Practice Areas

A Lawyer You Can Rely On In Beaumont, Texas

We invite you to learn more about the Walzel Law Firm PLLC in Beaumont, Texas, if you are looking for a lawyer you can rely on for effective legal representation and responsive client service. Attorney Michael Walzel opened the Walzel Law Firm PLLC with a firm commitment to applying legal know-how in ways that are most effective for meeting clients' needs. We invite you to contact our offices to learn more about what our dedication to client satisfaction and cost effective legal services means in our representation of you or your company.

Divorce: Divorce can be one of the most difficult and emotional legal issues an individual may face. We understand how important it is for your attorney to work for the best possible outcome when it comes to divorce, child custody, and all other family law matters. We also encourage the use of collaborative law in appropriate cases. Through skillful negotiations and litigation skills, we will work to protect your rights and best interests in the following matters:

• Child custody
• Child support
• Child visitation
• Child move-away or relocation
• Grandparent rights
• Property divisions
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Judgment modifications

Wills, Trusts & Probate law: We can help you with a complete range of probate law services, including estate administration, will contests, and representing your interests in probate court. If your family is seeking guardianship of a person (minor or incapacitated adult) or guardianship of an estate we are ready to help. We also assist clients with estate planning matters, such as preparing wills, establishing trusts, drafting powers of attorney as well as living wills.

Criminal Law and DWI defense: Facing criminal charges can be an overwhelming experience. We know how important it is to have a lawyer that you can rely on for an effective, vigorous defense. We will not keep you guessing as your case progresses, and we will respond quickly to any questions and concerns you may have. We deliver responsive, effective, and affordable advice and representation. We defend clients charged with:

• DWI, DUI, and related drunk-driving charges
• Assault
• Narcotics offenses and drug charges including possession
• Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, and check theft
• Traffic offenses

Business transactions and commercial litigation: Whether you are ready to start a business, close one down, or you have a dispute that needs to be resolved quickly and efficiently, we can help. Attorney Michael Walzel offers clients more than seventeen years of litigation experience, and can assist you with:

• Corporate set-ups and business formations
• Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts
• Breach of contract disputes and litigation
• Landlord-tenant law and lease disputes
• Commercial lease negotiations
• Collection dispute resolution
• Debtor and creditor rights

Personal injury law: If you have been hurt in an accident, we can help you and your family recover the money damages you may be entitled to for medical bills, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Attorney Michael Walzel puts his seventeen years of litigation experience to work for you to develop a strong and clear case. We are capable of negotiating a settlement on your behalf if it is in your best interest, or taking your case to court if that will result in the best possible outcome. We handle cases relating to:

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Drunk driving accidents
• Slip and fall accidents and premises liability
• Defective product injuries
• Industrial accidents

Learn more about our complete range of legal services. Contact us to set an appointment with Beaumont lawyer Michael Walzel today.