Family and Business Law Attorneys in McKinney, Texas
Loughmiller Higgins P.C.
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6401 South Custer Road McKinney, Texas 75070 USA |
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(972) 529-5554
(972) 529-1444
www.familylitigation.com
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Law Firm Overview
Loughmiller Higgins P.C. represents the merger of two firms with two highly skilled attorneys who share one common purpose: to provide quality legal services, representation, and solutions to individuals and families throughout North Texas. The hallmarks of our firm are integrity, compassion, advocacy, community involvement, and quality legal representation. These ideals represent our values and they are fundamental to how we approach the practice of law.
Centrally located in Craig Ranch at the crossroads of McKinney, Frisco, Plano and Allen, Texas, we serve clients throughout the DFW Metroplex and North Texas who have legal concerns or problems involving family law and divorce, estate planning, personal injuries, or business transactions. Solutions to problems in these areas can come in many forms. We offer mediation and collaborative law approaches to resolving disputes as well as more than 35 combined years of trial experience.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Complex Property Division, Business Valuations, Division of Benefits & Retirement Accounts, Modification of Divorce Decrees and Prior Orders, Enforcement of Divorce Decrees and Orders, Postmarital Agreements, Medical Powers of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, Business Succession Plans, Trust Disputes and Litigation, Contested Wills and Litigation, Guardianship, Business Transactions, Non-compete Litigation, Executive Severance Disputes, Business Succession Plan Disputes, Partnership Disputes
Practice Areas Description
Our practice includes:- Family Law
Every family is unique. Each has its own dynamics, characteristics, and from time to time — its own set of unique problems too. The attorneys at our firm address all of the various problems and legal issues that a family can have and point the way towards workable solutions. In disputed family matters, we stress the importance of communicating to our clients the benefits of resolving their differences through negotiation and settlement, especially in cases where children are involved. However, we emphasize the fact that our lawyers are ready, willing, and able to aggressively advocate for them in the courtroom when other methods of dispute resolution are unsuccessful or fail to produce a workable solution.
- Divorce
Our firm believes that thorough preparation and committed advocacy are the keys to achieving good results. But to be truly committed, you have to be honest and up front with people from the very start. This means talking to clients the realities of divorce, division of community property, and parental and children rights…and of the various outcomes different approaches are likely to provide. children are involved; we emphasize the benefits of settling matters without resorting to litigation. However, we are more than ready and willing to go to trial when other methods of resolving difference are not successful.
- Complex Property Division
Dividing marital property is rarely an easy thing to accomplish — even when a general spirit of cooperation is present between two spouses. Complex estates, estates comprised of commingled funds, real estate holdings or investments, businesses, and other significant assets can be more difficult to appropriately divide. Our experience with complex property division and all of its various aspects is just one of the assets that set us apart from others in the DFW Metroplex area. Achieving the clients' desired results in complex property division begins with thorough preparation and a careful valuation of all of the marital assets, property, and debt.
- Business Valuations
Accurately evaluating the true value of a small business, professional practice, or large company is critical to achieving fair property settlements no matter which spouse you are representing. But like families themselves, each business needs to be looked at and understood as the unique entity it is. We understand the complexities of business valuation and both how, and how not to approach this critical aspect of complex property division. A significant distinction between a business valuation for Divorce verses a valuation for a sale of business to third parties is the allocation of discounts for intangible assets such as good will and non compete agreements.
- Division of Benefits & Retirement Accounts
Employee benefits, stock options, pension plans, and retirement accounts need to be evaluated when dividing the marital estate. That said — the division of these assets can be fairly complicated. With over 35 years of combined experience handling divorce cases in the DFW Metroplex and North Texas, we understand the financial anxieties our clients are dealing with when they come to us for help. As attorneys, we work to relieve as much of that stress and anxiety as possible by honestly and fully informing clients with regards to the law, their legal options, and what they can realistically expect to have happen.
