Whether you are facing your first DUI or have been charged with another criminal offense, Smith & Jones realizes that many good and honest people sometimes find themselves in tough situations. Often, when you learn that you or a loved one are being investigated, or worse, charged with a criminal offense, it can be overwhelming. When faced with criminal charges, you’ll need compassionate and sincere legal representation to ensure your rights and help navigate you through the legal process.
The criminal defense attorneys at Smith & Jones believe that everyone deserves justice. When you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, we are committed to helping you protect your rights and will work to ensure fair treatment in the criminal justice system. The initial consultation is free and confidential.
Social Security Disability helps to provide assistance to people with disabilities. Social Security Disability benefits assist people who cannot work because they have a medical condition or conditions that are expected to last at least one year or result in death. The Social Security Disability process can be long, depending on whether your claim is approved early on or ends up going through the full administrative process for a disability claim.
If you have questions about Social Security Disability or how to begin the process of seeking Social Security Disability, do not hesitate to contact us. Also, do not hesitate to contact us if you have your initial application for Social Security Disability denied or have requested a hearing in front of an administrative judge. Social Security Disability attorneys can help by examining your medical evidence, assisting in obtaining additional medical evidence, thoroughly preparing you for your hearing and representing you at the hearing.
At Smith & Jones, we can help you with various types of wills, powers of attorney and healthcare powers of attorney issues.
Will: A legal document which is used to direct the distribution of property at a person’s death.
Simple Will: A legal document that leaves everything to one person or to a group of people in equal shares.
Power of Attorney: A legal document by which gives another person the power to act in the name of the individual giving the Power of Attorney. The person has the power to sign documents in the name of the individual giving the Power of Attorney and legally binding the person who has given the Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney only works when the person giving it is alive. A General Power of Attorney is not limited in any way as to the power given. However, a Limited Power of Attorney can be given, limiting the power to perform only certain specific acts.
Living Will: A document which controls how someone wishes to be treated if they are close to death or a permanent vegetative state and unable to communicate what they want. A Living Will is legally binding and helps to prevent family fighting over the end of life decisions. In South Carolina, end of life decisions are included in a Health Care Power of Attorney.
Health Care Power of Attorney: A legal document in which a person appoints someone as their agent to be able to make medical decisions if the person is unable to act for themselves. The Health Care Power of Attorney applies whenever the person who gave it is unable to speak permanently or temporarily for themselves. Health Care Power of Attorney can be limited or general in the power given. In South Carolina, end of life decisions are included in a Health Care Power of Attorney.
What is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested divorce is one in which both you and your spouse agree on major issues and where your spouse will not be filing papers disagreeing with any issue.
Major issues that you and your spouse must agree on for an uncontested divorce include property division, alimony, child custody, and child support. Most uncontested divorces are filed upon the basis of one-year separation, which is the only no-fault basis for divorce in South Carolina.
It is important to know that an attorney may only represent one person in a divorce action, and cannot give legal advice to both parties. You also need to be aware that divorces are emotional by nature. When you first begin the divorce process you and your spouse may be in agreement, but things can happen that cause conflict and cause the divorce to become a contested matter.
If a divorce becomes contested, the terms and costs of your attorney’s representation will change and, depending on the circumstances, your attorney may need to withdraw from representation.
Do not hesitate to call us if you think you can use our help. Also, please call us if you have questions, concerns or worries regarding any legal matter. A lawyer can answer your questions, explain your rights, put some of your fears to rest, and help you decide if you would benefit from having representation. We will be glad to help you at Smith & Jones Law, LLC, even if it is finding someone to assist you in any matter that we do not handle.
Smith & Jones Law, LLC offers a variety of legal services to clients in South Carolina. The firm is primarily focused on workers' compensation and personal injury matters, in addition to providing more general legal advice and services. Our lawyers have represented clients in cases including those related to workers' compensation, auto accidents, defective products, Social Security disability, trucking accidents, slip and fall injuries, uncontested divorces, motorcycle accidents and dog bite injuries. From our office in Lexington, we serve clients throughout South Carolina, including, but not limited to, Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia, Newberry, Batesburg-Leesville, Red Bank and Swansea.
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