Practice Philosophy

My commitment to my clients

I treat people the way I want to be treated.

Translated into action as a lawyer, that means I

• show up on time
• respond to inquiries promptly
• answer questions directly
• give my best advice
• do the necessary work (and no more)
• bill a reasonable amount
• ask for regular feedback on how I’m doing

You come to me because you need help with a legal problem. You need somebody who will listen carefully, ask pertinent questions, draw on a base of resources and knowledge, come up with an analysis, give you your options and recommendation, and then do what is necessary.

If you decide you want me to work for you, you will never see me bluster, sputter, or spout. I am not given to pretending I am the baddest, mad-dog strong-arm enforcer. I won't yell at you or your opponent or your opponent’s lawyer. My experience is that doing so simply results in more resistance overall, higher costs and aggravation to you, and more heartburn for me.

And after 25 years in this business, I realize that I can’t be all things to all people and that I can’t solve everyone's problems. So if I can’t help, I’ll tell you. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I’ll tell you, and either get it or send you to someone who may know. If I have bad news, I won't mince words. As my client, you deserve no less.

It’s that simple.