Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Palmdale Legal Partner for Real Estate & Estate Planning
Charlton Weeks is a Palmdale-based law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and businesses across the Antelope Valley. With nearly 30 years of service, we specialize in real estate law, estate planning, business planning, and litigation, combining transactional expertise with courtroom experience to protect our clients' interests. Our attorneys pride themselves on personalized service, proven results, and a deep understanding of local legal landscapes. We handle matters ranging from trust administration and contract disputes to evictions and real property litigation.Clients consistently recognize our team for professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to resolving complex legal challenges efficiently. As active community members, we maintain strong ties to Antelope Valley organizations and institutions. Our integrated approach ensures that clients benefit from both strategic foresight in contract drafting and robust representation in litigation. We offer free consultations for business entity formation and prioritize clear communication throughout every case.
Services
Wills & Trusts
Business Planning
Evictions
Real Estate Law
Litigation
Estate Administration
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Specialized in real estate, estate planning, and litigation with 30 years of local experience
- Integrated transactional and litigation approach ensures comprehensive legal strategy
- Free consultation for business entity formation and tax-efficient entity selection
- Proven track record in trust administration and probate litigation
- Active community involvement and deep understanding of Antelope Valley legal needs
What people say
Superior legal services
Professional and effective
Friendly staff
Proven results
Decades of trust
Services
Wills & Trusts
We create living trusts and draft wills for estate planning. Our attorneys handle trust administration, fiduciary law cases, and probate litigation. We've established over 4,000 living trusts and help determine appropriate estate administration strategies for small estates.
Business Planning
Our firm assists with business entity formation, corporate management, and contract drafting. We provide free consultations to help clients choose between LLCs, corporations, and other structures while considering tax implications and long-term business goals.
Evictions
We handle unlawful detainers and eviction proceedings across the Antelope Valley. Our services include lease contract drafting, tenant dispute resolution, and expedited eviction processes to protect property owners' rights.
Real Estate Law
We resolve title issues, perform quiet title actions, and represent clients in real estate litigation. Our attorneys advise real estate agents and handle property disputes involving residential and commercial transactions.
Litigation
Our firm represents clients in business litigation, employment law disputes, and contract enforcement matters. We combine trial experience with transactional knowledge to develop effective litigation strategies for commercial and real estate cases.
People
James W. M. Charlton
Attorney
James has decades of legal experience handling estate planning and business matters. His work ensures smooth estate transitions and effective business structures for clients across the Antelope Valley.
Bradley T. Weeks
Attorney
Brad specializes in business planning and litigation. Clients praise his professionalism in resolving complex legal issues and his commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for corporate and individual clients.
Lisa A. Doran
Attorney
Lisa provides comprehensive legal services in real estate and estate planning. She contributes to the firm's reputation for compassionate representation while maintaining high professional standards in all client interactions.
Rikka J. Fountain
Attorney
Rikka assists with trust administration and probate matters. Her approach combines legal expertise with clear communication to help clients navigate complex estate planning and business law challenges.
David Cooper
Attorney
David represents clients in real property disputes and litigation. He brings practical solutions to real estate law issues while leveraging the firm's integrated transactional and litigation experience.
Questions
What areas of law does Charlton Weeks specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, business planning, and litigation services for clients in Palmdale and the Antelope Valley.
Do you offer free consultations for business formation?
Yes, we provide free consultations to discuss business entity options including LLCs, corporations, and other structures with tax-efficient recommendations.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer wills, living trusts, power of attorney documents, and probate litigation. Our attorneys have created over 4,000 living trusts to date.
How do you handle eviction cases?
We provide expedited eviction services with lease drafting, unlawful detainer representation, and strategic legal solutions to property owners across the Antelope Valley.
What makes Charlton Weeks different from other law firms?
Our integrated transactional and litigation approach combined with 30+ years of local legal expertise ensures comprehensive solutions tailored to Antelope Valley needs.
Which communities do you serve?
We serve all communities in the Antelope Valley including Palmdale, Lancaster, and surrounding areas for both individual and business clients.
