Port St. Lucie Personal Injury Lawyer
Eighmie Law Firm, P.A. is well-situated to meet the legal needs of individuals and families all along Florida’s Treasure Coast in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense and family law. We are here to assist you with your most pressing legal matters and make sure that a qualified, experienced attorney is by your side looking out for your rights. Whether you have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, arrested for DUI or a serious felony, or are going through a divorce or child custody matter, Eighmie Law Firm is here to support you and help you with your legal needs.
Comprehensive Legal Services covering Florida Legal Matters
With 20 years of experience across a range of legal matters, the Port St. Lucie personal injury lawyers at Eighmie Law Firm are tuned in to the ways a single legal issue can cut across different areas of legal practice. For instance, we understand not only what it takes to obtain or defend against a domestic violence injunction, but also how that issue can be implicated in criminal proceedings as well as impact a divorce or child custody dispute. No matter the issue you are dealing with, count on our attorneys to provide insightful, thorough representation.
Car Accident
Our goal at Eighmie Law Firm is to be Your Legal Team, here when you need us to meet the legal challenges that face you most immediately and impact you most directly in your life. If you have been injured in a car accident or arrested on a serious felony charge, or if you are faced with a divorce or child custody dispute, our lawyers are here to help you resolve that matter with the best result possible. A full-service law firm, we also help veterans appeal denials of disability claims, and make sure everybody has a valid, effective will in place to care for their family and leave a lasting legacy for the future.
Below is a brief overview of the firm’s main practice areas. Click on a topic to see more information, or call 772-905-8692 for a free consultation regarding your particular legal needs.
Personal Injury
When you are injured because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, justice requires that the responsible party or parties be held accountable for their actions. Unfortunately, these negligent parties rarely act to make things right unless they are forced to, and insurance companies dealing with people who are not represented by an attorney routinely offer compensation that is far below the actual value of the claim. We have handled enough auto accidents and other personal injury cases to know how much you are owed, and we will represent you with the insurance company to get a fair and reasonable settlement. We are also tough and experienced litigators who will take your case to court and all the way to a jury verdict if that’s what it takes to obtain justice for you.
Criminal Defense
Your property, your liberty and your very life may be in jeopardy if you are charged with a serious felony in Florida. The legal team at Eighmie Law Firm has prosecuted and defended people charged with all sorts of criminal offenses, including theft and property offenses, drug crimes, assault and violent crimes, DUI, juvenile offenses and probation violations. We are by your side at every step of the process from your arrest all the way to trial. Our skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyers give you the advice you need to make the best decisions about your defense. In addition, we provide strong, aggressive representation to help you get the best outcome possible in your situation.
Divorce
Divorce, child custody, and other family law matters can be highly emotional and highly contested issues that are difficult to resolve. Whether working out an amicable agreement at the negotiating table or litigating in court, we constantly have the best interests of you and your children foremost in our minds. We know that even after divorce, you may need to have a civil, working relationship with your ex-spouse for years to come. We strive to create lasting, practical solutions that work for you and your family, always vigilant to protect your rights and achieve the best outcome possible that meets your needs.
Veterans Disability Appeals
Supporting our troops is something the lawyers at Eighmie Law Firm, P.A. take very seriously. Hugh is a veteran himself, and Shannon grew up in a military family. Together, they know the sacrifices our military men and women make for their country. Unfortunately, the promises our country makes to its veterans are not always fulfilled. Thousands of veterans’ disability claims are denied or rejected every year, despite the fact that this assistance is urgently needed and based on valid claims. If you believe you were unfairly turned down for disability benefits, call our office for a free consultation. We represent veterans in disability appeals when their claims are denied. Let us help you in your time of need.
Wills
Estate planning is not something everybody thinks about or thinks they need. But the truth is that estate planning is for everyone. If you die without a will, a probate judge looks to state law to decide where your property should go, which can include people you didn’t want it to go to, or to the state. If you left behind minor children but didn’t leave a will, the court can decide who will raise your kids, which could be an institution or people you don’t know or trust. If you become ill but haven’t taken the time to create the legal documents that spell out the healthcare decisions you would want to make, or who should make the decisions regarding your medical care and financial affairs, these decisions will be made anyway, and they may not be the ones you would want. Take the time to sit down with the attorneys at Eighmie Law Firm, and let us draft a will that lets you make the important decisions for yourself and your family.
Serving the People who Serve our Country
Shannon Henne-Eighmie grew up in a military family, and Hugh Eighmie served two tours with the Marines, including prosecuting and defending military crimes through the Navy Judge Advocate General’s office. Our lawyers understand the unique legal issues confronting military service members and their families, from getting extra time to respond to legal proceedings under the Service members’ Civil Relief Act, to dividing a military pension in a divorce, to appealing a denial of a claim for veteran disability benefits. If you or your spouse are a current or former member of the military, trust Eighmie Law Firm to provide skilled and knowledgeable advice and representation with your legal needs.
Contact Our Experienced Lawyers
We provide a free initial consultation and offer a variety of payment options, including contingency fee arrangements in personal injury or other appropriate cases, where you don’t pay a fee until after we recover for you. We maintain offices in Port St. Lucie and weekend or evening meetings are available to meet your schedule. Call 772-905-8692 to schedule a consultation with our lawyers. We look forward to hearing from and helping you with your legal needs.
