When an person consults an attorney it is usually a reactionary step rather than a precautionary measure.  This is a mistake, and in some cases a very costly one.  A couple examples show exactly what I mean:  1) A business whose salesman leaves with the most lucrative customers, only to find out that the non-competition agreement is useless in court. 2) The dream property sold out from under a purchaser who thought, incorrectly, that they had a valid contract. 3) A family who begins quarreling after the mothers death, never to speak to each other again over an inheritance.  These are just three situations where an investment in legal advise under $1000, would have saved over $30,000 in legal fees later - not to mention the loss of customers, family relations, and a life long dream.

As my father used to say, it's the 5 'P's:  Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.  I originally went into law to help people and I do my best work before a dispute arises.  I believe that a lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients and who gives them quality legal representation will have more clients than he can handle. 

Over the past several years, I have noticed that many of my friends and business associates are in need of legal help, yet many of them are intimidated by lawyers.

Who can blame them?

Leave it to the lawyers to complicate anything! I have identified three main barriers to getting legal help and designed my office to overcome them...

"I don't have enough time to meet with my lawyer..."

"Lawyers cost too much..."

"Which specialty do I need?..."