I tremendously enjoy operating a small law firm which provides me the opportunity to work one-on-one with each client.  My approach to each case varies depending on the type of case.

In accident, personal injury, business and insurance litigation, and dairy damage cases, you have to prepare the case from the onset for a contested jury trial.  I believe in attempting to negotiate/mediate matters if that will yield the most favorable outcome for my client.  However, the opposing individual, corporation, or insurance company needs to know that we mean business and are willing to present the matter to a jury to secure justice as necessary.

As a partner in my previous firm, one of my law practice areas included representing dairy farmers throughout the country in stray voltage and other dairy damage cases against electric utilities, milking machine companies, feed cooperatives, and large insurance companies.  In representing dairy farmers in these complex cases, I competed against high-powered law firms and attorneys in many states throughout the United States.

This unique legal experience provided me with valuable insight into effectively presenting cases.  I have also undertaken advanced mediation/negotiation training and have participated in/conducted hundreds of mediations.  I believe this experience results in my clients in obtaining the upper hand in favorably resolving cases prior to trial.

In social security disability matters, resolving the cases through negotiation or mediation is not an option, and so it is important from the start to prepare for the hearing with the Administrative Law Judge.

My approach to family-law matters is somewhat different than my approach to civil-litigation matters. In family matters, my style, at least initially, is not overly aggressive.  This is because in most family cases, the best results can be achieved through negotiation or mediation.  Achieving a positive result without protracted litigation not only keeps attorneys’ fees and costs low for the client, but also allows the person to move on with their life.  This is often the best of both worlds.  However, if the opposing party or opposing counsel will not agree to settle on acceptable terms, I aggressively represent my client’s interests at trial.

Barb and I have practiced family law for the majority of our careers.  In 2008, when Barb and I established our new firm, a local Judge referred to our new firm as a “Family Law Powerhouse”.  Barb and I enjoy collaborating on family law cases and discussing creative options to favorably resolve cases.

I am very focused on obtaining favorable results for each and every client of mine.  This commitment to obtain successful outcomes for my clients is a strength of mine and a strength of our firm.