Areas of Law Practice:

Attorney Christopher E. Heberg has earned an enviable record of favorable settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients‚ taking great pride in his reputation as a firm‚ persuasive negotiator and when neccessary‚ an aggressive litigator.

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• Family and Divorce Law
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Child Relocation
• Emergency and Temporary Orders
• Domestic Partnership Dissolution
• Medical Malpractice Law
• Personal Injury Law

Family Law issues often involve many difficult and stressful issues that tend to hit us the hardest when we feel the most vulnerable. The combination of a strong support system together with a good family law attorney will help guide you through these emotionally and financially difficult times.

“When you hire our firm to protect your interests‚ you can be confident a solution to your problem is at hand. I’m here to listen‚ provide knowledgeable legal advice‚ and to offer effective help in these distressing personal situations. I’m known as a persuasive negotiator and I make every effort to reach a just and fair agreement between my client and their spouse whenever possible. However‚ if an acceptable agreement cannot be reached‚ be assured I will vigorously pursue and protect your rights in court.” — Christopher Heberg

The broad range of Family Law matters we handle include:

Pre Nuptual Agreements
Post Nuptual Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Dissolution of Civil Unions
Adoptions
Paternity
Legal Separation
Divorce and Common Law Marriage Dissolution
Property Division
Alimony
Child Support and Enforcement
Child Custody and Visitation
Domestic Abuse
Restraining Order Defense‚ Emergency and Temporary Orders
Modifications of Agreements and Orders
D.C.Y.F. Investigations and Defense

When experience counts… An Attorney’s true level of expertise is demonstrated when the more complex marital dissolution proceedings come into play. Child Custody and Financial Support matters are commonplace divorce issues. But when substantial Estates‚ Inheritances and Business Interests‚ with the complex ownership and tax libility issues which accompany these holdings are involved‚ matters which frequently cross State or even International boundaries‚ it becomes critically important to retain Legal Counsel posessing not only the skill but just as importantly‚ the Experience‚ to navigate and successfully represent your legal rights regarding these truly challenging legal issues.

The firm stands ready to help with these needs‚ whether simple or complex‚ with the utmost consideration given both to the emotional needs and the financial demands of your situation.

Attorney Christopher E. Heberg appreciates and recognizes the frequently detrimental effects of divorce on children and the problems associated with the breakdown of a marriage. He thoroughly investigates and analyzes the long and short term financial and special needs of the children to ensure that their best interests are protected and if necessary‚ litigated before the Rhode Island Family Court.

Child Support Determination is conducted in conjunction with the State of Rhode Island Family Court Child Support Guidelines. Beginning with the initial step of separation until the legal age of maturity‚ the children must be supported in a manner which most likely would have occurred had the marital union not been resolved. To this end‚ Attorney Christopher E. Heberg is required to diligently investigate and evaluate the finances of both divorcing parties in addition to the short and long term needs of the children to determine the proper and Legally Required amount of child support due pursuant to Rhode Island Law. As a client you can expect his relentlesss advocation of those needs and requirements before the Court to minimize the negative economic impact upon the children of the broken marriage to the fullest possible extent.

If you wish to move out–of–state with your minor child and your former spouse is seeking to prevent this action‚ or on the other hand‚ if your former spouse intends to move out–of–state with your minor child and you oppose this action‚ Christopher E. Heberg has realized significant success in Rhode Island Family Court on this issue. Each case requires a unique strategy and a thorough understanding of Rhode Island Divorce Law as it applies to the best interests of the child or children involved and he will vigorously pursue and protect your rights in this sensitive matter.

As your Attorney he is available for any and all emergency situations involving domestic relations matters such as Temporary Relief from Abuse‚ Emergency Orders for Support‚ or Temporary Restraining Orders in addition to any Judicial relief that requires immediate intervention.

As one of Rhode Island’s most accomplished Family Law Attorneys Christopher E. Heberg is on top of the evolution of laws affecting civil union and domestic partnership dissolution. Recent Rhode Island Supreme Court decisions have dramatically affected the rights and obligations of parties to a civil union or domestic partnership. Christopher E. Heberg counsels‚ represents and advises parties to a civil union and domestic partnership to‚ during‚ and upon dissolution of the relationship.

Have you or a loved one sustained injuries because of improper care or treatment by medical providers such as physicians‚ nurses‚ hospitals‚ psychologists‚ x-ray technicians or other medical professionals? If so‚ you may deserve compensation for Medical Malpractice. There are a number of different kinds of Medical Malpractice‚ some examples are:

The dispensing of incorrect medicine or the wrong dose of medicine
Improper reading of X-Rays or other diagnostic reports or faulty operation of equipment
Transfusion errors: Blood or other intraveinous fluids
The misdiagnosis of a life threatening condition
Surgery on the wrong limb or wrong area of your body
Accidents during Surgery
Infections related to treatment or recovery
Birth Trauma and Pre–Natal Injuries
Preventable Suicide
Restraint related injuries
Burns‚ Falls and Pressure Ulcers

We understand that it may be impossible to completely restore the damage and loss in such situations‚ but Christopher E. Heberg will vigorously pursue a resolution that will compensate you to the full extent that the Law provides.

Unlike many who rely heavily on grandiose claims in television and radio advertisements‚ Attorney Christopher E. Heberg enjoys a solid reputation in the Legal community based simply on ‘word–of–mouth’ praise of the results achieved on behalf of his clients due to his tenacity and effective courtroom skills.

You can count on aggressive representation in instances of personal‚ physical and emotional injury resulting from‚ for example:

Automobile Accidents
Slip and Fall Injuries
Neck and Back Trauma
Work Environment Related Injuries
Dog or Other Domestic Animal Attacks
Injuries Resulting From the Sheer Negligence of Others
Intentionally Inflicted Injuries Such as Assault

In many of these instances‚ you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical and property damage expenses‚ incidental costs incurred due to the incident‚ and possibly additional compensation to cover future expenses in addition to damages for the pain and suffering caused by the injury.

Contact Attorney Heberg to discuss your situation and take action should any of these things occur. A phone call or e–mail is all it takes to begin to assert your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve…

Call‚ e–mail‚ or use our form above now to inquire about your legal problem. The confidentiality and privacy of your correspondence is guaranteed and Protected by Law.

Christopher E. Heberg‚ P.C.
Attorney & Counselor At Law
1215 Reservoir Avenue 
Cranston‚ Rhode Island 02920
Telephone: 401–228–7790
E–Mail: chris@heberglaw.com