We represent clients in a range of legal matters, including real estate transactions, landlord-tenant matters, child welfare law, workers’ compensation, and other civil legal issues. Because every situation is different, the best way to determine whether the firm can assist you is to contact the office and discuss your specific circumstances.
Not every legal matter requires an attorney, but having legal guidance can be especially important when your rights, finances, property, employment, or family are at stake. An attorney can help you understand your legal options, identify potential issues, and make sure important deadlines and procedures are addressed. Aleman & Associates can help you determine whether legal representation is appropriate for your situation.
If you are injured at work, notify your employer as soon as possible and seek appropriate medical treatment. Delaware law generally requires notice of a workplace injury to be given to the employer within 90 days, although reporting the injury immediately is strongly recommended. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment and lost wages.
A denied workers’ compensation claim does not necessarily mean you are not entitled to benefits. Disputes can involve whether an injury is work-related, the extent of an injury, medical treatment, wage-loss benefits, or other issues. Delaware workers’ compensation disputes can proceed through the Office of Workers’ Compensation and, when necessary, a hearing before the Industrial Accident Board or a Hearing Officer. An attorney can help you understand the dispute and pursue the benefits you may be entitled to receive.
A real estate closing is the final stage of a property transaction, when the required documents are reviewed and signed and ownership or financing is formally completed. An attorney may help review the contract and closing documents, identify title or other legal issues, coordinate with the parties involved, and help ensure the transaction is properly completed. The specific process varies depending on whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or completing a commercial transaction.
It is generally best to involve an attorney as early as possible in a real estate transaction, rather than waiting until the day of closing. An attorney can help review the agreement, identify potential legal or title issues, explain your obligations, and address problems before they delay or complicate the transaction. In Delaware, buyers and mortgagors have the right to choose their own attorney to represent them throughout a residential real estate transaction, including title examination, document preparation, and settlement.
The best way to determine whether the firm can assist with your situation is to contact the office and provide some basic information about your legal matter. The firm can determine whether your issue falls within its areas of practice and explain the appropriate next steps. If the firm is not the right fit for your matter, you may be directed toward another appropriate resource when possible.
Communication is an important part of effective legal representation. Aleman & Associates works to keep clients informed about important developments, upcoming deadlines, required documents, and decisions that may affect their case. Clients are encouraged to communicate questions or concerns as they arise so that the legal team can provide guidance and explain what to expect at each stage of the process.
