WHY CHOOSE US

We are genuine and empathic and often to no one’s fault but our own, we take cases personally and care deeply. We often tell our clients that they are not billed for our middle of the night thoughts and ideas — because those come all too frequently with our dedication. We take the time to get to know each client and we are invested in their short and long term success. We treat everyone with civility and respect and we do not skate against any ethical lines or rules of professional responsibility. Overall, we are always honest, persistent, communicative and beyond prepared.

LASTLY, WE ARE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAWYERS.

We offer free ~30 minute telephone or virtual confidential consultations.  During these consultations, we aim to demystify the legal process/legal issue at hand, answer general initial questions and further outline how we work, our billing and what the next steps would be, if and when we are retained. 

FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATIONS.

We offer daytime, evening and weekend client appointments, both in-person and virtually.

ACCESSABILITY.

Clients receive detailed monthly invoices showing exactly what work was performed, on what date, by whom, for how long and with a description of each task. We take great pride in our billing as our bills often serve as the tangible work product received by clients on a monthly basis.

CLEAR & TRANSPARENT BILLING.

We have no support staff (secretaries, paralegals or admins) so as a client, you exclusively work and communicate directly with your attorney(s) at all times and you can rest assured that only your attorney(s) are handling the drafting and preparation of your important legal documents and communications.

WORK DIRECTLY WITH YOUR ATTORNEY(S).

When you retain the firm, you retain the unique skill and mindsets of both Kristine and Monique, and two heads are always better than one (especially when done with efficient billing techniques).

UNIQUE, DYNAMIC TEAM APPROACH.

We are sharp, “i dotters and t crossers” and often over-prepared. We appreciate the challenge when we are occasionally underestimated. Time and time again, our efforts, preparedness, and our combined 33+ years of experience pay off in the details and position us to be effective on our toes in negotiations and in the court room.

OVER-PREPARED, DETAIL ORIENTED & THOROUGH. 

We are reasonable, realistic, and do not sugar coat the law, facts, or potential strengths/weaknesses or limitations to a matter.  We tell it like it is which helps manage client expectations from the start.  We do not make any guarantees or promises, as that would simply be unethical.  We also realize that not everyone has had a legal experience in the past.  Thus, we aim to answer questions in an easy-to-understand manner and educate clients on the law and applicable legal processes throughout their matter.

UPFRONT, DIRECT & INFORMATIVE.

We are dedicated to providing both proactive and responsive client communication and case updates, as well as including our client in our overall "legal team" approach with respect to strategy and decision making.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY.

We use modern technology and software to ease the client experience (or can use traditional methods, when preferred).  Thus, we efficiently manage our cases which helps ensure that your matter never “falls off the radar.” Moreover, we are not a “volume based” practice, meaning that we only accept the number of cases that we can effectively manage at any given time and your case will not be overlooked or put to the bottom of a pile. We also seek to resolve problems and conflict, rather than create more.  

FOCUSED ON EFFICIENCY, PROBLEM SOLVING & CONFLICT RESOLUTION.

Often times our clients are in the middle of an emotional roller coaster so it is imperative that we look out for our client’s overall well-being and best interests, including, but not limited to financially and emotionally. Practicing law shouldn’t always be about “winning” or coming out ahead financially because often times a client’s overall wellbeing, mental health and personal and family values are more important to success and should be considered at the forefront. Thus, we provide personalized and holistic legal counseling, strategic planning and guidance with respect to how best to achieve our client’s short- and long-term goals. We are considerate to the unique circumstances of each and every individual case, including the overall legal issues, as well as the financial and emotional issues and the vast array of personalities often involved.

PERSONALIZED, STRATEGIC, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EACH CASE.

When asked what sets us apart, it is simple - we care. And we don’t just say “we care,” we really, down to our cores, sincerely, care. We are deeply committed to our cases and clients, brainstorm about them both on and after hours and while we are together and apart. We invest the quality time and effort required in order to become intimately familiar with each client of the firm and we strive to make each client feel as if they are our only client, as reasonably as possible. We mean what we say and we do what we say we are going to do. 

COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL SERVICE.