As an Attorney, I am required to advance the interests of my client. Sometimes that doesn't appear clear from one perspective or another. Many, MANY times, the opposing party to litigation will try to convince my client that I am in fact NOT advancing their interests, but either I am working against them, or not working at all - claims of Dilly, Dally and Delay P.A.
What are my client's Interests? Perhaps a better description would be, my client hopes, dreams, and desires for their family. What my client wants, as the outcome of litigation is the primary "Interest" I must support. So long as my client is not seeking litigation just to harass the other side, or just to delay the inevitable resolution, I must follow the Client's direction.
A great note on Interests can be found here: http://be-fulfilled.org/post/2012/11/17/Helping-Clients-Understand-Interests.aspx
When you want the advice of an attorney, call me.
Don't be afraid to call; I assure you that many others have been in the same position and needed help. Bo Prosser likes to say the two most basic prayers are Please Help, and Thank you. I like that! Feel free to visit my website at www.aubreylaw.com and send me a message. You will be glad you did! Aubrey
Showing posts with label Specializing in Family Law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Specializing in Family Law. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! This has been a year of firsts, lasts and never mores!
Firsts included:
A personal best in the House of Hope Run Around the Pines 5K, followed by breakfast at my house served for many friends who also ran the race.
Scalloping around the Crystal River/Homosassa Gulf Coast. After the Deep Horizons explosion caused an Oil Spill (Hopefully Last and Never more) in the Gulf of Mexico, the State of Florida opened the Scalloping season early to ensure the maximum harvest possible prior to any potential oil contamination. My best description of Scalloping is a great underwater Easter egg hunt! Snorkeling in 5 to 25 feet of water watching for scallops may sound boring to many people, but I assure you, the first time you pick one up and find two or five more within arms reach, and the one begins snapping and swimming toward you, YOU WILL BE HOOKED! Unfortunately, when you clean your 5 gallons of scallops and realize only one meal's worth of result, you may be a little disappointed. However, the next time you order scallops in a restaurant, you might find a greater appreciation for their size and plumpness!
Finally, my brother and his wife had their First Child, a son, in October. I fear October may have signaled my parents' Last visit to Florida for a while! A new child brings all the wonder and potential of the world to bear on the family. I pray they will enjoy every possible happiness!
Once again, I look back over the year and see blessings I did not deserve, and trials I thought were undeserved! The richest blessings of all are the many friends I have been fortunate to encounter, some daily, some once in a lifetime. At Christmas I try to reflect on all these gifts and remember to say Thank you.
May God Richly Bless You this Season.
If you have need of an attorney, please do not hesitate to call me. 407-645-3297 or visit my website at www.aubreylaw.com
Firsts included:
A personal best in the House of Hope Run Around the Pines 5K, followed by breakfast at my house served for many friends who also ran the race.
Scalloping around the Crystal River/Homosassa Gulf Coast. After the Deep Horizons explosion caused an Oil Spill (Hopefully Last and Never more) in the Gulf of Mexico, the State of Florida opened the Scalloping season early to ensure the maximum harvest possible prior to any potential oil contamination. My best description of Scalloping is a great underwater Easter egg hunt! Snorkeling in 5 to 25 feet of water watching for scallops may sound boring to many people, but I assure you, the first time you pick one up and find two or five more within arms reach, and the one begins snapping and swimming toward you, YOU WILL BE HOOKED! Unfortunately, when you clean your 5 gallons of scallops and realize only one meal's worth of result, you may be a little disappointed. However, the next time you order scallops in a restaurant, you might find a greater appreciation for their size and plumpness!
Finally, my brother and his wife had their First Child, a son, in October. I fear October may have signaled my parents' Last visit to Florida for a while! A new child brings all the wonder and potential of the world to bear on the family. I pray they will enjoy every possible happiness!
Once again, I look back over the year and see blessings I did not deserve, and trials I thought were undeserved! The richest blessings of all are the many friends I have been fortunate to encounter, some daily, some once in a lifetime. At Christmas I try to reflect on all these gifts and remember to say Thank you.
May God Richly Bless You this Season.
If you have need of an attorney, please do not hesitate to call me. 407-645-3297 or visit my website at www.aubreylaw.com
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
"Specializing In" or One of Many Practice Areas: Selecting an Attorney
When you see an attorney advertising on TV or Billboards, what do you think?
Advertising has been a special problem for attorneys for decades. The First Amendment guarantees "Free Speech" but Bar Associations such as The Florida Bar place significant restrictions on what an attorney can say, when and to whom.
One area of concern to the bar is the "Specialist" or advertising an area of practice with "Specializing In" stated. For an attorney, becoming a "Specialist" means being Certified by the Florida Bar. To be certified, an attorney must devote more than 50% of practice for the previous 5 years to the given area. In Family Law, to advertise as Specializing in Family Law, the attorney must devote the Majority of practice to family law, pass a separate test in Family law, and must have at least two major hearings or trials per year to maintain proficiency.
To advertize "Specializing in Elder Law", one must be "Certified in Practice", devote the Majority of Practice to Elder Law, Pass a difficult test in addition to the Bar Exam, and devote many hours to continuing Legal Education in the area of Elder Law.
From reading this you see how it is virtually impossible to be a specialist in Family law and Elder Law at the same time.
My Practice focuses on both Family Law and Elder Law, but I am not a "Specialist." I devote about 1/2 my practice to each area, but cannot sit for either exam due to my significant practice in both areas. Additionally, Mediation and settlement of most Family Law matters prevents me from going to Trial in the requisite number of cases each year.
My practice is all about helping people and I enjoy my practice. While I'd like to be a "Specialist", for now, I will have to be happy serving my clients needs to the best of my abilities and let their referrals indicate whether I am fulfilling my calling.
If you need help with a family law matter or elder law matter, visit my website at http://www.aubreylaw.com/ or call me at 407-645-3297. I will be happy to assist you. Aubrey
Advertising has been a special problem for attorneys for decades. The First Amendment guarantees "Free Speech" but Bar Associations such as The Florida Bar place significant restrictions on what an attorney can say, when and to whom.
One area of concern to the bar is the "Specialist" or advertising an area of practice with "Specializing In" stated. For an attorney, becoming a "Specialist" means being Certified by the Florida Bar. To be certified, an attorney must devote more than 50% of practice for the previous 5 years to the given area. In Family Law, to advertise as Specializing in Family Law, the attorney must devote the Majority of practice to family law, pass a separate test in Family law, and must have at least two major hearings or trials per year to maintain proficiency.
To advertize "Specializing in Elder Law", one must be "Certified in Practice", devote the Majority of Practice to Elder Law, Pass a difficult test in addition to the Bar Exam, and devote many hours to continuing Legal Education in the area of Elder Law.
From reading this you see how it is virtually impossible to be a specialist in Family law and Elder Law at the same time.
My Practice focuses on both Family Law and Elder Law, but I am not a "Specialist." I devote about 1/2 my practice to each area, but cannot sit for either exam due to my significant practice in both areas. Additionally, Mediation and settlement of most Family Law matters prevents me from going to Trial in the requisite number of cases each year.
My practice is all about helping people and I enjoy my practice. While I'd like to be a "Specialist", for now, I will have to be happy serving my clients needs to the best of my abilities and let their referrals indicate whether I am fulfilling my calling.
If you need help with a family law matter or elder law matter, visit my website at http://www.aubreylaw.com/ or call me at 407-645-3297. I will be happy to assist you. Aubrey
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