What Clients Can Do Before Their First Meeting With an Attorney
The Importance of Preparation Before a Legal Consultation One of the first things I tell people is that walking into an attorney’s office for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be if the client has an understanding of what he or she is seeking, and that has been communicated to […]
The Importance of Voir Dire: Why Jury Selection Can Shape the Outcome of a Trial
The First Conversation With a Jury There is a moment in every trial preparation process where an attorney has to stop talking and start listening. That moment often begins during voir dire. Voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors before a trial begins. It is where attorneys, judges, and the parties learn more […]
The Art of Staying Objective When Emotions Run High
As an attorney, I have spent much of my career working with people during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Whether the issue involves criminal charges, family disputes, probate matters, or civil litigation, people often come to an attorney when emotions are running high and uncertainty appears to be everywhere. Stress has […]
Why Great Questions Are More Valuable Than Quick Answers
As an attorney, people often come to me looking for answers to complex problems. Many of them want the kind of knee-jerk reaction they might get from a good friend or relative with whom they’ve confided. They want to know what will happen next, what the law says, or how a problem can be resolved, […]