Practice Areas Overview

The Spotsylvania attorneys at Jarrell, Hicks & Waldman, PC assist individuals, families, and small businesses throughout central Virginia with legal issues in their personal and professional lives, including divorce, criminal defense, and business matters ranging from entity formation to transactions and litigation.

Divorce

Navigating Virginia's complex divorce laws to ensure fair treatment by the courts requires the assistance of a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who can serve as a strong advocate on your behalf.  Jarrell, Hicks & Waldman, PC can provide you with the advice and representation you need to achieve a satisfactory resolution in your divorce and move forward with your life.

Military Divorce

When one of the spouses to a divorce is active duty or retired military, there are a number of unique issues to be addressed.  Whether the issue is child support, spousal support or family support, the proper distribution of a military pension, or the consequences of domestic violence, having an attorney that is familiar with the nuances of a military divorce is critical to obtaining a favorable outcome.  The attorneys at Jarrell, Hicks & Waldman, PC have handled dozens of military divorces for their clients, representing both uniformed service members and their spouses.

Custody, Visitation, & Support

Property division and debt allocation represent only a portion of the concerns during the dissolution of a marriage.  When children are involved, they often present the most important and difficult issues to resolve.  Above all, you want to know that your children are safe and will be provided for financially.  Being involved in their lives, including participating in major decision-making and having significant visitation or custodial time, are also top priorities.

When dealing with tough emotional issues such as child custody, visitation, or child and spousal support, having a knowledgeable lawyer to advise you, and an effective, independent advocate to speak for you are essential to protecting your rights and interests.

Business Law

The decision whether to form a sole proprietorship, general or limited partnership, corporation, business trust, or limited liability company can have a significant impact on how you and your company are taxed, your potential exposure to liability, and the distribution of management and control among you and your associates.  In addition, operating documents, contracts for sales, employment agreements, and lease and purchase of property and equipment should all be negotiated, drafted, and reviewed by an attorney who understands your business.

As a small business owner himself, firm founder Barry J. Waldman understands firsthand the challenges business owners face, and the importance of ensuring that transactions are handled right the first time.  Our attorneys understand that disputes and litigation frequently need to be resolved quickly, and should always be dealt with efficiently.  From basic transactions to representation in breach of contract or other litigation, our lawyers will work with you to seek the best possible outcome in your specific circumstances.

Criminal & Traffic Defense

From a simple traffic summons or ticket to a serious traffic offense, from a simple misdemeanor to a serious felony, any brush with the criminal justice system can be a difficult experience for the defendant, with lasting repercussions.  Apart from the fines or jail time that can be associated with a conviction, you may be facing the loss of your driver's license, public humiliation and damage to your reputation, that can prove harmful to your personal and professional life.

At Jarrell, Hicks & Waldman, PC, we work to ensure you understand your rights, as well as the risks and consequences associated with the different options that are available to you, so that you can make informed decisions in your case.  Whatever route you choose, our goal is to provide a vigorous defense designed to help you attain the best possible result.

Contact

In Spotsylvania County, the City of Spotsylvania and throughout the surrounding areas, call Jarrell, Hicks & Waldman, PC at (540) 582-5300 to find out how we can help with your divorce, criminal law matter, or business and professional legal needs.