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It may surprise you to hear an attorney say this, but we would prefer to help people avoid going to court. Sure, our firm has extensive bench and jury trial experience with complex cases dealing with breach of contract, personal injuries, wrongful death, business litigation, and fire cases. Our client list also includes people who have been sued and those pursuing claims, and in many instances, civil litigation was unavoidable and necessary. But ask any of our attorneys which wins we take the most pride in, and you’ll quickly hear stories about how we avoided civil litigation entirely and still

Divorce mediation helps opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution to their case rather than deal with the unfortunate consequences of courtroom litigation. For the most part, those who choose mediation will do all they can to reach an outcome that works for everyone — even with property division and child-related matters (child support, custody, and visitation). But what happens if emotions run high and the temperature in the room rises? How can you quickly resolve conflict? As a neutral third party, the mediator’s job is to help keep the peace. But they cannot do it alone. Your

You and your spouse just got into a heated argument. Both of you said some mean things, but your unsavory statements, in particular, really cut deep. In the heat of the moment, you feel like you won the argument. However, after a little time has passed, you realize just how much you hurt your spouse. You are remorseful and want to apologize for what you said/did, yet you are unsure how to ensure an effective and heartfelt apology. We do not blame you for feeling this way. Apologizing is often far from enough — especially if your relationship is on

When you want to pass your assets and other belongings onto someone else after you die, you choose a beneficiary. Most people automatically list their spouse, children, or sibling, while others might include a charity or nonprofit. This is an essential piece of estate planning, and congratulations if you already made those selections. But please also remember to include a contingent beneficiary. Most people have an estate planning attorney to ensure this important task is completed. Sadly, others either overlook it, are unaware they need one, or fail to know the difference between a beneficiary and a contingent beneficiary. What

If you are thinking about ending your marriage or have already been served with divorce papers, it is important that you have the right people to look out for your best interests during the divorce process and provide advice so that you always make informed decisions. For the most part, that person will always be your family lawyer. But depending on your situation and who you have in your life, you may also receive free and perhaps unsolicited advice from friends, family, and other trusted professionals along the way. Some of that advice will be tremendously valuable, while others may