Areas of Practice

Being involved in litigation can be daunting. Finding the right legal team to defend you or to bring a lawsuit against someone is the first step to ensuring success. Whether you are an individual being sued or need to file a lawsuit, or you are a business looking to do the same, Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC, can help.

Businesses are dynamic entities. From formation to dissolution and every step in between, it is critical to have a knowledgeable business attorney to create, maintain, and protect your business. 

Understanding your tax requirements and how to pay them is your responsibility as a citizen and or a business owner. However, the tax code can be complex. That’s why it can be so important to hire a tax attorney to advise you.

The trust, will, and estate planning attorneys at Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC, will listen to your wishes and help you detail them. Our team is well versed and familiar with the requirements needed to establish wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and estate planning.

Lawsuits and court cases can become contentious and emotionally exhausting. When possible, mediation provides many advantages to trials and hearings. Mediation gives both parties the opportunity to find mutually agreeable solutions in a shorter period and at a reduced cost.

Commercial law requires attorneys who have a significant amount of knowledge and experience in handling the nuances associated with these types of issues. Commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and banking law demand expertise and proficiency. 

Real estate sales and purchases are most peoples’ largest financial transactions. Therefore, ensuring that everything is in order is recommended. Real estate attorneys can answer your questions about sales, acquisitions, contracts, leases, and more. 

There are multiple people and companies involved in nearly every construction project. The presence of several companies requires contract negotiations, arbitration, and other collaborative actions. You should always have a construction law attorney review the terms and conditions of every contract before you sign.

All too often, estates are not established prior to the death of an owner. The result can be contentious family in-fighting and the assigning of assets to probate. Finding someone to objectively oversee the estate is imperative in these situations.

Our lawyers can assist you with all of your foundation or charity’s legal needs. From advising you on how to correctly start a foundation, to the reasons why you may want to set it up as public or private, we can provide the insight and legal advice you require.

A criminal defense attorney can help you navigate the criminal justice system, assert legal defenses, and ensure your rights are protected every step of the way. If you have been criminally charged or are under criminal investigation, you need a knowledgeable advocate to protect your rights.

Information Technology Law generally refers to the legal framework allowing individuals and businesses to use, access, store and share electronic information. Our IT, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy team is led by a former FBI Special Agent who oversaw cybersecurity matters for eleven years. We are here for any our your Cybersecurity and Data Privacy needs.