The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. provides clients with advice and representation on a wide range of legal issues.  The following list of practice areas details the larger practice areas of the office. However, as a full service law office, the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. endeavors to assist clients and potential clients in any legal matter that may arise, even if the assistance is by way of referring the individual to another practitioner. Accordingly, although the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. handles all legal issues arising in the forthcoming list of practice areas, individuals are advised to contact this office even if the type of legal service that they need is not listed below. FAMILY LAW/ DOMESTIC RELATIONS - The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. handles all domestic and family law matters.  Such matters include, but are not limited to: divorce; child custody and visitation; grandparent visitation issues; contempt prosecution and defense; child support; deviations from the child support guidelines; alimony; separation agreements; marital property agreements; prenuptial agreements; peace orders; protective orders; standby guardian nominations; and modifications of preexisting orders. CORPORATE/ BUSINESS MATTERS - The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. provides an array of legal services for partnerships, sole proprietors, and incorporated/ organized entities.  The services provided are as follows: counseling concerning the appropriate business structure and entity; mergers; buy-sell agreements; reorganizations; contract drafting, interpretation, and negotiation; and other transactional matters.  Moreover, the office has a keen focus on tax exempt organization issues. PERSONAL INJURY - The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. has developed a reputation for zealously representing individuals harmed by the careless or intentional acts of others.  Among the types of personal injury cases handled by the office are: motor vehicle accidents; premises liability and invitee injuries; negligence; intentional acts done to cause harm; dog bites; and battery.  Moreover, Aubrey Burton, Jr. has won jury trials and obtained favorable settlements against governmental agencies, including local Board of Educations for negligence.  It is imperative for any individual that thinks that he/ she MAY have a personal injury case to contact the office for a free evaluation. ESTATE PLANNING  & WEALTH MANAGEMENT -  The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. provides advice and guidance to assist individuals in preserving the fruits of their hard labor.  Such assistance includes the preparation of wills, trusts, foundations, powers of attorneys, and advance directives (living wills).  Moreover, the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. also represents families and individuals in guardianship proceedings and probate matters.  Mr. Burton is also on the approved list of  attorneys used by the Circuit Court for Prince George's County to represent alleged disabled persons and serve as guardian of the property in guardianship cases. CRIMINAL DEFENSE - At the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr., we know that good people may find themselves in bad situations.  As such, we take pride in giving clients accused of committing a criminl offense aggresive representation that takes the government to task to prove the client guilty.  Aubrey Burton, Jr. has successfully defended clients in cases ranging from second degree murder to burglary.  Moreover, Mr. Burton has a keen focus on representing individuals facing traffic offenses, assaults, and malicious destruction of property cases. COMMERCIAL LITIGATION - The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr., as a full service law office, knows that representing a business often requires court action.  Accordingly, the office provides business clients with complete litigation services.  Moreover, the office also represents individuals in contractual disputes with businesses, contractors, and others that fail to abide by their contractual duties.  The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. defends and prosecutes commercial cases. GENERAL LITIGATION - The Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. prides itself on obtaining the best results for clients.  Sometimes, this means foregoing an "easy" settlement, and litigating the issue in court.  Because Aubrey Burton, Jr. is a trial attorney, the prospect of litigating an issue before a judge or jury is welcomed.  Every case is different, and each trial requires a unique strategy specific to the type of judge/ jury, location, type of Plaintiff/ Defendant, and nuances of the case.  As such, when negotiation has been unsuccessful and judicial intervention appears to be the only way to get a fair result, the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr. is eager to assist you.