Keeping You Out of the Courtroom
In many instances, a lawsuit does not need to be filed in the court system when it can be solved with negotiation or mediation. When you need a team of experienced attorneys in your corner to handle a civil litigation matter, contact Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC Attorneys at Law.
Civil litigation is any type of case that does not involve criminal charges filed by the District Attorney.
All Types of Civil Cases
- Boundary dispute
- Breach of contract
- Business disputes
- Construction defect
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Collection matters
- Oil and gas title issues
- Real estate title issues
Preparing Your Estate in Advance
No one wants to think about their own passing, but estate planning is highly recommended to ensure your final wishes are properly carried out. Without a will, your loved ones may be left in the uncomfortable position of the state determining how your assets are distributed as well as increasing the disputes among your heirs. Let us help establish your legacy with completed ease, for you and your loved ones.
All Your Estate Planning Needs
- Advance directives for health care
- Durable powers of attorney
- Pour-over wills
- Trusts
- Wills
Handling Your Loved One’s Estate
If you do not have a will, state law determines how your estate will be distributed. When you have a Last Will and Testament, your will determines how your estate will be distributed. The process of proving the validity of your will and the supervision of the distribution of your assets is called probate. Having a proper will prepared will shorten the probate process and assure that your assets will be distributed as you intend. The probate process can be avoided with the preparation of a Living Trust. Let us assist you with a proper estate plan so that your heirs do not have to be faced with uncertainties in addition to dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Giving a Child Their “Forever Home”
Few things are more satisfying to us than a successful adoption. We truly love being able to unite a family with child. However, the adoption process includes many legal hurdles and a seemingly endless amount of paperwork. You’ll need an experienced attorney in your corner, which is why you should call on Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC Attorneys at Law.
All Types of Adoptions
- DHS adoptions
- Private adoptions
- Stepparent adoptions
Legal Help for Buyers and Sellers
Whether you are buying your first house or selling a commercial property, there is a myriad of laws that must be adhered to as part of the process. For more than 60 years, Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC Attorneys at Law has built a reputation working with all types of real estate transactions.
Any Real Estate Matters
- Drafting contracts for purchases and sales
- Quiet Title actions to clear title problems
- Real estate boundary disputes
- Real estate closings
- Examination of abstracts of title and preparing title opinions for Buyers for Title Insurance purposes, and for lenders
Every Business Law Issue
When you’re running your own business, you don’t have the time to become an expert in business law. There can be many legal issues and hurdles involved in running a business, this is where the team from Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC comes in. No matter what type of business law issue you have, our highly experienced attorneys will provide the advise and assistance you need.
Business Law Services
- Drafting contracts for the sale or purchase of businesses
- Forming Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships
- Legal advice for businesses on complying with applicable laws
Drafting, Reviewing and Executing Contracts
- Contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate
- Leasing contracts
- Oil and gas leasing
- Premarital contracts
- Rental contracts
Legally Caring for a Loved One
Guardianship of a loved one is a major step that should not be taken lightly. There are a number of legal steps necessary to officially be appointed as someone’s guardian. Let Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC Attorneys at Law assist and guide you in becoming a guardian of a child, teenager, adult, or senior citizen.
The Assistance You Need
You shouldn’t go through the guardianship system alone, which is why you need a knowledgeable attorney in your corner. We’ll work with you, DHS, or any agency to make sure that your loved one is getting the proper care necessary for living a normal, full life.
A Keystone of Oklahoma’s Economy
We all know that the oil and gas industry is big business here in Oklahoma. If you’re in this line of work, you need to make sure all your legal bases are covered. Work with a knowledgeable attorney from Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC Attorneys at Law to ensure you have the correct permits and authorizations. A member of our legal team was an oil and gas engineer, so you can trust his experience in the industry.
All Oil and Gas Business Matters
Before you sign any oil and gas leases or any agreement for your oil or gas business, make sure it has been thoroughly reviewed by one of our attorneys. We’re here to aid you with the leasing or sale of mineral interests, and drilling and division order title options for your oil and gas company. Contact our locally owned law firm for more details.
We handle all aspects of employment law. We represent both employers and employees concerning discrimination and retaliation allegations. We work with employers to create workplace policies and procedures, to include drug testing policies and employee discipline policies to make certain they are not running afoul of the rules and regulations that govern how a business can operate in the State of Oklahoma. We also work with employees who feel that they have had adverse employment action taken against them in violation of the applicable state or federal laws.
The law concerning patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Banking Law
We represent 6 banks between our attorneys, and we can handle all banking issues involving collection actions, real estate issues, real estate title opinions, and foreclosures.
Collection Law
We represent 6 banks between our attorneys, and we can handle all banking issues involving collection actions, real estate issues, real estate title opinions, and foreclosures.
Construction Law
We deal with all phases of construction law, both residential and commercial. We can help you draft contracts for the construction of your home or business, help with choosing a contractor, assist in providing expert advice from one of many construction clients, and deal with problems during the actual construction process should they arise.
Contracts
We deal with all phases of construction law, both residential and commercial. We can help you draft contracts for the construction of your home or business, help with choosing a contractor, assist in providing expert advice from one of many construction clients, and deal with problems during the actual construction process should they arise.
Legal Representation for Criminal Cases
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you need to have a lawyer on your side as soon as possible. Houston, Osborn, Sexton & Thomas, PLLC Attorneys at Law has offered representation for criminal misdemeanor cases in the Stillwater, OK region for many years. We’ll work to ensure you receive the minimum penalty for the charges, or possibly even no penalty at all. Our attorneys can also aid in getting your record expunged.
Criminal Misdemeanor Charges
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug Possession
- Public Intoxication
Family Law
Our family law practice is limited to adoptions, drafting pre-nuptual agreements, and handling dissolution of marriage cases which do not involve child custody.
Intellectual Property Law
The law regarding patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Personal Injury
We will assist you in dealing with insurance companies, hospials and other medical personnel if you are injured on the job or in an accident. We will strive to obtain a reasonable settlement for your injuries.
Probate
The passing of a loved one and handling their estate can be a daunting task. We will assist you in all of the legal aspects of taking care of what is left behind – from getting access to bank accounts, selling property, and distributing the remainder of the estate to the heirs.