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Eileen Avila Family Law and Mediation is exclusively focused on caring for and representing people who find themselves facing such an important transition. As an experienced litigator and mediator who is also trained in collaborative law, I will meet the specific needs of your case with skill and understanding. No two family law cases are the same. At our initial consultation, I learn about you and your family, in particular, what you value and wish to preserve post-divorce and what you want changed. Based on that discussion, we set reasonable goals for us to work towards together. No one can promise you specific results, but I can promise that I will work to resolve problems in the best way possible for you and your family.
840 Hinckley Road Suite 151 Burlingame CA 94010
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I have an extraordinary job. I love being a lawyer. I have the privilege of serving people I care about every day and get to use my mind, knowledge and experience to guide clients through some of the most difficult situations they will face. Becoming the best lawyer I can be is not a journey I take in isolation but one that involves each and every client. Every client is unique. Your experience is unique. My job is to understand, counsel and advocate. Your goals become my goals. Your fears and worries become my fears and worries. Together we try and figure out the best path to achieving your goals and how we can best minimize your fears or worries.
The attorney-client relationship is about listening and sharing, not dictating and forcing. I see so many lawyers forgetting that simple fact. Being a lawyer is about understanding the person in front of you. Who you are, what is important to you, and what do you want to achieve. It’s only when I understand you that I can truly help you see past all the fears, worries, challenges, and roadblocks. It’s only then that I can truly help you empower yourself and start again after a divorce, arrest, or life altering injury.
Some of my colleagues repeat the mantra that lawyers can only be effective when they specialize. I believe that to be nonsense and absolutely reject that conclusion. My reason for doing so is simple. I believe that working in a variety of, but related, practice areas prevents me from becoming “a divorce attorney,” or a “criminal defense attorney,” or a “personal injury attorney.” What do you think of when you repeat any of those labels? Probably not something positive. It may be because the minute a lawyer is labeled as one of those things I believe they become desensitized to the individual and their unique problems and personality. Instead they start to promote a cookie-cutter approach which tends to focus on maximizing profits for the lawyer rather than maximizing results for the client. I prefer being “an advocate” that happens to do divorce, criminal defense and personal injury work.
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We are a modern law firm providing comprehensive and dedicated legal representation in Fairfield County, CT.
What is a modern law firm? At Bayer & Black, we utilize modern technologies to enhance the attorney-client experience for our clients by reducing costs and expediting communication. This is done by: Client video conferencing meetings upon request; A cloud-based practice management system that when appropriate allows clients and the attorneys 24/7 access to the legal file in a secure environment regardless of location allowing to the firm to come to you if needed; credit card and wire payment options; An online intake system for divorce that allows you to prepare intake forms reducing unnecessary meetings and costly paperwork; and Use of email, text, and facsimile for transmitting and receiving documents as well as client contact.
Even simple legal matters can be scary to face alone. The good news is, you do not have to. At Bayer & Black, P.C., we are committed to providing our clients with sound and effective advice for whatever problem they are facing. We help our clients achieve their goals through effective representation. Kevin, Doug, and all of the team members at Bayer & Black, P.C. recognize each client is unique, and every situation they bring to us deserves individualized solutions. When you work with us, you will be provided with experienced, relevant, and trusted counsel. Unlike many other firms, our size allows us to provide some client matters alternative fee options, such as flat fee billing and installment plans, instead of hourly billing.
Our philosophy is to fully examine a situation to determine what the legal goals of our clients may be and work aggressively toward obtaining that outcome for them. At Bayer & Black, P.C., from our first phone call or meeting, we share our judgment and years of experience to advise on how best to meet our clients’ objectives in the most timely and cost-effective manner. We recognize our client’s opinion is valuable and needs to be respected, which is why our firm always takes the time to listen to their questions, comments, and concerns.
