One Lawyer: A Path to Resolution

 

Our American adversarial multi-lawyer legal system is designed to resolve the worst of the worst cases. It works as well as any system could work —for those situations. What about the rest of us? 

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Many transactions —and even many disagreements —involve trustworthy people who are perfectly willing to negotiate in good faith and behave as adults. With One Lawyer's help, both people communicate and find solutions to their legal issues together, without fighting it out in public court. In divorce or other family law issues where both parties have sufficient trust in each other, complex parenting and financial decisions with enormous practical and legal implications often make a lawyer's help essential. Using One Lawyer for both sides is a less contentious and more cost-effective solution. 

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Here's how it works:

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Let's create your future without destroying your now

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I've been a divorce lawyer since 1990. Since 2004, I've worked with both people at the same time to settle and finalize their divorce by agreement. In this process, both of you hear, always at the same time, the good, the bad, and the ugly on both sides, with comprehensive legal advice for each of you. All communication with me or my office about your legal issues is with both of you at the same time.

 

You get the same or better guidance than you'd receive in separate lawyer consultations, but delivered with complete transparency so you can each clarify where you are coming from or what you need to know, on the spot. You help me understand each other and help each other understand me.

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This isn't a conflict of interest. I'll never represent either of you against the other. I don't communicate with either of you separately. When I represent you in court, I only file and present the documents we've all signed beforehand. You sign a waiver of conflict because there is none. We also openly address power imbalances and require the necessary documentation of financial issues, while maintaining the highest ethical standards. 

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The Power of Shared Wisdom

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It is a huge part of One Lawyer that all three of us discuss all of the facts and issues you are facing. Often, folks learn about vital issues and options they didn't even know existed. When useful, you both hear all the legal advice I provide about how the court could decide issues. I help you create solutions tailored to your situation and share ideas others have used to resolve similar conundrums. Sometimes, people come to One Lawyer with a pre-set agreement that won't work because it's inconsistent with the law. I never enter orders that I would not sign as a judge. With One Lawyer, we cooperate to forge a better path through this hardship than any of us could have known before. 

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In One Lawyer, we approach complex problems and issues together to find the answers that both of you can live with. We may not reach an agreement that either of you is thrilled with (this is normal), but we can find a solution that does the least damage to both of you and resolves your case without the expense and ugliness of fighting in court.

 

Both of you decide on the solution in One Lawyer. It is vastly better to get a result you chose with knowledge rather than in ignorance or with multiple lawyers or a judge, deciding for you. Unlike in a courtroom (or with some other lawyers), in One Lawyer, you learn together about the law and its underlying reasons, which reduces a lot of uncertainty and stress.

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Privacy and Relationships Matter 

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One Lawyer process minimizes the public display of your private information in court records. This protects you from those who would misuse your private information. One Lawyer also maximizes your opportunities to remain on civil and even favorable terms with each other, children, and other family members. This contrasts with family law court battles, which often devastate litigants and their longstanding relationships with one another and with relatives and friends.

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Smart Economics 

 

Why share an attorney? Beyond the obvious cost savings of splitting legal expenses, you avoid the substantial drain of litigation. We charge flat fees rather than you struggling with confusing, unpredictable hourly billing, so you know your costs upfront. While representing yourself might seem like a money-saving choice, it is agonizingly difficult. Also, legal mistakes can prove incredibly costly in the long run. One Lawyer offers professional guidance and protected rights for both parties at a fraction of the cost of traditional legal battles.

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A New Path Forward 

 

The traditional legal system has its place, but many disputes deserve a more cooperative and mutually aware approach. One Lawyer transforms legal challenges into opportunities for resolution. You receive the professional guidance you need while preserving what matters most: relationships, privacy, and peace of mind - while also saving you money.

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Consider this approach if you want:

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• Expert legal guidance without adversarial expense

• Privacy protection for sensitive matters

• Preservation of important relationships

• Professional handling of time-sensitive issues

• Cost certainty through fixed fees

• A guaranteed alternative to court battles when both parties commit to working together

 

One Lawyer offers more than dispute resolution—it provides a way to address legal challenges while building a better tomorrow. When you're ready to take a different path, we're here to help.

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