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18 December

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What Should You Bring to Your Initial Consultation?

in Divorce Law News, Family Law, Lawyer’s Advice, Legal Advice, Parenting

To better understand what you should bring to your initial consultation, it Is necessary to understand what an initial consultation with an attorney is designed to accomplish. There are several things to consider: An initial consultation is not a time when an attorney will be giving direct advice involving your potential case. Instead, it a time for you to present the reasons you need an attorney and for the attorney to listen and make suggestions as to how he or she can be of help in getting you the outcome you hope for. As no one can know the mind...

08 December

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Why an Attorney Will Not Give You Legal Advice in a FREE Consultation

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Alimony, Divorce Law News, Family Law, Lawyer’s Advice, Legal Advice, Parenting

When considering this question, the first thing to clarify is the difference between advice and information. Advice: as defined by online Find Law states, “Legal advice refers to the written or oral counsel about a legal matter that would affect the rights and responsibilities of the person receiving the advice. In addition, actual legal advice requires careful analysis of the law as it applies to a person’s specific situation—as opposed for speculation based on generic facts.” Here an attorney would learn the specific facts of a client’s case and do research to determine how best to proceed. Often just getting ready...

30 October

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The Dangers of Not Following Your Lawyers Advice

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Divorce Law News, Family Law, Legal Advice, Uncategorized

As with any situation where you have asked for advice and then decide not to follow it, there will usually be consequences. The effect of not following your lawyer’s advice, however, can really make a difference in the desired outcome of your case. Here are some likely consequences that may occur: Probably first and foremost is the fact that by not following your lawyer’s advice, you significantly harm the lawyer-client relationship. Your lawyer is working hard for you, and when you decide to no longer pay attention or listen to his or her advice, you give the impression you no longer...

The Dangers of Not Following Your Lawyers Advice

07 October

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Google, a Clients Worst Enemy

Posted by Grant Gisondo

in Family Law, Legal Advice, Uncategorized

There are few people today who are not familiar with a computer and/or phone on which they can search the web via Google to find answers for almost any question they can imagine. While this is an excellent source of information and often very helpful, it can also be a detriment to getting answers that are really the truth. In the area of information regarding legal issues, Google can sometimes be misleading. From an attorney’s standpoint, Google can be a client's worst enemy. When an attorney is handling a case for a client, he or she will have the education needed...