Practice Areas

• Criminal Law-Eisenmenger, Berry & Peters has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses. The firm handles all types of criminal cases, from minor infractions and misdemeanors, such as traffic violations, to the most serious felony indictments, including drunk driving, drug possession, narcotics sales, theft and grand larceny, white-collar fraud, embezzlement, sex offenses, assaults, arson, conspiracy, murder, manslaughter, domestic violence, and dependencies.
  • DUI/DWI-Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction on DUI/DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driver's license, and possible jail time. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.
  • Federal White Collar Crimes-White-collar crimes are distinguished from other criminal offenses because of their nonviolence and their connection with the offender's occupational duties. Eisenmenger, Berry & Peters represents individuals in cases involving all manner of fraud, theft, embezzlement, bribery, and extortion.
  • Traffic Violations-Although most people don't think of them as crimes, traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences. These traffic-related cases can become part of a criminal record, and it is crucial to have experienced legal help. A license suspension can happen when a driver receives several minor tickets or, in some cases, one serious ticket. A conviction of a traffic offense such as reckless driving, speeding, or driving with a suspended license will result in fines and may impact your driving record and insurance rates.
• Personal Injury-Eisenmenger, Berry & Peters represents individuals involved in controversies alleging a wrong or damage to another's person, rights, reputation, or property resulting from events or activities such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence or abuse, defective products, professional malpractice, exposure to toxic or dangerous substances, infliction of emotional distress, intentional misconduct, and negligence.
  • Medical Malpractice-The firm can help clients determine whether or not medical malpractice has occurred when you or someone you love is injured as a result of negligence or misconduct of individuals in the medical field. The firm can also help you with questions about and disputes with health care benefits, health insurers, and health providers.
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents-Many personal injuries result from motor vehicle accidents. Motor vehicle accidents may involve negligence on the part of drivers, including drunk driving and reckless behavior. If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, Eisenmenger, Berry & Peters can assist you in receiving compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages.
  • Nursing Home Negligence - If you or your loved one has been injured, abused, or neglected in a nursing home, please contact Eisenmenger, Berry & Peters. The firm has experience representing clients against nursing homes and other managed health care facilities.
• Litigation and Appeals The firm represents and advises clients who are or may become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in such areas as state and federal criminal law, personal injury, bankruptcy, family law matters, and insurance law.
• Family Law The firm represents professionals and businesspersons dealing with their obligations to adhere to codes of conduct applicable to their particular professions. The American Medical Association, American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Psychological Association have all adopted codes of professional responsibility that must be followed - failure to do so often has legal implications.
• Professional Malpractice Law The firm is experienced in professional malpractice law and can help clients determine whether or not malpractice has occurred where someone or something is injured as a result of negligence or misconduct of individuals in the dental, legal, medical, and other professional fields.
• Bankruptcy The firm represents individuals and commercial clients in bankruptcy proceedings that are initiated by either an insolvent individual or business, or by creditors seeking to have the debtor's remaining assets distributed among the creditors and, thereby, discharging the debtor from further obligation or restructuring and reorganizing the insolvent's debt structure.
• Insurance Law Eisenmenger, Berry & Peters concentrates in insurance regulatory matters and transactions involving insurance and reinsurance companies. The firm has served as counsel to local and national companies. The firm's specific areas of expertise include regulatory issues before the State Department of Insurance; corporate restructurings and equity changes; investments, securities, and banking matters; and reinsurance and insolvency issues.
• Ethics and Professional Responsibility The firm represents professionals and businesspersons dealing with their obligations to adhere to codes of conduct applicable to their particular professions. The American Medical Association, American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Psychological Association have all adopted codes of professional responsibility that must be followed - failure to do so often has legal implications.