- Divorce
- Child Custody and VisitationThis area of law includes: divorce, child custody, support and custody modification, adoption, termination, protective orders and name changes. The lawyers at Seale, Stover and Bisbey represent parties with these types of cases on a daily basis. SCOTT W. STOVER is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Adoption
- GuardianshipTemporary and permanent guardianships of the estate and/or person for minors and incapacitated individuals, including the preparation and filing of inventories and annual reports.
- Criminal DefenseLitigation and general law practice, both civil and criminal defense, including commercial/business, personal injury, condemnation, family and elder law, probate, maritime, insurance and products liability cases, local counsel services, mediation/arbitration, etc. Extensive litigation experience, providing quality representation in litigation in all courts, State and Federal, in Texas and Louisiana.
- Wrongful DeathI would recommend Blair Bisbey for anyones legal needs. Blair stood strong and firm beside me for 3 years in the wrongful death of my husband. He kept me informed on all aspects of my case. Just watching him in court was amazing. Blair Bisbey lived this case, with heart and soul. He won my case for me which made me financially stable. I cannot thank him enough.
- Traffic ViolationsMy husband was killed in a car accident by a 17 year old drunk driver who was driving with a suspended license, ran from the scene of the accident and did not even help my husband in his survival efforts. Even after all these facts the case was difficult because my husband was not there to testify for himself.
- MisdemeanorsSeale, Stover & Bisbey offer a full range of legal services and representation for persons accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses in both the state and federal systems, including bonding, pretrial release, trials and appellate work.
- Business Disputes
- Business TransactionsThis area of practice includes: general legal advice and representation for owners and operators of businesses of all types and sizes; preparation of contracts; interpretation of contracts; enforcement of contracts; litigation concerning commercial transactions which have gone bad; the formation of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, LLCs, nonprofits, 501c3 qualified corporations; and the preparation of promissory notes and security agreements.
- Real Estate LitigationWe represent buyers, sellers and lenders in real estate transactions, including sales, leases, mortgages and home equity loans. Preparation of deeds, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and contracts for deed. We also represent landowners in title and boundary disputes, condemnations, water problems, right of way issues and all related matters.
- Real Estate Transactions
- Personal InjuryBlair Bisbey is licensed in Texas and Louisiana and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial law. Scott Stover is Board Certified in Family Law. Sid Stover is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law; his certification is currently inactive; he continues to practice full time and is a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas. Founding partner John Seale passed away on April 1, 2020.
- Social Security DisabilitySocial Security Disability including representation before the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Law Judge hearings and appeals. If your application for disability benefits has been denied, and you meet the requirements of the law, we can help you obtain your benefits. Social Security disability claims are handled on a contingent fee basis with no payment of fees or expenses due unless we are successful in representing you.
- Estate PlanningWe prepare wills, living wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical powers of attorney, and can assist with estate planning matters. When a loved one has died, we are experienced in probating wills, administering estates, and representing executors and personal representatives.
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy