LEGAL PRACTICE AREAS
SkylawSRQ focuses on civil law and offers legal counsel on an extensive variety of matters, tailored to the knowledge and experience of the participating attorneys.
Additional areas of law may be introduced as the program evolves and expands.
Civil
Litigation
Corporate &
Business Law
Estate Planning
& Guardianships
Family
Law
Property
Law
The following are representative case types within each practice area. This list is not all-inclusive and other matters may also be represented.
Click on the Practice Area on the left
to show the representative case types for that area of law.
- Mediation of Civil Disputes
- Filing, Defending, or Appealing a Civil Case
- How a Judgment for Damages Turns into Cash
- When Does a Successful Party Get Attorney Fees
- What Your Case is Worth
- How to Subpeona Witnesses to Deposition or Court
- Conducting Depositions and Questioning Witnesses in Court
- Courtroom Etiquette and Behavior Required for Court Appearance
- Personal Injury Claims and Insurance Defense
- Personal Liability When No Insurance Coverage
- Filing, Defending or Appealing Small Claims Case
- Challenging Will, Trust, Guardianship Cases
- Filing or Defense of Evictions
- Homestead Mortgage Foreclosure
- Libel & Slander
- Punitive Damages Exposure
- Intentional Torts and Negligence
- Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Challenging Government Rezoning and Special Exceptions
- Professional Malpractice: Medical, Legal, Engineering
- Challenging Government Tax Assessments or Appraisals
- Condominium and Homeowner Association Disputes
- Neighborhood Nuisance, Harassment, or Trespass
- Employee Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Claims
- Breach of Contract and Damages
- Action to Compel Contract Compliance
- Contractor, Home Improvement, and Construction Disputes
- Asset Protection Before and After Being Sued
- Bankruptcy
- Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Real Estate Commission Disputes
- Mediation of Business Disputes
- Choosing the Right Business Entity
- Partnership and LLC Managing Member Agreements
- Asset Protection Before and After Being Sued
- Corporate Compliance and Record Keeping
- Protecting Business Assets
- Creditors’ Rights
- Security Agreements
- Fictitious Names
- Operating Agreements
- Financial and Tax Planning
- Shareholder Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Trade Secret and Trademark Protection
- Employee Policies and Procedures
- Required Human Resource Documents
- Business Succession Plans
- Sale of Business Entity and Goodwill
- Member Buy-Out Contracts
- Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policies
- Business and Liability Insurance
- Commercial Leases
- Mediation of Estate Issues
- Avoiding Probate
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Living Trusts Drafting
- Will and Trust Disputes
- Transfer of Homestead and Real Property Upon Death
- Tax and Financial Planning for Life Events
- Guardianships for Disabled and the Elderly
- Emergency Guardianship Petitions
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Do Not Resuscitate Orders
- Living Wills
- Advanced Directives
- Health Care Surrogates
- Qualifying for Nursing Home Medicaid
- Elder Abuse and Exploitation
- Transfer of Homestead in Exchange for Support
- End of Life Legal Issues
- Mediation of Family Issues
- Divorce
- Paternity
- Child Support
- Time Sharing
- Alimony
- Marital Settlement Agreements
- Division of Family Assets and Debts
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Family Relocations
- Motions for Contempt of Court
- Petitions to Modify Final Judgment
- When a Party Can Get Attorney Fees
- Adoptions
- Appeals from Family Court Orders
- Foster Care
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Temporary Custody of a Child by Extended Family
- Preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
- Injunctions for Domestic Violence
- Sexual or Dating Violence
- Stalking
- Involuntary Hospitalizations for Drug Addiction or Mental Health (Baker Act or Marchman Act)
- Becoming a Guardian ad Litem
- Assisting Young Adults Qualify for Social Security
- How to Subpeona Witnesses to Deposition or Court
- Conducting Depositions and Questioning Witnesses in Court
- Courtroom Etiquette and Behavior Required for Court Appearance
- Mediation of Property Issues
- Homestead Protection
- Residential and Commercial Leases
- Homeowner and Condominium Associations
- Deeds and Transfers
- Title Insurance
- Homeowner Insurance Coverage or Denial
- Encroachments and Trespasses
- Clearing Title Defects
- Easements
- Contracts for Sale of Real Property
- Commission Disputes
- Real Property Liens and Mortgages
- Landlord Tenant Issues
- Evictions
- Squatters
- Right of First Refusal
- Lease with Option to Buy
- Rezoning
- Building Permits
- County and City Tax Issues
- County Real Property Appraisals
- Appeals from Administrative Hearings
- Neighborhood Disputes
- Contractor and Mechanic Liens
- Land Development
- New Home Warranties
