Divorce is stressful and painful, but having the right attorney at your side makes the process less difficult, saves you time and money, and improves your chances of getting the best outcome. Outlined below is our approach to client represention. This is how we provide the first-class service you need and the excellent results you want. Divorce is among the three most stressful life events, and the right attorneys can help you through this most difficult transition. Click on each heading for more detailed information.
Experienced. Knowledgeable. Hard-Working.
We bring five decades of combined experience representing people through divorce. We believe careful preparation and attention to detail is the bedrock of effective representation. We regularly attend legal seminars and study changes in the law to keep abreast of the latest development. We thoroughly investigate the facts of your case so that we can advise you and advocate for you effectively.
Skilled and effective advocates.
Excellent communication skills, solid preparation, and a thorough knowledge of your case and your opposing party’s case are the foundation of effective advocacy. Advocacy includes understanding the interests and goals of your opposing party, and being able to use that knowledge to reach a win-win resolution. Years of experience and training have honed our negotiating skills, and we pride ourselves on our ability to achieve excellent negotiated outcomes for our clients. When negotiations are not successful, we are experienced trial attorneys who have a proven track record in the courtroom, and we’ll fight hard to protect you.
Strategic. Time and money conscious.
We know that you want to make sure your funds are used wisely and effectively. Before taking each step in the representation of our clients, we consider the costs and benefits. Experience has taught us which approaches are more or less likely to bring us closer to the outcome you want, and we are constantly evaluating whether the decisions we make will further your ultimate goals. We look at the cost, the time it will take, and whether it will bring us closer to our desired outcome. We discuss the options with you so you can decide whether the cost is worth the potential benefit.
Effective, clear communication.
Not knowing what to expect is one of the greatest stressors in the divorce process. We think it’s important for you to know what the law is and what you can expect from the process. Armed with that information, you are in a much better position to make sound, informed decisions and to be more at ease with the process.
Client-centric. Goal oriented.
Knowing the law is critical, but we believe it is equally important to understand your goals and priorities. Every client is an individual, and every family law case is unique. We take the time to get to know you and understand what you want to achieve. We will thoroughly educate ourselves about the issues that are pertinent to your case and tailor our representation to your needs.
Future focused.
Helping you make the best choices you can for the next phase of your life is what we are all about. The satisfaction of making a positive impact on our clients’ lives is why we are in this business.
Available the way you need us to be.
We know it’s important for our clients to be able to reach us or meet with us when questions arise or new developments occur. We make every effort to be readily available when you have concerns and questions, in person, by phone, or by video conference. Our professional staff is available to assist you at times when we cannot personally respond, and we are always available for a follow-up conversation if our staff members cannot address your concern.
Clear and concise billing.
Clear communication about costs and expectations helps us avoid misunderstandings with our clients. During our first consultation with you, we will explain in detail how our rates and billing work, and we will give you a written representation agreement that sets out the terms of our attorney-client relationship. We will discuss with you prior to representation the factors that will affect the cost of representation. We will ask you about your expectations, and we’ll discuss with you, prior to your hiring us, the likelihood of achieving various outcomes.