- Child Custody, Visitation & Conservatorships
The most precious asset in any divorce case are the children. Unfortunately children are often caught in the middle of the battle between divorcing parents. Children become the "prize" or the "pawn" in the tactical fight of divorce. The damage caused by custody litigation can have a long term affect on relationships between the parents or a parent and their child. Our attorneys provide compassionate support and strong legal representation to people in the North Dallas area and throughout the DFW Metroplex who are dealing with divorce and child custody issues. If you are currently in this situation, or are thinking about divorce, we know you have questions. We fully explain the legal process and the options that are open to you so that you can make the important decisions that need to be made concerning your children.
- Modification of Divorce Decrees and Prior Orders
Regardless of how a divorce is ultimately settled, children's needs and parent’s circumstances often change over time. The legal standard for determining child related issues is simply "the best interest of the children." The best interests of children at the time of divorce may not necessarily remain best for the children years after the divorce. What happens if a parent remarries and the new spouse obtains a job out of state? Parents that divorce when their children are infants will likely face different issues when their children are teenagers. our firm represents mothers and fathers in the North Dallas area and throughout the DFW Metroplex, and work with them to develop child visitation and parenting plans that benefit their children and that fit within their busy lives even as those lives change over time. Our experience has shown us that this is possible even when there are extraordinary obstacles to overcome, if the parents can put aside their differences and be reasonable with one another.
- Enforcement of Divorce Decrees and Orders
Unfortunately, the end of a divorce case or Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship is only the beginning of litigation between former spouses. A court Order is only as good as a party's willingness to enforce the terms contained in that Order. While enforcement issues may include transfer of assets post divorce, the majority of enforcement actions are for nonpayment of child support, nonpayment of child medical obligations, and denial of visitation rights. Our skilled divorce attorneys have experience in seeking and obtaining enforcement of court Orders through Contempt Motions, Post Divorce Judgments and Clarification of Orders that were previously unenforceable.
- Alimony & Child Support
In Texas, post divorce spousal maintenance is relatively new and often difficult to obtain. The Texas Family Code generally requires that the marriage be at least 10 years in length, that the spouse seeking the alimony be unemployable due to lack of basic job skills in the marketplace, or otherwise unable to work due to disability or the need to care for a disabled child, and a finding that there are inadequate marital assets that would provide for minimum financial needs of the spouse seeking support. Spousal maintenance is limited to a maximum of three years with some limited exceptions that can extend support, and is also limited in amount. We have been handling complex divorces in the North Dallas area and throughout the DFW Metroplex for a combined 35 years. Since the Texas law was changed to make post divorce spousal maintenance a real consideration in divorce, our attorneys have helped many clients, on both sides of this issue, resolve it successfully.
- Premarital & Post marital Agreements
At our firm, we understand that people have reservations about whether prenuptial and postnuptial agreements make sense, or whether they are nothing more than admitting defeat before anything at all has been settled. We ask them to look at these agreements the same way that business partners who want to avoid the potential costs, delays, and uncertain outcomes associated with litigation look at theirs — as legal tools that can properly define rights and obligations thereby minimizing contested litigation and increased legal costs.
- Mediation
More and more, people who want to resolve property, custody, and other difficult issues associated with divorce, are turning to mediation for answers. Texas Courts routinely order cases to mediation prior to allowing a contested trial to begin. Our mediation lawyers represent and advise clients as advocates throughout the mediation process for both family and civil matters. Attorneys Brian Loughmiller and Eric Higgins are also available to provide both civil and family law mediation services to people who have lawyers of their own already, but who are seeking an experienced Texas mediator to resolve a legal dispute whether related to business litigation, personal injury or divorce issues.
- Collaborative Law
Collaborative law provides an excellent alternative to family court litigation for resolving the issues in a divorce. Loughmiller Higgins P.C. represents people throughout the DFW Metroplex and North Texas who have family law or divorce-related legal concerns. Our attorneys will engage in the collaborative law approach at the request of our clients and can help you to understand and navigate the process successfully.
