Horton, Knox, Carter & Foote

Horton, Knox, Carter & Foote, LLP has been a trusted and respected law firm in the Imperial Valley and throughout the Southwest for over 75 years. Our firm was founded by Harry W. Horton, one of California's preeminent water lawyers, and has since built a legacy of excellence and expertise in various practice areas. Our attorneys strive to provide high-quality legal services to clients, ensuring that their legal needs are met with personalized attention and dedication.

Our Practice Areas

Our practice areas cover a wide range of industries and legal issues, with skilled and experienced attorneys ready to meet your legal and regulatory challenges head-on. Our areas of expertise include:

Business Law

Our business law attorneys provide high-quality legal services to small and large businesses. We offer a range of services, including contract review, negotiation, and employment advice. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing farms and other agricultural businesses, and understand the unique problems facing farmers.

We provide startup businesses with advice and help forming business entities, including partnerships, corporations, and LLCs. Our attorneys also represent clients in business disputes and litigation involving their business.

Employment Law

Employment law is a complex area that comprises a patchwork of constantly evolving state and federal laws. Our experienced employment law attorneys provide clients with guidance on employment law compliance or litigation. We represent employers and employees with respect to employment agreements, employee/independent contractor classification, employee handbooks, wage and hour class actions, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and labor commissioner claims.

Energy Law

Renewable energy is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world. Our energy law attorneys provide expertise on a wide range of energy-related matters, including renewable energy projects, power purchase agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Estate Planning

Our estate planning attorneys work closely with clients to create personalized estate plans that meet their unique needs and goals. We provide guidance on matters related to wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.

General Civil Litigation

Our experienced litigation attorneys have a proven track record of success in various areas of civil litigation, including contract disputes, tort claims, and other types of civil cases.

Governmental Law

Our governmental law attorneys provide expertise on matters related to government contracts, bid protests, and regulatory compliance.

Healthcare Law

Our healthcare law attorneys provide guidance on matters related to healthcare regulations, Medicaid, Medicare, and other healthcare-related issues.

Personal Injury

Our personal injury attorneys have a deep understanding of the legal system and are dedicated to helping individuals and families recover from injuries sustained in accidents, such as car accidents, workplace accidents, and other types of personal injuries.

About the Firm

Horton, Knox, Carter & Foote, LLP is a full-service law firm with a rich history of excellence and expertise. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to clients, and our goal is to be the trusted partner for all your legal needs.

Contact Us

If you are seeking legal guidance or representation in any of the areas outlined above, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our experienced attorneys are ready to meet your legal and regulatory challenges head-on.