Lawyers in North Little Rock, Arkansas
An Overview of Our Practice at Vess, Carpenter & Ables
At the law firm of Vess, Carpenter & Ables, our attorneys bring over 100 years of combined practice experience to individuals throughout central Arkansas. Each of our lawyers handles a wide range of case types. Contact our office or call us at 501-758-3320 or 501-374-0772 for a free initial consultation.
Family Law
We work with individuals involved in divorce and family law matters, from the initial filing through requests for modification or enforcement of existing divorce judgments. We provide counsel in military and civilian divorces.
We handle all matters related to or arising out of a contested or uncontested divorce, including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony or spousal support, and the division of marital property. We represent grandparents in custody or visitation proceedings, and handle all matters related to guardianships. We also help men and women complete the requirements for stepparent adoption.
To learn more, see our family law page.
Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning
We will help you develop and implement a plan for the orderly distribution of assets upon death, preparing all necessary documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care proxies. We work with executors, administrators, personal representatives and heirs to complete the requirements of the probate process and finally settle the estate of a loved one. We also handle legal matters affecting elder individuals, including planning for the protection of assets in the event nursing home or long-term care is needed.
For additional information, see our probate, trusts and estate planning page.
Criminal Law, Pardons and Parole Hearings
We defend all types of misdemeanors and felonies in state and federal court in Arkansas, from drug crimes and drunk driving charges to homicide. We also have considerable experience protecting the rights of prisoners in parole and pardon proceedings.
See our criminal law page for more information.
Contact the Law Office of Vess, Carpenter & Ables
To set up an appointment for a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 501-758-3320 or 501-374-0772. We are available to meet with clients weekdays between 8:30 am and 5 pm, and evening and weekend meetings are available upon request. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.