Other Areas of Practice

It is believed by many that you need a will, living will or power of attorney only when reach your golden years. Actually, these documents are needed much earlier in life, especially when you begin to accumulate assets. At Bolkovac Law Offices, we can prepare your living will, power of attorney and/or wills, whether they are simple or involve trusts.

The death of a loved is always a low moment in one’s life. In many situations, the executor is now left with the task of organizing the affairs of the decedent to secure assets and to locate liabilities to complete the estate administration. At Bolkovac Law Offices, we have handled estates of all sizes, with minimal assets to those with multiple properties and investments.

Civil litigation can cover a broad spectrum of cases such as: breach of contract, construction cases, real estate issues, landlord/tenant problems, and many others. At Bolkovac Law Offices, we have handling civil cases from the magistrate level through arbitration and civil hearings at the Court of Common Pleas.

There are various motor vehicle violations which mandate a license suspension, including various criminal offenses. We understand how charges may affect your operating privileges and have successfully avoided these penalties on behalf of our clients. In addition to fighting for you before a magistrate, we handle various licensing matters with PennDOT.

At Bolkovac Law Offices, we assess every driving under the influence case for issues regarding the initial motor vehicle stop, field sobriety testing, breathalyzer testing, and blood draws. Our attorneys have extensive experience at preliminary hearings, pre-trial motion hearings, trials, and pleas. Despite Pennsylvania’s mandatory minimum sentencing statutes, we are familiar with acquiring plea agreements for intermediate punishment sentences, which include house arrest in lieu of jail time.

At Bolkovac Law Offices, we have legal experience in representing both employees and employers in collective bargaining. Over the years, we have worked in the areas of creating bargaining units, unit clarification, elections, grievances, disciplinary action, and all facets of contract negotiations, including mediation and arbitration. We have argued successfully for our clients before the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board and have won appeals before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth and Supreme Courts.

Our practice has handled numerous cases which have resulted in the successful adoption of children by friends, family members, new spouses, and others. We strive to put your mind at ease as we work to help you add to your family.

Unfortunately, for many families, there may be parents that do not fulfill their role as parents for their children. In these difficult cases, many seek to terminate those parents’ rights. This process can be done with or without the consent of the parent(s). Our firm will guide you through this process and we have achieved numerous successful results for our clients.

When people begin to think about divorce, there are several things that need to be taken care of and planned carefully as it can have a tremendous impact on you, both emotionally and financially. Bolkovac Law Offices has assisted many individuals in answering questions in planning a divorce and has followed the divorce through to the end, while achieving the best result for our client. This includes filing for exclusive possession of the marital home, filing injunctions to stop spouses from withdrawing money from retirement accounts, etc. or hiding income/money, drafting property agreements, etc. Our goal is to alleviate some of the stress that comes along with getting a divorce. We have the knowledge and expertise to help you each step of the way.

When parents separate, it is common for one parent to file for support from the other parent. The court uses a specific set of guidelines in determining the amount, but it is important to know the various factors that come into play and to understand your legal rights when you have to appear in court. We, at Bolkovac Law Offices, have also negotiated private support agreements if the parties wish to handle these matters out of court.

In recent years, many people have taken their ideas and have started business ventures. Bolkovac Law Offices has helped many individuals create limited liability companies, for-profit corporations, and non-profit corporations with the Pennsylvania Department of State. This includes filing articles of incorporation, amendments, name changes, and assisting our clients with their operating agreements.

Juvenile cases are handled in various ways, typically depending on the jurisdiction of the case. Delinquency cases are very similar to criminal cases since they involve violations of the law with criminal penalties. While the attorney must be versed in criminal laws, he/she must also know the Juvenile Act, as well. This type of juvenile case is initiated by a petition being filed through a juvenile probation office. Conversely, juvenile dependency, incorrigibility and/or truancy will involve work within the parameters of the Child Protective Services law. The attorneys at Bolkovac Law Offices have handled dozens of cases involving juveniles either through juvenile probation or children and youth services.

In addition to the rights and remedies under Pennsylvania law, there are certain actions that invoke federal protections as well. If you wish to sue for the collection of money owed or are being sued for owing a sum of money, we are well-versed in collections in Pennsylvania and have worked with various creditors and understand the process of debt collection. 

In Pennsylvania, grandparents have rights to seek custody and/or visitation with their grandchildren if they meet certain criteria. Quite often, grandparents may become the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. As the law regarding grandparents’ rights is always changing and evolving, please contact our office to schedule a consultation regarding your rights to your grandchildren. We represent several grandparents and have had extremely successful results for our clients.

There are two types of guardianship that a person can obtain—one is for an incapacitated person and one is for a minor child. Many times, families of loved ones are faced with making decisions, both medically and financially, because their loved one is not in a condition to make the decisions themselves. However, without a court order, medical and financial institutions will not permit you to make these decisions. We file a petition with the court in order to have family members appointed as guardian so that any decisions can be made on their behalf. When a minor child loses their parents, it is devastating not only to the child but to the people who remain to care for that child. The caretaker must have an order of court in order to enroll the child in school, take the child to the doctor, etc. We will guide you through this difficult process by filing the necessary petitions, presenting the petitions to the judge, and ensuring that you can take care of your loved ones when necessary.

Contracts are involved in almost every situation where business is involved or for agreements between individuals. Whether it is for your business or you individually, you must assure that you have a legally binding contract that protects your interests. Moreover, you want an experienced firm, such as Bolkovac Law Offices to protect your interests if a contractual agreement is breached by the opposing party.

Expungement is the legal process in which a court order is used to remove or erase criminal and civil charges from a record viewable or attainable by the general public. In cases of criminal charges, expungement can occur for arrest records, pre-trial diversion cases, juvenile cases, and some convictions. Recent Pennsylvania law allows for partial expungement of enumerated misdemeanor convictions to enable certain offenders to pursue employment or educational ventures. On the civil side, expungement is possible for certain mental health records or disabilities which may prevent the possession or ownership of firearms.

Our practice has handled numerous firearm-related cases, not only in criminal and civil courts, but in administrative hearings with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Many criminal cases in recent years have centered on the illegal attempt to purchase a firearm by completing state and federal forms at a firearm dealership. For the unfortunate, improper completion of these forms will lead to felony and misdemeanor criminal charges being filed by law enforcement. We provide representation to those in need of criminal defense. Moreover, we have been successful with civil expungement of mental health disabilities to restore your right to legally own a firearm. Feel free to contact Bolkovac Law Offices for a free telephone consultation about your case.