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Every legal matter is different, reflecting the differing
needs of each client, the different types of law, and the
different personalities of the other parties. Brandli Law
utilizes a flexible approach to each case to address these
differences. However, there are some elements to the Brandli
Law approach that exist in every matter. They include:
- A
focus on ethics. Brandli Law takes an ethical approach to
every case, ethically dealing with our client, opposing
parties, the judge, and third parties. This focus on ethics
ultimately develops a reputation that benefits our clients,
even those that are facing a fight. Judges listen more
carefully to a lawyer they can trust. Opposing attorneys are
easier to work with when they respect our client’s attorney.
Brandli Law’s reputation goes to work for our clients, who are
purchasing the good will Brandli Law has in the legal
community.
- A focus on legal knowledge. Key to succeeding in
any matter is a thorough understanding of the applicable law.
One might think that all attorneys understand the law. But, as
some attorneys will admit, too many lawyers have only enough
knowledge to get by. At Brandli Law, we recognize that an
excellent legal practice places a high value in legal
scholarship. Thorough legal knowledge helps to educate judges,
to keep opposing attorneys in line, to avoid future problems
with legal documents, and to counsel clients in the right
direction, all beneficial to the client. If we do not know the
answer, we find it.
- A focus on legal research. A person not
familiar with legal study would likely be surprised just how
much law there is. If put into books, the law applicable in
Washington would fill a room larger than any of our
courtrooms. Brandli Law invests in the research tools
necessary to find and analyze all applicable law. Many
attorneys do not make this investment. And, we do not pass the
fees we pay to research services on to our clients.
- A focus on persuasion. An attorney’s art is communication.
Whether it is negotiation of a contract or a settlement, or
arguing a client’s position to a judge or jury, effective
communication can make the difference in a case. Communication
is effective only if it addresses the human side of the
audience. While we emphasize the knowledge necessary to know
what to say, we are not satisfied unless we can say it
persuasively.
- A focus on our client. As much as some lawyers
would like to think of the practice of law as a formula, it is
anything but. Each client comes to us in a different situation
with different needs and goals. Often, the matter that a
client brings to us is emotional. We listen to each client
throughout our relationship, and we conform our representation
to the client’s needs and desires. If the client wants to
defend his rights, we fight for those rights. If the client
wants an amicable settlement, we negotiate in that vein. If
the client wants a simple will, we add to it only as necessary
to protect those simple wishes. And, we return our calls and
always keep our clients informed. We exist to serve our
clients, and we never forget that.
- A focus on friendliness.
It may seem odd for a lawyer to advertise a friendly approach. Afterall, much of what a lawyer does each day involves
conflict: either resolving it or avoiding it. However, when
representing a client to others, whether they be opposing
parties, judges, juries, or third parties, a friendly approach
is always more effective than the alternative. There is
something to the saying, “You catch more flies with honey than
with vinegar.” Do not mistake Brandli Law’s friendly approach
as soft. The plain fact is, we can protect a client’s rights
and represent her interests in a friendly way more effectively
than we can by upsetting all concerned.
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