For over 25 years, our lawyers at The Law Firm of Steven W. Bowden have handled legal matters in the following practice areas: military divorce, bankruptcy, family law, divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, criminal law, sexual assault, drug crimes, federal tort claims and personal injury.

Our personal injury practice includes the representation of people injured in car and truck accidents or because of an unsafe condition (premises liability), such as when a client is injured from slipping, tripping or falling.

Our firm also understands the interrelationship between family law and divorce, domestic violence and other criminal charges and its impact on military personnel. Military family law and military divorce matters require the knowledge of a lawyer familiar with how military law cases are handled. We are particularly sensitive to our clients who are in the military or are the spouses of military personnel.

One of our areas of expertise are injuries that require filing a claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This law, passed by Congress, allows the United States to be sued for acts of its employees. It covers a number of things (property damage, personal injury, death, etc.), and excludes others (maritime acts, intentional wrongdoing, servicemen on active duty, discretionary acts by government employees). FTCA claims include things such as medical malpractice by a Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital, as well as general personal injury claims against the government.

Our goal is to provide each client with the highest quality legal services in a timely, professional and cost-effective manner. This is true whether we are working with clients on Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcies, civilian or military divorce, or criminal defense.

There is no substitute for an attorney with experience. A thorough understanding of both the substantive and procedural aspects of these areas of law allows us to respond quickly on behalf of our clients. There are many things that we can do immediately to help you with your situation and begin the process of getting you back in control of your life.