Individual & Personal Law

Laws that deal with the individual rights that do not necessarily need a contract to be defined are called into play when a person drafts a will, is given a ticket for a traffic violation or is injured in a motor vehicle accident or while under the care of a nursing home.

• Probate & Estate Administration; Wills — Estate planning and administration are areas of the law that affect everyone. Whether you want to revisit an estate plan that was prepared for you years ago in order to make provision for grandchildren or charitable concerns, or whether you have just started a family and want to provide for the guardianship of your children should the unthinkable happen, a well-drafted will is essential. In the event you are responsible for the handling of a deceased spouse or family member's estate, we can offer you direction to ensure that the law is followed at the same time the wishes of the deceased person are carried out.
   
• Personal Injury — Almost as important as getting proper medical attention for an injury caused by another's carelessness is obtaining proper compensation for it. A severe injury can affect not only your physical well-being, but can limit your daily activities, decrease your earning potential and harm those that rely on you for their physical and financial support. Whether you are trying to collect from your own insurer or another driver’s carrier, the claims process for personal injuries, property damage, or wrongful death can be complex. The Gundling Law Firm can deal with this process for you to get the necessary paperwork submitted properly so that your claim is reviewed promptly. Of course if litigation is required, our experienced attorneys will represent you and help protect your legal rights.
   
• Nursing Home — While caring for the aged and infirm is a thankless job, there is no excuse for the deliberate neglect of residents of nursing homes. Bed sores, dehydration, improper administration of medication, simple failure to supervise and direct abuse can cause pain and discomfort to a resident, compound feelings of abandonment and visit emotional distress on a resident's family and loved ones.
   
• Traffic Violations — Moving violations, speeding tickets and the like may seem inconsequential to some; but we understand that even minor infractions can add up to destroy a driving record and can result not only in higher insurance premiums, but can affect an individual's ability to earn a living. The proper defense against these traffic violations is essential.
   
• State, Local & Municipal Law — The attorneys in our firm who practice in the State, Local & Municipal Law area have expertise and knowledge in the areas of powers and liabilities of state and local government and municipal corporations, including matters such as land use and zoning issues, municipal employment disputes, and injuries to personal or property by municipal employees.
   
• Election Campaign & Political Law — Our firm handles a full range of issues arising under Election Campaign & Political Law including those arising under laws that govern political officials and political processes such as requirements to report spending, gift limits, and the basic checks and balances system that determines the power of each of the three branches of government at both the federal, state, and local levels.
   
• Entertainment, Sports & Leisure — This complex area of law, which includes art, entertainment, sports, tourism, travel, and leisure, often extends into contract, copyright, and tort matters and requires negotiation and drafting of sophisticated and complex legal documents as well as litigation.