A Diverse Law Practice in Central Indiana
Meeting the Needs of Families and Businesses
At Hayes Copenhaver Crider, LLC, our goal is to meet and exceed client expectations. With almost 100 years of service to the businesses and families in central Indiana, we have a long history of doing just that. Our firm is AV rated* in the Martindale-Hubbell peer rating process, demonstrating our significant legal ability and ethical practice standards. Our firm is also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in recognition of our high legal standards.
Our attorneys provide legal counsel and transactional services, mediation and trial court representation in state and federal courts and appellate courts. If you, your family or your business needs legal help in central Indiana, contact our New Castle law offices to schedule a consultation.
At Hayes Copenhaver Crider, LLC, we assist clients with these and other legal matters:
- Personal Injury: We help injured people achieve the financial recovery they need after motor vehicle accidents (such car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle wrecks), medical malpractice, or from the use of defective products in product liability cases.
- Commercial Law and Litigation: Many of our attorneys have business law experience, including starting new businesses, mergers and acquisitions, contract law, employment law, commercial litigation, collections and foreclosure work. We are also able to serve in the capacity of general counsel for your business.
- Estate Planning and Probate: Our attorneys work with families at all stages of life to prepare wills and trusts, powers of attorney and lifetime directives, and long-term care / Medicare planning. We also assist clients with probate and estate administration.
- Family Law: Our firm has substantial experience in divorce, property division and child custody cases, both in court and through the use of mediation. We assist with all family law matters, including separation agreements, guardianships and adoption.
- Real Estate Law: From the purchase or sale of a home or business property, to land development, zoning and rezoning, variances and boundary issues, we handle real estate transactions efficiently and real estate litigation effectively.
- Municipal Law: A lawyer on our staff serves as legal counsel for New Castle, Middletown and Knightstown, as well as several school organizations.
Contact us or call 765-575-3235. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. We are located across from the Justice Center in New Castle.
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