Services

Auto Insurance Injury/Claims

If you have not made the right elections on your automobile insurance policy, you could be at risk. Injured parties can be left helpless if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured. You could be left helpless to collect money from the driver who hit you.

A careless driver hits your car. You suffer soft-tissue injuries, but it will take several months to fully recover. You?ve chosen the limited tort option. You might not be able to collect for pain and suffering.



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Bankruptcy

Avoid foreclosure on your home, or repossession of your car. At Douglass, West & Associates we understand the problems debt can cause and we can help you.   If you owe past due balances on mortgages, car loans, credit cards, utility bills, personal loans, medical bills, or revolving cash accounts, existing laws can help you by reducing your monthly payments and even stopping creditors from harassing you.
The provisions under the Bankruptcy Code assist honest, hard working individuals who have debt problems. In a straight bankruptcy under Chapter 7, a debtor files a petition asking the court to discharge his or her debts.  In a Chapter 13,. bankruptcy filing, you, the debtor, file a PLAN showing how you will pay off some of your past-due and current debts over an extended period, normally three (3) years.

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Business and Financial

The law firm of Douglass, West & Associates can guide you in making important decisions regarding personal, financial and business matters.
  • Real Estate
  • Settlements
  • Leases
  • Wills & Estates
  • Incorporation
  • Partnerships
  • Small Business
  • Contract Disputes

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Domestic Relations

If a   domestic situation has left you emotionally and legally vulnerable, we can help. Douglass, West & Associates recognizes the importance of having a responsible, experienced attorney in your corner to help with the tough decisions.
  • Adoption
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Divorce

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Negligence

If you have been injured through no fault of your own, Douglass, West & Associates will protect your rights to compensation for lost wages, pain & suffering, loss of earning capacity and medical bills.
  • Auto Accidents
  • Slips & Falls
  • Product Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workers' Compensation

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Personal

At one time or another we all face personal problems, which sometimes have legal implications. It is at those times that an attorney should be consulted. The attorneys and staff at Douglass, West & Associates will help you during your time of need.
  • Civil Disputes
  • Criminal Charges
  • Disability
  • DUI
  • License Suspension
  • Social Security

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