Every new client taken on by Bayer & Black, P.C. is treated uniquely and as an individual who is entitled to personalized attention. Our approach to each new matter is to gather all the information we need from the client and then set forth a good-faith explanation of the legal steps, time, and cost that will be required to competently handle your case or transaction. At the end of each case, we want our clients to know that they have made the right choice, which is why we work so hard to speak directly with you, aggressively defend your rights, and ensure that you receive the best possible outcome for your legal situation.
Why Choose Us
Whether facing a criminal charge, filing for divorce, writing a will, or buying a house or business, the legal process involved in the situation is a mystery to most people. Many law firms take advantage of that confusion to create fear, engage clients, and benefit the firm, but at Bayer & Black, P.C., we take the opposite approach. From the outset, we are committed to speaking with and educating our prospective clients about their situation, providing actionable advice, and helping them make the best decision for them—even if that means providing information so the client can handle their situation without an attorney or advising them not to hire us to represent them because they need a lawyer with specific expertise.
When it does make sense to hire us, we will bring our experience, compassion, and dedication to your unique case. We will work closely with you, keeping you informed every step of the way, and empower you to make important decisions regarding your case. We will fight aggressively to defend your rights in any legal situation, respect your decisions and will make ourselves available when and where you need us.
Do not hesitate to call us to set up a confidential consultation. We are happy to share our advice and to give you actionable information from our very first meeting. We will not withhold information to keep you coming back. We want to earn your trust as we help you resolve your legal matter to your satisfaction.
195 Danbury Road Suite 160 Wilton CT 06897
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Christina von Cannon Burdette is a licensed attorney and certified public accountant in Tennessee. She concentrates her practice on probate, estate planning, taxation and corporate law, but she is also very active in family law matters including divorce, alimony, custody, and guardianships.
Attorney Burdette received her B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting (double major) from Austin Peay State University. She earned her law degree from the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee where she served as the Managing Editor of the Law Review and was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in three classifications.
She is admitted to practice before all of the courts in the State of Tennessee. In addition, Ms. Burdette is a member of the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Memphis Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Burdette worked for several years as a Tax Consultant with the public accounting firm of Touche Ross (now Deloitte & Touche) in Dallas, Texas, where she earned her CPA license. She later served as the Assistant Manager, Federal Tax, for Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems. After completing her law degree, Ms. Burdette practiced law for nearly six years with the Memphis, Tennessee firm of Hanover, Walsh, Jalenak & Blair.
She and her family reside in Germantown, Tennessee .
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The Burdette Law Firm has been providing superior legal services to Tennessee individuals and businesses since 1998. Along with high professional standards we strive to offer our clients dedicated, caring and courteous service.
9056 Stone Walk Pl #201 Germantown TN 38138
5865 Ridgeway Center Parkway Suite 387 Memphis TN 38120
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Attorney Suzyn Card is a respected member of the Contra Costa County legal community. During more than a decade in practice, she has served notably as a court-appointed representative of parents and children in cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect, a juvenile defense attorney for young adults accused of crimes, and a family law advocate for individuals mired in the conflict of separation or divorce. Her practice serves clients throughout California. She stands prepared to take on cases involving family law, divorce, custody and support modifications.
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At the Card Law Firm, you get direct access to an family law and divorce attorney who personally responds to your questions and crafts solutions to your legal concerns. Direct access to your family law lawyer gives you peace of mind that comes with knowing that the lawyer you hire is the one who will handle the details of your case. This direct-to-lawyer approach is the strength and hallmark of the firm’s legal practice.
Communication and compromise form the basis for our settlement-oriented approach, which involves solving problems rather than allowing them to escalate into full-blown litigation. In the cases where peaceful resolution is simply impossible, we stand ready to represent you in court. Here, our approach involves hard-hitting advocacy that brooks no compromise. You should know, however, that once you head into the courtroom, costs inevitably rise and the burden falls on your lawyer to convince a judge to rule in your favor.
