If you are unsure of the type of attorney you need and have not found another description that better fits your situation, a general practice attorney may be able to assist because of his/her diversity in many legal practice areas. A general practitioner may be able to give you a broader picture of the options and consequences you are dealing with. A general practice attorney may also be a good-fit for a person or business needing legal counsel and advice in more than one law area. For example, a person may want information on forming a business as well as considering estate planning implications. Or, if you have regular legal issues such as those that sometimes plague small businesses, you may find that a general practitioner who can help in all the areas may get to know you and your business better rather than retaining a new lawyer every time you have some sort of problem.
There are certain specialty areas of law in which we do not practice. Those include, patent law, bankruptcy, Social Security matters, discrimination/employment issues, lemon-law cases, and tax controversies. Keep in mind that a general practice lawyer (or any lawyer for that matter) has a responsibility to seek assistance from lawyers of a certain specialty where such specialization or additional expertise is needed. We routinely operate in a multi-disciplinary manner and depending upon the nature of the representation, the "team" may include Certified Public Accountants, therapists, financial planners, appraisers, and other professionals.
A good general practice lawyer can be as valuable as a trusted family doctor who is adept at identifying and resolving medical problems and recognizes when to seek the involvement of a specialist. The attorneys at Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues are experienced, honest and are trusted by our clients. We have been earning our clients' trust by listening, questioning, understanding and helping resolve their legal problems for more than 65 years. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss your legal situation with you. Please call us to schedule an appointment today!
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