OUR PRACTICE AREAS

The attorneys of Bormann, Myerchin, Espeseth & Edison, LLP diligently represent our clients in a variety of matters, including bankruptcy, business law, criminal defense, estate planning, insurance law, personal injury & wrongful death, probate administration, real estate law, and more. Our experienced attorneys litigate cases in both state and federal courts. Contact us today to see if one of our attorneys can assist you in the following areas:

BANKRUPTCY

We represent individuals, business entities, and farming operations in filing for bankruptcy. If you are in danger of foreclosure, garnished wages or repossessions, or are facing debts that you are in no position to pay, putting off the inevitable can have devastating consequences. The decision to file for bankruptcy is an extremely difficult decision for someone to make, but we will explain the process and assist you with a logical way to start your financial life over.

BUSINESS LAW

We represent companies and entrepreneurs with a broad range of business-related services. We provide start-up assistance relating to the formation of an entity, advise our clients on the protection of a trademark or license agreement, assist with buying or selling a business, and prepare or review business contracts.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

We represent individuals who have been charged with crimes, whether they the charges are brought in state or federal court. We believe every individual is innocent until proven guilty. our attorneys work tirelessly to defend clients charged with all criminal matters ranging from minor misdemeanors to felony charges.

Our attorneys are also regularly appointed to represent clients with federal charges or federal appeals under the Criminal Justice Act.

ESTATE PLANNING

We assist individuals with establishing an estate plan in order to protect themselves and their loved ones in the case of death or disability. Proper estate planning puts individuals in charge of their finances, and it also spares expense, delay, and frustration associated with managing affairs once someone has passed away or become disabled. Our attorneys are experienced in providing individuals plans - whether that be to avoid probate, provide for minor children, pay an estate tax, or give to a charitable organization. In doing estate planning work, our attorneys also assist individuals in planning for incapacity and medical care.

REAL ESTATE

We represent individuals in litigation and transactions related to real estate matters. This includes things like purchase agreements, contracts for deed, title work, contract review and addendum drafting, eviction, landowner disputes, and homeowner association matters.

INSURANCE LAW

We represent companies and individuals, as well as their insurance carriers, in litigation, mediation, and appeals. These disputes include construction defect claims, premises liability actions, agriculture-related litigation, oilfield accidents, motor vehicle liability injuries, and defense of third-party liability claims. We also litigate coverage issues, bad faith claims, indemnity claims, subrogation, insurance agency claims, insurance regulatory matters, and other insurance-related disputes.

PERSONAL INJURY

& WRONGFUL DEATH

We represent individuals who have suffered life-changing injuries or lost loved ones due to someone else's actions. These claims typically arise from motor vehicle accidents, oilfield accidents, farm accidents, and premises accidents. Whether we litigate the case or recommend a litigation alternative, our attorneys are dedicated to serving each client's needs and ensuring the best outcome.

PROBATE ADMINISTRATION

We assist individuals and families in managing and distributing a loved one’s assets after he or she passes away. The duration of probate can vary depending on a number of factors such as the value and complexity of the estate, the existence of a will, and the location of real property owned by the estate. Our attorneys are equipped to handle both large and small estates, and we will be there to answer your questions along the way. We also handle objections to wills, also known as “will contests.”