
I decided to become an attorney when I was in pre-school. Listening
to my father’s war stories and excitements of being
a small-town general practitioner, city attorney and legislator
were always the interesting topics of dinner conversation
at our house. The decision to become a family lawyer came
later however, when I saw my mother go through a contested divorce,
her attorney treated her legal representation like casual
dating, and I learned first hand that the quality of one’s
attorney can be fundamental to the outcome in any legal matter.
As a child of divorce and divorcee myself, I can truly say I
understand what my clients are going through and know they are looking
for more than a lawyer or his paralegal to handle the legal
paperwork, and am
committed to preserving a positive co-parenting relationship for my
clients when litigation is concluded.
I take pride
in being a thorough attorney who will explain long-term ratifications of
all aspects
of a divorce, custody arrangement
or
adoption including property division, custody, maintenance and support.
I
advise my clients based not only on the law, but also their individual
circumstances, long-term needs or goals, financial concerns, and moral
or
family commitments. I identify myself not only as an attorney, but also
a
counselor and advocate. I understand
that many of my clients have not been involved in litigation before,
that I
might be their first and only lawyer, that the situation bringing them
to my
office involves their entire family and is therefore the most important
aspect
of their life. I know they are not looking just for legal representation
but
also a counselor to guide them through what can be one of life’s
low points.
Because I realize
emergencies don’t usually come up between 9 and 5, I ensure all
my clients have
my personal cell phone number so I am available in a crisis. Because
I realize my clients hired an
attorney and not a paralegal, I return all my own calls and prepare the
majority of pleadings, orders and other legal documents. Because I know
the
process can be confusing and intimidating, I work to ensure my clients
never
feel lost, bewildered or alone. Because I have been there and know it
is extremely difficult, I am sympathetic and patient with my clients
while remaining objective, honest and unemotional so I can help them
make important
decisions.
I absolutely enjoy representing my clients in all their
family law matters and hope I can be of assistance to you too. Whether
you
think you qualify for my no-contest divorce or need representation in
a more complex family law matter, call today to schedule your complimentary
consultation and know I will handle your case as I would my own.