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Phone: (918) 341-2131

Fax: (918) 341-2468

P.O. Box 1267

417 West 1st Street

Claremore, OK 74017

FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE

Going through a divorce can be an incredibly difficult time in a person’s life. It can also be one of the most significant. With issues at stake like child custody, alimony, and the division of property and debts, the impact of a divorce can linger indefinitely. Throughout such an important time, an attorney can be a valuable guide.

At Carle & Higgins, our attorneys recognize the magnitude of the issues facing our divorce clients. We have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the process from start to finish and to ensure that your interests are protected. Our attorneys provide aggressive representation and work to put you in the best position to receive a favorable settlement.

The importance of a skilled attorney is not diminished in cases where the parties agree on all or most of the issues. The advice and counsel of an attorney can ensure that any agreement is legal, enforceable, and in your best interest. We have assisted a number of clients who did not seek the advice of an attorney at the time of divorce and ended up with agreements that were vague or did not take all issues into account. Such a mistake can have disastrous consequences that are difficult or impossible to correct.

Although it is always best to consult an attorney at the beginning of a divorce, we are proud to assist our clients who need representation after a decree has been entered. Child custody, child support, and many other issues often arise months or years after a divorce has been finalized. You should consult our attorneys to determine your options for correcting an unfair situation or bringing new information to light.

Our attorneys also handle adoptions, grandparent visitation rights, and juvenile deprived cases involving the Department of Human Services.

For a consultation with one of our attorneys, please contact our law office.

QUALITY CRIMINAL DEFENSE

At Carle & Higgins, we offer an aggressive defense for people charged with a variety of crimes, from minor misdemeanors to capital murder. Our criminal defense attorneys are experienced trial attorneys who know how to win in court. When you need an attorney to stand up and fight for you, our firm is prepared to meet the challenge. Our attorneys do not merely drop into town for court appearances, but live and work in the community where they practice. With Carle & Higgins, you get the benefit of dynamic local representation and attorneys that know the lawyers and judges they practice with every day.

Experience Matters

William R. Higgins has defended the rights of the citizens of Northeastern Oklahoma for over thirty years. He built his practice on providing aggressive representation to his criminal clients and refusing to accept anything less than his client’s best interests. Over the years, he has seen the impact that an attorney can have on a criminal case. It is an unfortunate truth that even defendants with similar cases can receive much different outcomes. Invest in an attorney that has a proven record of successful criminal defense.

Talk to an Attorney Before You Talk to the Police

The investigation of a criminal case is one of the most critical times to speak with an attorney. If you have been contacted by the police, talk to an attorney before agreeing to an interview. Our attorneys will be able to provide appropriate advice prior to the interview and will be there to advocate for you and ensure that your rights are protected.

Our criminal defense attorneys offer dynamic, forceful representation to clients facing critical challenges in their lives. We serve our clients with knowledge and attention to detail and strive to put you in a position to win. When you retain an attorney from Carle & Higgins, you can be confident that you have hired quality representation and rest assured that your rights will be aggressively defended and your best interests will always be our primary concern.

Family Law and Divorce

Criminal Law

Real Estate

REAL ESTATE

Our firm has extensive expertise in handling both commercial and residential real estate transactions. Our attorneys have the benefit of extensive experience in dealing with title examination, commercial and residential leases, contracts for sale of property, property foreclosures, contract disputes, and defective construction.

As with any aspect of our services, our primary goal is to assist you in taking preventive steps to avoid litigation but if litigation is necessary we are able to provide aggressive representation.

CAR ACCIDENTS AND PERSONAL INJURY

If you have been injured in an accident, a personal injury claim may be necessary to obtain compensation. Our attorneys have a proven tract record of assisting clients in addressing medical expenses including pain and suffering, property damage, diminished value, lost wages, and other expenses associated with an accident.

Our firm handles injury cases with persistence and discretion. Many of our clients are frustrated by the delay tactics employed by insurance companies and settlement offers that do not take into account all expenses and damages incurred in an accident or those items that are compensable by Oklahoma law. A skilled attorney can prove to be invaluable in dealing with insurance companies and striving to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.

Before you reach any settlement in an injury case, contact one of our attorneys and gain the assurance that your interests will be protected.

BUSINESS REPRESENTATION

At Carle & Higgins, we have extensive experience in providing our business clients advice and representation from organizing a business entity to providing representation in contested business matters. If you are seeking prompt personal attention to you business needs, our firm is pleased to offer our services. With Carle & Higgins you can be confident that your business matters will be handled promptly and professionally.

ESTATE PLANNING

Creating a complete estate plan requires the assistance of a knowledgeable, skilled attorney. At Carle & Higgins, we work with you to ensure that your needs are taken care of and your wishes carried out. A comprehensive estate plan should examine the following issues:

Wills and Trust

This is the foundation of your estate plan. A will instructs the court and your heirs of your wishes regarding the disposition of your estate. A living trust allows you to maintain control of your assets during your life, while establishing a plan for their distribution upon your death. Our attorneys help you come up with a plan that meets your individual needs and walk you, step by step, through the entire process.

Durable Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney can help ensure that your family members are able to administer your affairs after you are no longer able to do so. If you are incapacitated, a durable power of attorney authorizes your designated representatives to make decisions on your behalf.

Advanced Directive for Healthcare

An advanced directive for healthcare provides instruction regarding your medical care should you become incapacitated. It memorializes your wishes regarding medical decisions and clearly conveys your intentions to family members.

Probate

Probate is the legal process required to settle your estate. While the goal of estate planning is often to avoid the time and expense of probate, many smaller estates benefit from the certainty of the probate process.

Probate involves the admission of the Will, appointment of a person to manage the affairs of the estate, payment of all debts, and distribution of any assets left after taxes, in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. In cases where there is no Will, the laws of intestate succession determine how property is divided among heirs, not the decedent.

Our firm offers skilled representation to guide you though the process. Our attorneys have the experience you need to help you through what is undoubtedly a difficult time.

Business Representation

Personal Injury

Estate Planning