March, 2010 Articles

"Pit Bull" Attorneys and Family Law

Many people hold the unfortunate belief that when they become involved in a lawsuit - including divorce - they need to find a lawyer who is a "fighter," or "pit bull" (i.e., like the dog bred ...
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Communication and Family Law

From my friends in psychology, I know that that good communication is at the heart of good relationships. As an attorney, I can tell you that good communication is vital to successful legal ...
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Interviewing And Selecting An Attorney

Although nothing in life is certain, we can all exercise due diligence in an effort to make reliable intelligent choices when it comes to selecting a lawyer. Here are my suggestions. • Interview ...
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Mediation And Family Law

By utilizing some form of collaborative law in family law matters, the parties maintain control over the outcome. After all, a settlement can only be reached by agreement among the parties. If the ...
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Marital Russian Roulette

First, let me introduce myself. I am an attorney in Pasadena whose practice focuses primarily on matters of Family Law-that branch of law which is concerned with family relationships of all kinds. ...
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The Importance of Trust in an Attorney/Client Relationship

I have always recognized the importance of rapport, good faith and mutual respect between a client and his/her attorney. However, it was only very recently that I came to realize just how important ...
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