Brown, Ward & Haynes, P.A. assists our clients in a variety of practice areas.  Please contact one of our attorneys for more information regarding the services we offer.

Alternative Dispute Resolution – Our attorneys regularly participate in alternative dispute resolutions such as arbitration and mediation.  In addition, Woodrow H. Griffin is a certified mediator and provides mediation services to attorneys throughout Western North Carolina.

Business Law and Disputes – The firm’s practice involves counseling clients through the process of creating, purchasing and selling businesses as well as the day to day legal issues that arise.  We have a significant practice in the area of commercial and business litigation.  Our experience in this field includes the representation of clients in complex contractual disputes, business torts and other actions relating to finance and business transactions.

Civil Litigation – Our attorneys’ litigation experience offers representation in virtually every aspect of civil litigation.  Our firm practices in all areas of civil litigation in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate court levels, including business and construction disputes, personal injury, estate litigation, defective products and property condemnation.

Condemnation – The firm represents clients whose land has been taken by government agencies.  We have a long history of representing businesses and individuals in obtaining fair compensation for their property.

Construction Law and Disputes – Our construction practice includes the representation of owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.  We also assist our clients in avoiding construction disputes by providing pertinent legal advice and preparation of appropriate construction documents.

Criminal – The firm’s practice includes defending clients against charges brought by state and federal agencies.  Our attorneys also regularly represent clients in connection with DUI/DWI and other traffic law violations.

Defective Products – We represent clients injured by a variety of products including cases involving pharmaceuticals and industrial products and equipment.

Family Law—Our attorneys understand the challenges faced by clients undergoing separation, divorce or child custody disputes and offer experienced guidance from beginning to end.  In addition we anticipate many of those same challenges and offer solid guidance in the preparation of premarital agreements and separation agreements.  Should the opportunity for adoption of a child arise we can guide you  through all stages of the adoption process.

Insurance – Fighting an insurance company requires experienced representation.  Our firm represents clients with all types of claims against insurance companies including fire, storm and other property damage, personal injuries, health insurance and complex insurance issues of all types.

Personal Injury – Prompt investigation is the first step in protecting our clients’ interests when they have been injured as the result of someone’s negligence or a defective product.  We have years of experience in investigating serious personal injury claims, negotiating on our clients’ behalf with insurance companies and vigorously representing our clients at trial.

Property Owners Associations— Condominium owners and owners of property in subdivisions often face issues arising from the operation of owners associations, the application of documents restricting the use of their property and the need for maintenance of roads and other common areas.  Many problems can be avoided by careful drafting of incorporation documents and agreements as well as amendments when needed.  Our attorneys have years of experience in helping both associations and individual owners resolve problems arising from condominiums and subdivisions.

Real Estate – With its long history in Western North Carolina the firm is familiar with the challenges facing real estate development in this area and with the requirements of a variety of lenders.  We provide a complete range of real estate services including closings, zoning, planning and land use representation, advice regarding proper business structure, representation in construction disputes and representation in condemnation proceedings.

Trusts, Wills and Estates – Our attorneys are well respected for their skill in estate planning and representation of estates.  We are experienced in the preparation of wills and trust instruments, the administration of estates and representation in litigation that arises out of wills, trusts and estates.