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Because the stakes are high in any divorce case, as your children and often a great deal of money are at issue, you need to ensure that the attorney you hire is capable and confident in representing your interests. Here is a list of suggested questions that a competent family law attorney will be able to answer, and how the attorneys at Shane and White, LLC, match up.
It is important to know how often your lawyer handles family law cases, so you can trust that he or she is current on the latest case law and procedures. Kenneth A. White and Lauren A. Miceli both focus their practices on family law. They have dedicated their careers to this area of the law.
Kenneth A. White is a Certified Matrimonial Attorney and Lauren A. Miceli has experience working in multiple courthouses, all within the family law division. They each have a strong background in family law that benefits their clients immensely.
If you need the help of a doctor to address a serious medical condition, you would likely seek out a Board Certified medical professional. Your potential divorce and family law matter is no less serious or important, and for that reason you should seek the assistance of a Certified Attorney.
Kenneth A. White is a Certified Matrimonial Attorney. Currently, fewer than 3 percent of active New Jersey attorneys hold any type of board certification. Certification requires that the attorney demonstrate a high level of experience, education, knowledge and skill in the area of law, as well as an unblemished reputation. The lawyer has also been positively rated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work. The lawyer must also pass an additional family law exam.
Before retaining a law firm, take a moment to think about the lawyer’s answers to your questions. How comfortable did you feel at the end of the conversation with the attorney? Did you receive direct and responsive answers to these questions? Do you feel at ease with the attorney?
Remember that the initial consultation is as much about you discovering whether the lawyer is a good fit for you as it is the attorney agreeing to take your case. Do not retain a law firm based on a big name alone. It is also important for you to feel comfortable working with the attorney to resolve personal and challenging family law matters.
Depending on the answers you received from the potential attorney, you should continue with requesting information regarding the fee structure used by the firm.
Take your time reading the Retainer Agreement, and read it carefully. It is a contract between you and your attorney. Upon signing the agreement, you will be obligated to pay for the services provided to you. Every attorney should provide you with sufficient time to review the Agreement in the law office or to take the agreement home to review it with friends or relatives prior to signing.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. This website is designed to provide general information only, and does not represent the opinions of Shane and White, LLC attorneys. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up to date with recent legal developments, verdicts or settlements. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your specific facts/circumstances/case. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and emails, but note that contacting us alone does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you would like advice regarding your individual situation, you should contact Shane and White, LLC. to schedule a consultation to obtain legal advice. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
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