For many people, going to see a lawyer about bankruptcy is a bit like going to see a dentist about a root canal. They put it off until the pain is almost unbearable. Almost half of my clients cancel their first appointments. Because I understand this apprehension, my primary goal at that first meeting is […]
Category: Clients
Q & A: Marital and Non-Marital Property
Q: How do I make sure a gift or inheritance I received, or something I owned before I got married, remains MY property if I end up getting divorced? A: You may have heard of prenuptial agreements, meant to protect each person’s separate property if they get divorced. Prenuptial agreements are signed before the wedding […]
Lawyers are people too
Don’t believe all the lawyer jokes. I am proud that most lawyers are caring human beings who are concerned about their clients as people and not just about making a living. And I am proud that the law sometimes does offer people a real remedy for injustice. Two of my proudest and happiest professional accomplishments […]