Services Provided

The Law Offices of Richard A. Lewis provide tradition full representation of its clients within the following areas

• FAMILY LAW In such sensitive areas as divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and other family-related matters, our primary goal is to settle the practical affairs of the couple in the quickest manner possible and to watch out for the well-being of the children.
   
• PROBATE We help you settle the estate of a deceased spouse or family member in the most efficient manner possible. If the estate must be probated, we can represent and lead you through what can be a lengthy, complicated, and often costly process. This assures that the estate will be settled in the most efficient and least expense manner possible.
   
• CONSERVATORSHIPS If a permanent incapacity renders a spouse or family member unable to take care of himself or herself, or to handle his or her own affairs, the Firm can assist you in establishing a practical procedure for providing necessary care and handling his or her day-to-day affairs without taking away the loved one dignity.
   
• GUARDIANSHIPS When grandparents have to assume the responsibility for grandchildren due to unexpected circumstances, we can help establish the legal right to make decisions regarding the children.
   
• ESTATE PLANNING Through the judicious use of wills, trusts, and living trusts, the Firm helps you provide for your heirs, minimize estate and other taxes, and ease the administrative burden on your family and beneficiaries.

However, for those clients who wish to retain greater control of their legal affairs, the Law Offices of Richard A. Lewis provide the following alternative types of services to its clients in it areas of practice:

• Document preparation

• Counseling regarding particular legal issues and procedures

• "Coaching" to prepare a client for legal appearances and other matters

• Limited representation for single issues or court appearances

If you need traditional full representation within our areas of practice, or if you are interested in using any of the alternative types of "unbundled" services listed above, please call our offices for an appointment at (818) 704-0585 or e-mail us at RLewis@RichardLewis.com.