Criminal Law
The area of criminal defense encompasses pre-arrest investigation, release, negotiation, trial litigation and appeal. These aspects include both federal and state charges and range from simple traffic violations to the most complex white-collar crimes. It is the position of this firm that everyone is presumed innocent as the law demands and that representation serves not only to protect liberty but to repair the reputation damaged by the accusations. Representation of our clients is conducted by lawyers with experience, knowledge and true understanding of the law, and is undertaken with the understanding that all cases may be tried to a jury. Most importantly, our clients are represented with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Federal Crimes - Juvenile Cases
- State Crimes - Misdemeanors
- Drug Charges - Felonies
- Traffic Tickets - DWI/DUI
Family Law
Family law is the most sensitive area of the law and requires attorneys both with a caring heart and a stern disposition. The most common family law issue is divorce, which includes issues concerning separation, division of property, alimony, retirement and taxes. It can also encompass custody, visitation and child support. Family law also includes issues surrounding the paternity of a child, and other paternity rights and obligations. It may involved the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent a child in a case. Family law also includes guardianship and conservatorship over an adult or a child.
- Divorce - Visitation
- Custody - Ad Litem
- Child Support - Guardianship
Estate Planning
Estate planning is a necessity for everyone. You need to think about and plan for what will happen to you, your family and your property if you pass away or become incapacitated due to accident or illness.
- Wills and Trusts - Naming a Guardian for a minor
- Power of Attorney - Creating Beneficiaries
- Estate Taxes - Funeral Arrangements
- Naming an Executor
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation is the process whereby two or more persons involved in a dispute have their dispute resolved by the Courts. Each party presents its side to the Court and the Court, either through the Judge or by a jury, decides the outcome. There are several levels of civil court. Small cases are heard in State District Court while larger cases are tried in State Circuit Court. Cases involving questions of federal law or involving parties from different states are heard in Federal Court. Most other areas of law can be classified under civil litigation whenever a dispute arises.
- Civil Disputes - Contract Disputes
- Small Claims - Business Disputes
- Torts - Property Damage
- Class Actions - Injunctions
The attorneys at Webb Law Office also handle personal injury cases. These cases come about when someone is hurt due to the negligence of another. It could be due to a car wreck, or an accident on the job. It could also be due to a medical provider's negligence. When you've been hurt, you need a lawyer as soon as possible to make sure that your rights are protected. Do not negotiate with an insurance company before you talk to an attorney.
- Car Wreck/Accident - Products Liability
- Work Injury - Slip and Fall
- Medical Malpractice - Insurance
Personal Injury
Agricultural law has customarily been thought of as an area of law better suited for the Delta. However, as times have changed in Northwest Arkansas, our local agricultural community faces a whole new set of obstacles that are new to this generation. Unprecedented growth and urban sprawl has created a new landscape in Benton and Washington Counties. Environmental issues, regulations, banking issues, and landowner issues are just a few of the things that weren't thought about in the prior generations, but must be addressed in today's world.
- Agriculture Insurance - Trade and Commerce
- Farmer’s Rights - Business Formation
Agriculture Law
Everyone at sometime or another is involved with or affected by an area of real estate law, and whether you are buying home, renting an apartment or re-zoning commercial property, it is important to know your rights and obligations under the law. The area of real estate law includes the following topics:
- Buying and Selling Home - Construction
- Leases - Easements
- Landlord and Tenant Issues - Neighbor Disputes
- Rezoning and Land Use
Real Estate
We represent a diverse client base, comprised of corporations, directors, officers, shareholders, partnerships, managing partners, limited partners, and limited liability entities.
The members of this practice are not only experienced in these and other substantive areas of law, but are also highly skilled in the complex procedural and strategic issues that often characterize business cases. Throughout all stages of litigation we communicate with and inform our clients of case developments to help achieve business driven solutions. Because of our experience, we are able to handle the most challenging and complex cases.
- Business Formation - Arbitration
- Corporate Law - Partnerships
- Drafting Contracts - Business Licencing