The attorneys of the firm concentrate their practice in the following areas:
Family Law
Elder Abuse
Prenuptial Agreements
Family Law:
“The practice of family law is where courtroom ability and the vast spectrum of human behavior collide. We’re here to help you make objective decisions in the midst of emotional turmoil, and to protect you and your children.”
-Felix G. Poggemann
Over years of working in the field of family law, we have developed an effective approach to representing our clients through what can become the most difficult single event in their lives. Using a combination of assertive representation, negotiation, and objectivity, we look for the least costly means to a successful resolution for our clients.
We have experience in all aspects of family law, including premarital agreements, child custody and visitation, child support, divorce, property settlement, spousal support (formerly called alimony), grandparent visitation, guardianship, and step-parent adoption. We have found that a high conflict divorce tends to be harder on the parties– and their pocketbooks– than a divorce that is negotiated. For this reason, we always explore first whether a negotiated settlement might be possible.
But negotiation is not always an option, especially if the other party is being unreasonable. In this situation, you want experienced attorneys who are comfortable in the courtroom. Our firm has handled hundreds of hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Both attorneys at our firm have taught trial advocacy to other lawyers. We know how to use the discovery process and pre-trial preparation to ensure that our client’s case is presented effectively and successfully in the courtroom.
What does this mean for our clients? It means we try first to save you money and heartache by finding a non-confrontational resolution. If that fails, we do what we were trained to do as trial lawyers: we litigate. And because we take our trial skills seriously, we have a great track record in the courtroom.
Our clients come to us from Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Carmichael, Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, and Elk Grove, to name a few cities. We regularly appear in El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, and Sacramento counties.
Send us an email, or call the office. We will be happy to discuss your family matter with you. We offer a free 30 minute consultation, we are easy to get to, and we are even easier to talk to.
Elder Abuse:
“Practicing in the field of elder abuse allows me to use my trial skills on behalf of a generation of people who are sometimes unable to speak for or defend themselves.”
-Felix G. Poggemann
When family members arrange for an elderly relative to be cared for by a nursing home, in-home caregiver, or family member, their highest priority is knowing that their loved one is being treated with compassion and respect. Sadly, however, the elderly can be especially vulnerable to physical abuse, neglect, and even financial fraud. As our population ages, these kinds of cases are becoming more common; because of this, the elder abuse laws are continuously changing and expanding.
If family members believe that an elderly relative has been mistreated or taken advantage of, they need an attorney who specializes in that area– someone familiar with California’s legal precedents and the special issues surrounding care of the elderly.
We are experienced in using California’s Elder Abuse Act to recover compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of abused elders or (if the elder is deceased) the elder’s family members. Indeed, we recently won a substantial verdict in a case alleging financial wrongdoing by an 87-year old woman’s caregiver son, who decided to help himself to the assets she had accumulated over the years.
If you believe that your elderly relative has been physically or financially mistreated, or that assets have been wrongfully diverted from his or her estate, come in and talk to us. In a free half-hour consultation, we’ll give you a brief analysis of how the elder abuse laws apply to your situation and let you know what your options are.
Prenuptial Agreements:
In the excitement of planning a wedding, a prenuptial agreement may be the last thing on your mind. But for people who enter a marriage with substantial assets (such as a house), substantial debts, or children from a prior marriage, they can be worth their weight in gold. Prenuptial agreements allow you to protect pre-existing assets from becoming community property. They can help protect you from becoming liable for your new spouse’s pre-existing debts. They can help provide for your children from a previous relationship. And they can provide you with a degree of security and predictability in the unfortunate event that your marriage ends in divorce.
We have drafted prenuptial agreements for clients with a wide range of concerns, from those seeking to protect anticipated inheritances to those entering the marriage with significant debts. If you believe a prenuptial agreement might make sense for you, call to schedule a free consultation.
