The Law Office of Benjamin J. Partee is a law office in Columbus, Ohio. Ben can help you with many different types of problems.
In the area of family law, he can help you with a wide array of concerns. He can advise you on child custody and child support issues. If you are currently receiving support, and believe you should be receiving more, Ben can help you learn about your options, and will advise you about the best steps to take to better protect your rights and your children's rights. Ben can also advise you when you have been ordered to pay support and believe you should be paying less. He can also advise you on issues concerning visitation (called "parenting time" in Ohio) with your child. If you believe it may be time to end your marriage, Ben can give you advice about the best ways to pursue that goal, whether through legal separation, dissolution, or divorce, and can represent you and help guide you through the process you decide is best. To learn more about family law, please take a look at Ben's Practice Area descriptions.
If you are concerned about protecting your assets and planning for their distribution after your death, Ben can help you plan and draft your Will. To help you have ease of mind, Ben will also discuss Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney. Having these documents properly planned, prepared, and executed helps you rest easy knowing that your loved ones will not have to make as many tough decisions when something happens to you.
If you have been charged with a crime, you need to consult an attorney. Even something seemingly minor like traffic tickets can sometimes have serious consequences that you may not know about. Ben can represent you in all types of criminal cases. He will discuss the charges against you and the possible penalties and will help you decide on a plan of attack to fight the charges. He will negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible plea deal. If you aren't offered an acceptable deal, Ben can help ensure you get the fairest possible trial and are adequately represented. This is true whether you are charged with a traffic violation, drunk driving, or any other crime. To find out more about this area of law, please follow this link.
Ben understands that legal problems can be frightening, and will fully answer your questions to help address your concerns. It is Ben's philosophy that his clients should be fully informed about the impact any decision about a case will have on them. He is concerned not only with the legal outcome of a case, but also with the personal outcome, and will counsel you accordingly.
If you have a legal problem, and think you should discuss it with an attorney, do not delay in contacting The Law Office of Benjamin J. Partee. Many legal issues are time-sensitive, and the failure to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible could have a substantial impact on your rights. Please take a moment to learn more about Ben and the practice areas on which he focuses.
