Do You Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Pennsylvania?
Stopped for DUI in Pennsylvania? Learn how field sobriety tests work, what can affect them, and why they matter in your case. The Skeen Firm helps clients in Washington, Beaver, and Butler County.
What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Pennsylvania
Arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania? Learn what happens next, from the traffic stop through court proceedings. The Skeen Firm helps clients in Washington, Beaver, and Butler County.
First-Time DUI in Pennsylvania: What to Expect
Charged with a first-time DUI in Pennsylvania? Learn what to expect, possible penalties, ARD, and next steps. The Skeen Firm helps clients in Washington, Beaver, and Butler County.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV & OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV and OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
The Complete Guide to the Probate Process in West Virginia (2026 Edition)
Learn how probate works in West Virginia—key steps, timelines, costs, and small estate options. Contact The Skeen Firm for probate guidance.
Ohio Prenuptial Agreements
Learn how prenuptial agreements work in Ohio, what makes them enforceable, and when to start. Book a confidential discovery call.
Pennsylvania Prenuptial Agreements | PA Prenup Lawyer
Learn how prenuptial agreements work in Pennsylvania, when they’re enforceable, and why couples use them. Schedule a confidential discovery call.
Success-Based Legal Fees in Pennsylvania: What Business Owners Should Know
Worried about unpredictable legal bills? In certain Pennsylvania cases, success-based legal fees can align costs with outcomes instead of hours. Learn how the model works and when it may be an option.
Valentine’s Day Prenups: Planning for Marriage in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Engaged in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio? Learn how prenuptial agreements work, what makes them enforceable, and when to start—plus book a confidential discovery call.
Success-Based Legal Fees in Pennsylvania: What Business Owners Should Know
Success-based legal fees may offer an alternative to hourly billing by aligning some fees with results. Learn when this approach may be available for Pennsylvania matters.
Success-Based Legal Fees: A Smarter, Outcome-Focused Option for Business Owners and Litigants
Concerned about unpredictable legal fees? Success-based legal fees focus on outcomes, not hours. Learn how this billing approach works.
Do Pennsylvania Families Really Need a Trust?
In Pennsylvania, probate is handled at the county level and can be time-consuming, public, and stressful for loved ones. That’s why more families across the state are choosing trust-based estate plans — not because they’re wealthy, but because they want control and simplicity.
What Does It Take to Make an Estate Plan in Ohio?
Learn what it takes to make a legally valid estate plan in Ohio. Understand wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate rules, and key Ohio Revised Code requirements.
Trusts Aren’t Just for the Wealthy: Why Families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio Should Consider One
For years, trusts have been viewed as tools reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Many families assume trusts are complicated, expensive, or unnecessary unless you have millions of dollars.
That assumption is outdated.
Looking Back & Moving Forward: The Skeen Firm’s 2025 Year in Review (and What’s Next in 2026)
This year reaffirmed what we’ve believed from the start: people want straightforward legal help that respects their time, their goals, and their bottom line. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together — and what you can expect from us in 2026.
The Skeen Firm 2025 Holiday Primer – Merry & Mindful: Legal Tips for Your December Celebrations
Tis the season for joy, reflection, and connection. But as we deck the halls and gather with loved ones, remember: even the merriest celebrations carry legal and financial considerations. Whether you’re a small-business owner winding down the year, an individual managing personal legal matters, or a couple navigating family law terrain, this guide offers practical pointers to help you enjoy the holidays — and avoid unwanted legal distractions.
Holiday Engagement Season: Why a Prenup Might Be the Best Gift You Give Each Other
Got engaged this holiday season in PA or WV? Learn why a prenup can protect your future, reduce stress, and strengthen your marriage before you say “I do.”
Business Divorce in Pennsylvania & West Virginia: What Owners Need to Know Before the Split
When a business partnership stops working, the fallout can be just as emotional, disruptive, and financially stressful as a marital divorce. In Pennsylvania and West Virginia, small and midsize business owners face unique challenges when it’s time to separate from a partner—especially when the company is successful, family-owned, or poorly documented.
No B.S. Legal Solutions for Small Business Owners in Pennsylvania & West Virginia
Running a business requires wearing a lot of hats—CEO, HR, accounting, sales, strategy, operations, and crisis management.
The one hat most business owners avoid?
Legal.
Not because it isn’t important—but because traditional legal advice is often overcomplicated, overly cautious, or out of touch with real-world business.