Escalating costs of litigation can often be traced back to a family’s failure to take a rational and even-handed approach to settlement negotiations. Our attorney makes it a priority to keep the emotions out of a highly-charged legal situation whether it is in regards to divorce or child custody to keep the costs reasonable.
1255 Treat Blvd. Suite 300 Walnut Creek CA 94597
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Criminal Defense Lawyer – DUI & DWI Attorney David Michael Good, P.C. Attorney at LawBiography
Experienced in State and Federal Courts in Virginia
I’ve spent my legal career fighting to protect others’ rights in state and federal courts in Virginia, and I’ve represented clients from many areas of Virginia as well as clients from throughout the United States and numerous foreign nationals in the state and federal courts in Virginia. I have practiced criminal and traffic law since 1999.
I also represent clients in Virginia expungement matters (petitioning a circuit court to expunge criminal charges that were nolle prosequi (or formally dropped), the client was acquitted, or the charge was otherwise dismissed).
Throughout my entire legal career my law offices have been in Virginia Beach or Norfolk, Virginia. I have practiced in all of the courts in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area, as well as many courts outside of the area. While I occasionally represent clients outside of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, my primary geographical areas of representation are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Northampton.
Unique Background
Before attending law school (1996 – 1999) I served as a U.S. Army Ranger (3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment), a city police officer (Lynchburg, Virginia), and as a Virginia state trooper. While I have been in private practice since graduating from law school and becoming a licensed attorney subsequent to the Virginia bar exam in 1999, I worked as an intern in the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Chesapeake Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney during law school.
I prosecuted numerous trials during my internship with the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney (during my third year of law school, while in the presence of a licensed attorney (prosecutor).
I believe that my combination of legal, law enforcement, and military experience provides me with a unique skill set to assist clients in their criminal and traffic law matters. I have litigated scores of cases since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1999, including high profile cases.
Strong Litigation Skills
I believe that I am an experienced, skilled litigator (trial attorney) with more than 20 years of courtroom experience in state and federal courts in Virginia. I have represented clients in jury trials in federal and state courts in Virginia. I represented a Somali national accused of piracy under the law of nations, among other charges in a federal jury trial, which was a case with national media coverage. I have represented clients in other federal jury trials accused of RICO, murder, robbery, conspiracy, firearms charges, etc.
I have represented foreign nationals in federal court from Belarus, Argentina, Mexico, Senegal, and another Somali national in a high profile piracy matter involving Americans on a yacht (S/V Quest). I have represented clients in numerous state jury trials accused of violent felonies as well as non-violent felonies.
While every case is unique and the results depend on a variety of factors, I have had jury verdicts that acquitted my clients of the charged crimes in a federal jury trial and state jury trials. I have represented hundreds of clients in trials before judges, which are known as bench trials. I have represented clients on appellate matters and argued before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and I have had cases in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Please remember that these case results do not in any way guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case undertaken by me.
Strong Negotiation Skills
Many serious criminal law cases do not go to trial – they are settled or agreed upon by plea agreement. While negotiations and trial work require different skill sets, I am well-experienced in both.
While I pride myself in being a litigator, or trial attorney, not every case does, or should, go to trial. Many cases can be resolved without the necessity — or expense — of trial. Part of being a skilled and experienced attorney is knowing when to recommend to a client that a case should be taken to trial.
The decision is ultimately the client’s to make, and it is not always an easy decision. I believe it is important that opposing counsel (the prosecutor) knows that his or her counterpart has extensive trial experience.
Principles
One of my fundamental principles is that I am honest. I always tell my clients the truth, whether it is what the client prefers to hear or otherwise. While the practice of law ultimately is a business, it is a profession, and it requires proper education, experience, legal skill, and the ability to talk to clients in clear, understandable, and candid terms.
It is essential that clients are aware of the potential perils that they may face by taking or not taking some course of action. Clients will receive an honest assessment of their legal matters from me at the initial consultation, and throughout my representation.
780 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 400 Virginia Beach Virginia 23452-7332