Lichtenegger, Weiss & Fetterhoff

Lichtenegger, Weiss, and Fetterhoff
Attorneys at Law

Lichtenegger, Weiss, and Fetterhoff, LLC, is a full service law firm located in Southeast Missouri. Our six attorneys in Jackson, Cape Girardeau, and Marble Hill have over one hundred years of experience handling all areas of the law, including corporate law, bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), estate planning, estate administration, personal injury, workers' compensation, family and divorce law, social security, wills, trusts, and criminal defense. Call us for a free consultation on any case.

Lichtenegger, Weiss, and Fetterhoff offers over one hundred years of experience handling clients' situations just like yours. Whether you need help right now or are simply exploring your legal options for future plans, please contact us with your situation so we can help protect your rights during any legal issues that may come about.

Our specialized legal practices include:

Agriculture Law- We have experience handling all aspects of agriculture law, from land sales or acquisitions to contract negotiations and complying with government regulations. Our hands-on experience with agriculture, both in the legal world and the agricultural world, give us a strong and informed perspective to help with your situation.

Bankruptcy- Bankruptcy is there to help provide people with a fresh start. Our lawyers have extensive experience handling difficult situations to allow a person to move on with their lives. Whether you are looking at Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, we can help guide you through the process in order to take that new opportunity the law provides.

Business Law- Our attorneys have represented all types of businesses from the very beginning to the end. Whether you are just starting up, looking to expand, need help with contract negotiations, or wish to legally dissolve, we can help you.

Commercial Litigation- Commercial litigation can become very complex and costly. Our attorneys understand your need for representation and for help protecting your business from a threat that has toppled many good, successful businesses in the past. We focus on protecting your rights while keeping you informed of the situation. Additionally, we are willing to help you keep costs down by negotiating flat fee arrangements in order to give you the best representation while not worrying about what the total lawyer fees will be.

Construction Law- Our firm has extensive and unique experience representing builders and buyers in the area of construction law. We provide legal representation to help resolve building disputes, ensure compliance with regulations, define or enforce contract obligations, and all other aspects of the complicated area of construction law.

Contract Negotiations- We have handled contract negotiations in nearly every aspect of the law. Let us help you make sure you get what you believe you are contracting for. Contract negotiations are an area of law where you should start with legal advice now, or else you might require much costlier legal advice later to resolve disputes.

Creditor Rights- Our lawyers have vast experience offering cost effective enforcement of creditor rights. We will help you legally reclaim what is owed to you. No matter what the source of the debt, we know what measures need to be taken to collect.

Criminal Defense- The law firm has decades of experience protecting a person's rights when they are accused of breaking the law. From traffic tickets to felonies, our lawyers make sure you get every protection of due process and procedure that the law provides.

Employment Law- Our attorneys have handled complex employment law cases and work to resolve disputes or establish relationships in the manner beneficial to our clients. If you need consultation or representation on how to handle an issue with employment law, we can help you get the results you want.

Estate Planning and Administration- Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of estate planning and can help you create the best ways to make sure your property passes to those you wish it to pass to. In addition to knowing the best ways to distribute your legacy, we offer advice to ensure you face the least tax burden possible. Additionally, if you need help administering an estate, we offer a full range of services to take care of legal procedures during a difficult time in life.

Family Law- The law firm offers representation in all manners of family law. We have experience handling child custody issues, divorce, guardian ad litem appointments, and other areas of family disputes. We can help with any legal issue between your family.

Labor Law- Our law firm has handled a variety of labor law issues in the past, including contract negotiations, union arrangements, employee benefits, and government regulations. If you require guidance with your labor law problem, let us help you protect your rights and get the most out of your circumstances.

Personal Injury- Some of the most difficult times in life are when you have suffered a devastating injury. Our lawyers have experience fighting for you against insurance companies and those who have hurt you. We protect your rights and help you get what you deserve in order to compensate for the loss you have suffered.

Real Estate- We have handled real estate law from all perspectives including sales, development, land disputes, and investment opportunities. We offer a full range of services, including legal representation and consultations. If you are having trouble with a land dispute or simply wish to get advice on moving forward with a profitable opportunity, let us advise you on the best way to get the most out of your situation.

Social Security- Our lawyers offer an experienced and compassionate perspective to help you claim your rights under the Social Security system. We understand that nobody wants to be forced through the system, and we help protect what you are entitled to under the law. Let us help make sure the government is held accountable to you.

Wills and Trusts- Our law firm has extensive experience helping people ensure their property goes where they want it to upon passing. We employ the best legal strategies, including trusts, to make sure your wishes are honored. Trusts are not just for the wealthy and do not require expensive legal representation to establish. Let us help you create the best way to make sure your property gets to those you want to receive it.

Workers' Compensation- Accidents happen, especially at the workplace. Our law firm specializes in representing both employers and employees to make sure their rights are protected during a difficult part of life. We fight for employees to get the most for their disabling injury. We also help employers protect their interests and make sure they are not required to pay more than they should. Call us for a free consultation.

Other Legal Issues- With over one hundred years of experience, our attorneys have seen it all. We have experience with just about every aspect of the law and we are willing to listen, for free, to every potential client's situation. If you do not see your issue listed here, please contact us for more information. If we are unable to personally take your case, then we will put you in touch -free of charge- with an experienced attorney who can help you.