{"id":441,"date":"2010-12-21T16:51:50","date_gmt":"2010-12-21T16:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fresnolawyerblog.com\/?page_id=441"},"modified":"2010-12-21T16:51:50","modified_gmt":"2010-12-21T16:51:50","slug":"trial-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/fresnolawyerblog.com\/?page_id=441","title":{"rendered":"Trial Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Diplomacy, confidence,\u00a0and tact are the hallmarks of an experienced, professional trial attorney. Negotiation is a learned skill. \u00a0We devote ongoing attention to the best methods and practices to achieve an effective, satisfactory resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Trial is the place where contracts and other obligations are tested. \u00a0We treat lawsuits like other business matters, meaning that we help you evaluate your return on investment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">My trial practice focuses on:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Contract cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Real estate lawsuits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Disputes between business owners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Corporate and partnership lawsuits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Probate and inheritances<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Will and trust disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">What we\u00a0don&#8217;t handle:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Slip and fall<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Personal injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Divorce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">Worker&#8217;s Compensation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">We don&#8217;t chase ambulances: \u00a0we don&#8217;t file class action lawsuits: \u00a0we don&#8217;t seek big contingency fee cases. \u00a0Other attorneys handle these matters. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">When you engage us to handle yourlawsuit, we will protect your objectives and goals while also considering ROI from your financial investment in the lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: MS Reference Sans Serif; font-size: medium;\">During a trial, your attorney plays an important role in the outcome of the verdict. \u00a0Trial lawyers are there to counsel and advice you when it comes to legal rights and obligations. 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