Dawson & Bretecher Law Corporation represents individuals and businesses across a broad spectrum of matters identified in its public listings, including criminal defense, family law, estate planning, real estate, mediation, and trial work. The firm combines courtroom capability with practical problem solving, using negotiation and mediation where appropriate while remaining prepared to litigate contested issues. Clients engage the team for focused guidance that connects the facts, the law, and the client’s objectives.

The practice mix spans personal and commercial needs, from divorce and parenting issues to property transactions and estate planning. The firm’s trial and advocacy experience supports clients in disputes that demand rigorous preparation, persuasive motion practice, and effective presentation of evidence. Mediation services provide an avenue to resolve conflict efficiently and preserve working relationships when a collaborative approach serves the client’s interests.

Service delivery emphasizes clear communication, realistic risk assessments, and timely updates at each stage of a matter. The team tailors strategies to the complexity of the case, aligning resources with goals and budget. Whether structuring an estate plan, navigating a criminal charge, finalizing a family settlement, or resolving a real estate or civil dispute, the firm focuses on achieving durable, client centered outcomes.

About Dawson & Bretecher Law Corporation
Practice areas
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family
Private Client
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy

Criminal Defense

The firm defends clients facing criminal allegations, advising at the earliest stages of an investigation and protecting rights through bail, disclosure review, negotiations with the prosecution, and contested hearings. The team prepares targeted defense strategies, challenges the admissibility of evidence, and advocates for charge reductions or withdrawals where appropriate. When trial is necessary, counsel manages witness preparation, cross examination, and sentencing submissions with a focus on minimizing penalties and collateral consequences.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Lawsuits & Disputes

The litigation team handles civil disputes through strategic case assessment, evidence development, and motion practice aimed at early resolution or narrowing of issues. Counsel represents clients in mediation and arbitration and, when required, advances matters to trial with disciplined preparation of witnesses, exhibits, and legal argument. The objective is efficient, results oriented advocacy that balances risk, cost, and the likelihood of success.
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Family

In family matters, the firm guides clients through separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and division of property and debt. Counsel develops settlement frameworks through negotiation or mediation, drafts comprehensive agreements, and pursues court orders when needed to safeguard children and preserve assets. The approach prioritizes durable solutions that reduce conflict and provide clarity for day to day family life.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Private Client

For estate planning, the firm designs wills, trusts, and powers of attorney tailored to family structures, business ownership, and tax considerations. Services include beneficiary planning, incapacity documents, and coordination of assets to avoid unnecessary probate complications. When an estate is administered, the team assists executors with probate applications, notices to beneficiaries, asset collection, and dispute management to ensure accurate and timely distribution.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

Real Estate

The real estate practice supports residential and commercial transactions from offer to closing, including title searches, due diligence, financing coordination, and registration. The firm addresses issues such as easements, encroachments, and contract compliance, and prepares clear documentation to protect client interests. Where conflicts arise, counsel negotiates solutions or escalates to formal dispute resolution to keep projects on track.

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