Family Law
Elder Abuse
Prenuptial Agreements
Family Law:
“The practice of family law is where courtroom ability and the vast spectrum of human behavior collide. We’re here to help you make objective decisions in the midst of emotional turmoil, and to protect you and your children.”
-Felix G. Poggemann
Over years of working in the field of family law, we have developed an effective approach to representing our clients through what can become the most difficult single event in their lives. Using a combination of assertive representation, negotiation, and objectivity, we look for the least costly means to a successful resolution for our clients.
We have experience in all aspects of family law, including premarital agreements, child custody and visitation, child support, divorce, property settlement, spousal support (formerly called alimony), grandparent visitation, guardianship, and step-parent adoption. We have found that a high conflict divorce tends to be harder on the parties– and their pocketbooks– than a divorce that is negotiated. For this reason, we always explore first whether a negotiated settlement might be possible.
But negotiation is not always an option, especially if the other party is being unreasonable. In this situation, you want experienced attorneys who are comfortable in the courtroom. Our firm has handled hundreds of hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Both attorneys at our firm have taught trial advocacy to other lawyers. We know how to use the discovery process and pre-trial preparation to ensure that our client’s case is presented effectively and successfully in the courtroom.
What does this mean for our clients? It means we try first to save you money and heartache by finding a non-confrontational resolution. If that fails, we do what we were trained to do as trial lawyers: we litigate. And because we take our trial skills seriously, we have a great track record in the courtroom.
Our clients come to us from Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Carmichael, Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, and Elk Grove, to name a few cities. We regularly appear in El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, and Sacramento counties.
Send us an email, or call the office. We will be happy to discuss your family matter with you. We offer a free 30 minute consultation, we are easy to get to, and we are even easier to talk to.
Elder Abuse:
“Practicing in the field of elder abuse allows me to use my trial skills on behalf of a generation of people who are sometimes unable to speak for or defend themselves.”
-Felix G. Poggemann
When family members arrange for an elderly relative to be cared for by a nursing home, in-home caregiver, or family member, their highest priority is knowing that their loved one is being treated with compassion and respect. Sadly, however, the elderly can be especially vulnerable to physical abuse, neglect, and even financial fraud. As our population ages, these kinds of cases are becoming more common; because of this, the elder abuse laws are continuously changing and expanding.
If family members believe that an elderly relative has been mistreated or taken advantage of, they need an attorney who specializes in that area– someone familiar with California’s legal precedents and the special issues surrounding care of the elderly.
We are experienced in using California’s Elder Abuse Act to recover compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of abused elders or (if the elder is deceased) the elder’s family members. Indeed, we recently won a substantial verdict in a case alleging financial wrongdoing by an 87-year old woman’s caregiver son, who decided to help himself to the assets she had accumulated over the years.
If you believe that your elderly relative has been physically or financially mistreated, or that assets have been wrongfully diverted from his or her estate, come in and talk to us. In a free half-hour consultation, we’ll give you a brief analysis of how the elder abuse laws apply to your situation and let you know what your options are.
Prenuptial Agreements:
In the excitement of planning a wedding, a prenuptial agreement may be the last thing on your mind. But for people who enter a marriage with substantial assets (such as a house), substantial debts, or children from a prior marriage, they can be worth their weight in gold. Prenuptial agreements allow you to protect pre-existing assets from becoming community property. They can help protect you from becoming liable for your new spouse’s pre-existing debts. They can help provide for your children from a previous relationship. And they can provide you with a degree of security and predictability in the unfortunate event that your marriage ends in divorce.
We have drafted prenuptial agreements for clients with a wide range of concerns, from those seeking to protect anticipated inheritances to those entering the marriage with significant debts. If you believe a prenuptial agreement might make sense for you, call to schedule a free consultation.
Office Location:
Felix G. Poggemann, A Law Corporation
90 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 200-C
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916.817.6500
Fax: 916.404.0491
Click here for directions
Felix G. Poggemann, A Law Corporation
90 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 200-C
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916.817.6500
Fax: 916.404.0491
Click here for directions
