firm has 37 years experience helping Washington and Oregon clients with personal injury matters. We offer free consultations for personal injury matters. No Attorney fee if no there is no recovery.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningFor every individual it is important to make sure that upon their death their property is distributed according to their wishes and that their family is secure. Estate planning is the process of planning for what happens to accumulated wealth and dependents when a person passes away. The law firm of Greenen & Greenen provides complete services through our attorneys to assist in this process. These attorney services include but are not limited to the following...
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureA «forfeiture» usually involves the foreclosure of a real estate contract due to the non-payment by a contract buyer of payments when due. A «foreclosure» refers to a foreclosure of a Deed of Trust (Trust Deed) or a Mortgage due to a buyer’s failure to make payments on a promissory note, which is secured by the Deed of Trust or Mortgage.