5 Reasons To Hire A Family Law Attorney

Issues within the family can be stressful and strain the relationships between family members. There is a myriad of reasons to consult a family law attorney; among the most prominent are the complexities of the legal system, which is oftentimes difficult to navigate alone. Family law cases can pertain to child custody cases, divorce, and filing a restraining order. And it […]

Seven Benefits of Hiring a Family lawyer

What to Consider When Hiring a Family Attorney? Family law covers a lot of different areas. From divorce cases to property settlement, asset management, wills and trusts, child custody, mediation, and annulments. This legal sector is quite diverse and offers a family going through a transition with an advocate on their side. The legal spectrum can be full of language and legal […]

What is Family Law?

Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Attorneys practicing family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations. They can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions or property agreements. Some family law attorneys even specialize in adoption, paternity, […]

The Meaning and Purposes of Law

The Law Law has been defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority, and having binding legal force. That which must be obeyed and followed by citizens subject to sanctions or legal consequence is a law.”[1] Although intended to protect the fundamental rights and liberties of U.S. citizens, the legal system and its laws are […]

Newport Beach Business Contract Law Attorneys

When you are engaging in business, regardless of the size of your company, it is vital to have strong contracts in place that protect your legal interests and set forth clear expectations between you and those you do business with. While maintaining informal relationships may feel like an easier approach or an expression of trust and mutual understanding, they only […]

BUILDING A STRONG ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

WHAT ARE SOME FACTORS YOU CONSIDER TO BE IMPORTANT IN DEVELOPING A STRONG ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP? I think maybe the biggest thing is taking all the time that is necessary. Just like in any relationship, a good relationship, trust, or rapport, develops with time. You’re not going to get a good rapport with someone who is only willing to give you ten […]

Qualities every good lawyer should have

The skills you need for your ideal career are something that you can work on and develop over time. As they say: practice makes perfect! Here are a few that you should consider working on if you aspire to be a successful lawyer: 1) Good communication skills Lawyers must be orally articulate, have good written communication skills, and also be good listeners. […]

10 Ideas and Examples for Law Firm

During a recent presentation on blogging and social media, the number one question was “What should law firms blog about?” There are myriad reasons to blog and topics to blog about. See: Why Do You Blog? 23 Lawyers Weigh In. Here are 10 blogging ideas for lawyers and law firms with a few standout examples. 1. Current Court Decisions – If you […]

Ways to improve client care at your law firm

Client care is important for all businesses, and even more important for law firms. Clients are often facing challenging life circumstances when they reach out to a solicitor. The last thing they need to deal with is unreturned calls, or having to repeat sensitive and personal information to different people. According to a benchmark study, less than 10% of people who […]