Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services in McAlester, OK

Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. proudly provides our community with dedicated and experienced legal services. We have been serving the people of McAlester and Southeastern Oklahoma since 1987. Our team of legal professionals is committed to providing you with the best legal representation possible.

Probate & Estate Planning

Our firm assists clients with preparing wills, trusts, living wills, power of attorney, transfer on death deeds, and various other estate planning needs. We also help administer and probate estate cases.

Probate is the legal process that transfers the decedent's assets according to their Last Will & Testament following their death, or if there is no Will, under Oklahoma State Law. Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. will work with the person appointed as Personal Representative to be responsible for the probate process, to inventory the estate assets and liabilities, notify any creditors of the decedent, protect the estate assets, and, finally, distribute assets to the beneficiaries according to the terms of the Will or under Oklahoma law.

Oklahoma's simple estate probate process can be completed in less than six months. However, the process can take much longer for more complex estates or if one or more beneficiaries contest the Will. Whether simple or complex, you can be confident that Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. and its staff will use their experience and compassion to guide you through every step most reliably and cost-effectively.

Our Practice Areas Include:

General Probate
Ancillary Probate
Wills
Trusts

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Family Law

We handle any family law problem, including, but not limited to:

Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Modifications of Custody, Visitation, and Child Support
Property Division
Alimony
Adoption
Guardianship

Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. has more than 35 years of trial experience. Our firm will go above and beyond to provide clients with a solid line of defense. Contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss your family law dispute with an experienced lawyer.

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Criminal Law

Our lawyers have handled cases from routine traffic infractions, such as speeding, to murder cases and all criminal actions. A criminal charge can completely change your life. You may face penalties, such as incarceration, probation, parole, heavy fines, increased insurance premiums, and the suspension of driver’s and professional licenses.

If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you need protection. You need a criminal defense attorney to evaluate your case and thoroughly explore every avenue of defense. It would be best if you had a lawyer who would do everything in their power to get your charges minimized or dismissed—someone who would defend your rights with fervor and stand beside you every step of the way.

At Pat Layden Law Firm, P.C. we have over 35 years of legal and trial experience. Our legal team will do everything possible to provide you with the best outcome.

Our Practice Areas:

DUI Defense
Drug Offenses–State
Traffic Violations
Misdemeanor Defense
Felony Defense

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Personal Injury Law

Our firm handles all personal injury cases, from automobile accidents to product liability. Only an experienced Oklahoma personal injury attorney can thoroughly investigate your case and advise you on obtaining total compensation for your personal injury claim. Many insurance companies will deny liability or wrongfully delay compensation to reduce their payout.

Our Practice Areas:

Auto Accident Claims
Workers’ Compensation Injuries Claims
Product Liability Claims
Automobile Defect Claims
Traumatic Injuries
Wrongful Death

Business Law & Contracts

We advise clients in nearly every aspect of business law, including business formation, management, and business transactions. With more than 35 years of legal experience, we can handle even the most complex cases.

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