Carbondale, IL Lawyer

Are You in a Dispute Involving Probate, a Will, Trust, Property, or Business Issue? 

Civil disputes can arise in many contexts, from a business dispute to the conflict over a probated estate, a will or trust, or involving real property, such as disputes between neighbors or landlords and tenants. Resolving these matters as efficiently and effectively as possible saves you further stress, time, and expense. When you cannot reasonably resolve them on your own, you may need the advice and guidance of a lawyer who is experienced in civil litigation. Because of his number of years of teaching at law school, and willingness to take on difficult legal issues, Darrell has gained the reputation of someone who can litigate and solve complex legal issues.

At Darrell Dunham, Attorney at Law, Attorney Dunham is a well-respected and successful litigator who also has served as a mediator and arbitrator during his 40+ career years. That means you have available to you a legal professional who is adept in all resolution methods from skilled negotiation with the other side to a trial in court before a judge and jury. If you need assistance or representation in resolving your civil matter, you can work with an attorney who engages in careful case preparation and tenacious advocacy for his clients. Mr. Dunham is often approached to handle cases for clients who seek a more aggressive stance both inside and outside the courtroom.

Arrange for a free initial consultation with our Carbondale, IL civil litigation attorney by contacting Darrell Dunham, Attorney at Law at (618) 836-4474.

Civil Litigation Cases We Handle

Attorney Darrell Dunham represents clients in the following civil litigation matters:

• Business disputes. This can include disputes involving breach of contract, violations of fiduciary duty, employee-employer disputes, disputes with customers, clients, patrons, vendors, and other parties, partnership disputes, disputes over business succession, intellectual property, trademarks, and copyrights, claims of false advertising or unfair business practices, and more. 
• Probate. During the probate process, disputes can arise between family members as well as other beneficiaries and creditors, claims can be made against executors or personal representatives, the will can be disputed based on undue influence and other claims, and other disagreements can arise that call for a resolution.
• Wills. A living or deceased person’s will can be contested in court by family members as well as beneficiaries and those with financial claims against the estate.
• Trusts. The administration of a trust by trustees can be disputed by beneficiaries of the trust or beneficiaries can be in dispute with one another over the content or instructions of the trust.
• Property. Property disputes can include contested matters over boundaries, easements, zoning, land usage, leases, contracts, and more. Litigants can include land owners, homeowners, title companies, realtors, landlords, tenants, leasing companies, property management companies, homeowner associations, businesses, and more. 

If you are facing a contested matter in any of the above categories, your first order of business should be to gain more information about the local, state, or federal laws applicable to your issue, how courts view these matters, and available options for an effective resolution. Attorney Dunham will always try to resolve your case as efficiently as possible, such as through negotiations. However, should that fail, he has the trial skills and experience to zealously fight for your rights and best interests in court. 

Learn more about your legal rights and situation in a free case analysis with our Carbondale, IL civil litigation attorney. Contact Darrell Dunham, Attorney at Law at (618) 836-4474 to get started.