My professional philosophy is to furnish my clients with the highest standard of legal services available, while keeping your financial and emotional expenditures to a minimum.
I believe the best way to accomplish this goal is to encourage a settlement. It is better to compromise and settle your case with certainty, rather than to risk the unknowns of litigation at great expense. Today's legal environment provides a wide range of settlement options for clients, ranging from mediation and settlement conferencing to binding arbitration. Together, we will explore all of the options available, discussing the pros and cons of each. I will then rely on you to make the final decision about the overall conduct of your case. I never forget that I work for the benefit of my clients and not vice verse!
Sometimes, circumstances leave no other choice but to litigate disputes in court. When that situation arises, I promise that I will be a zealous advocate for you. Ardent preparation, attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the facts of your case are hallmarks of my litigation practice. While a lawyer can never guarantee the outcome of a hearing or trial, I can guarantee that I will be very responsive to you, doing my best to promptly answer telephone calls and being timely in the production of my work. The practice of law is a service business and I always strive to be efficient, knowledgeable and compassionate to provide you with the highest level of service possible.
Finally, I value honesty, integrity, compassion and common courtesy. A strong and successful representation of your case is always consistent with being polite and compassionate, especially where children are involved. Please feel free to give me a call at 425.462.5151. Thank you for taking the time to visit my web site. I look forward to helping you chart your course through the legal challenges ahead.