- Estate Planning
Putting together an effective estate plan is much like trying to piece together a puzzle. On one hand, you have the assets and property. On the other, the personal values, goals, and preferences of the person or married couple you are working with. Balancing these two by helping clients identify the most appropriate estate planning tools to use and then drafting those necessary documents with precision is what the job is all about. We provide guidance and representation to people in the North Dallas area and throughout the DFW Metroplex who have estate planning, probate, or estate administration concerns.
- Probate & Guardianship
After the death of a loved one, the legal issues that remain can be overwhelming and confusing. Dealing with the estate of a deceased loved one can be a complicated process. There are many laws that apply and without having a full understanding of these laws, your rights may be compromised. Our seasoned probate and guardianship lawyers represent individuals that have probate issues in the North Texas region. Our attorneys help Texas residents and residents of other states address a wide range of Texas probate matters.
- Wills & Trusts
The most essential aspects of estate planning are wills and trusts. Through a properly executed will, you can ensure that your assets are distributed as you wish upon your death. A trust can provide income for future generations and may have tax benefits. Wills and trusts can also detail how you wish to provide for your loved ones after you are gone. At Loughmiller Higgins, P.C., our estate planning attorneys provide qualified assistance to clients throughout the course of creating wills and trusts. We walk you through every step of the process and get to know clients along the way. By doing this, we are better able to tailor the composition of these documents to suit your current and future needs.
- Personal Injury
If you have been seriously injured by the negligence of another person or business, your rights to recover compensation need to be protected. Our lawyers can help you get just compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our firm represents clients who have been injured by the negligence of others in Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Collin County and the DFW Metroplex area. Our firm handles a wide variety of personal injury cases.
- Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one in is always a very emotional experience. The grief and anger can be worse if the death was the result of an accident caused by someone else's careless or reckless actions. If you are seeking justice for the death of a family member, it may be possible to take action in the form of a wrongful death claim. We have handled numerous wrongful death cases throughout the course of our practice. Our lawyers are skilled at compassionately dealing with family members while aggressively standing up for their rights and the memory of the deceased individual in and out of court. We have considerable experience in all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, particularly car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents.
- Car & Motorcycle Accidents
In seconds, a car accident can result in serious and life-altering injuries. Often requiring extensive medical attention, these injuries can cause pain and disability, in addition to lost wages and medical expenses. Our lawyers have years of experience handling car accident cases for clients in Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Collin County and across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. Whether the accident was a rear-end collision or the result of another driver failing to abide by the traffic laws, we can help. While you deal with the injuries you have suffered, let us take action against the negligent driver that caused the car accident.
- Truck Accidents
The Plano, McKinney and Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex regions are dense with highways. Traveling on these highways are large semi trucks that transport goods to the rest of Texas and the southern United States. Unfortunately, since the number of trucks is so high on these roadways, so is the number of truck accidents that occur. Because of the weight of large commercial trucks, truck accidents often result in devastating injuries to passengers of cars or smaller vehicles. Serious injuries require serious representation by an attorney experienced in personal injury cases. Our firm strives to help the victims of a truck accidents deal with the injuries and other issues that stem from their accident. We are dedicated to standing by clients throughout the pursuit of compensation for the losses they have suffered, including lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
- Business Transactions
For lawyers, real skill in providing business transaction services is about more than just dotting the 'I' s and crossing the 'T' s — it is about keeping the client out of court by structuring the transaction correctly. At Loughmiller Higgins, we believe that our business transaction services offer entrepreneurs and small business clients in the North Dallas area and throughout the DFW Metroplex a level of value and quality that larger business transaction and commercial litigation firms cannot provide to the small business at a comparable cost.
- Business Litigation
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has more than its fair share of "high-powered" business litigation firms. Often, these larger firms have been in business for a long period of time and they will have several, if not dozens, of experienced trial lawyers. At our firm, these are the benefits we provide to clients facing the prospect of business litigation. Our services provide significant value to you in terms of both experience and results, all provided at a reasonable cost that a small firm can offer.
Attorneys
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Mr. Eric J. Higgins
Attorney Estate Planning, Family Law, Motor Vehicles, Personal Injury |
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Mr. Brian S. Loughmiller
Attorney Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury |
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Ms. Michella Melton
Attorney Business Formation, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law |
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