Running a law firm can result in having to balance various competing interests. One of the most interesting quandaries that a law firm can face is realizing that employees almost always want to get paid more, while clients...more
During the Civil War, President Lincoln was frustrated with the performance of General George McClellan. One of his chief complaints with General McClellan, as he put it, was that he had a case of “the slows.” Instead of...more
Most individuals would like to resolve their divorce or family law case outside of court. The problem is that many do not agree on all issues in play in their divorce.
When individuals think about how to get to an...more
When individuals are going through a divorce, most want to settle their case amicable short of a trial. Practically, this does not happen in every circumstance.
In some cases, parties are just not able to settle their case....more
When an individual is going through a divorce, it can feel like their whole life is hanging in the balance. Many spend a lot of time worried about the future and what will happen with their life....more
When lawyers are selecting office space for their law office, the decision is often very difficult. For most lawyers, they want office space that sends a message. They want office space that is going to impress and attract...more
In a divorce or family law matter, emotions can often run high. It can cause parties to want to speak out or vent on social media.
To some, posting online can have a therapeutic impact. When others like or comment positively...more
When many are looking for representation in a divorce or family law matter, many are looking for a lawyer who can “win” their case. The term “win” is commonly used and very important to many....more
Making the decision to start a law firm is a big decision. The time, energy, hours, stress and heartache that it takes to keep the firm moving in a positive direction is more than most would imagine....more
Some wonder whether collaborative divorce is worth the cost. In other words, when they contemplate collaborative practice and the enlistment of a collaborative team, they see the potential for having to pay various...more
Divorce proceedings can already be contentious. It can difficult for many parties who are divorcing to reach a comprehensive agreement on all the issues in their case. But now pet custody might add another twist to Illinois...more