Lawyer Monthly Magazine - March 2019 Edition

How Important Is It to Hire an Aggressive Lawyer? Timothy Ash started his law practice in 1994 as a sole practitioner. After gaining valuable experience clerking for several Circuit Court Judges, Tim developed fierce trial and litigation skills during his clerkships having sat next to the judges and observing the judges preside over 100s of trials, motions, hearings, conferences during his almost three years. He speaks with Lawyer Monthly about how love heals all, especially in the heated, stressful journey divorce takes couples on. Targosz has partnered with Ash & Ash to provide nationally acclaimed financial wisdom for its clients. We have a team of financial analysts that design specific strategies for our clients. These strategies keep our clients focused on what is important which reduces anxiety. Financial planning also encourages the client to start building a new foundation for their future. How important is it for your attorney to know the judge, the friend of the court, the process? I have worked for three judges and have had an opportunity to interact with judges during their decision-making process. Judges want to be fair and they intentionally remain What is the traditional mode of divorce and family law litigation? Divorce is painful which causes bitter feelings of anger and hate. Traditional lawyers unwittingly encourage heightened litigation by focusing on your emotions rather than solutions. Traditional attorneys promise the litigant they will fight for your rights and give the possible new client all of the reasons why they should be hired over another attorney. I used TOUGHLITIGATOR.COM and a hokey slogan “Hire A Lawyer with Bite” pictured inside an alligator’s mouth. However, the court system focuses on the child(ren)’s best interest, or the equitable solution. If your focus is limited to your rights and NOT the best interest of the child(ren) or an equitable solution, the court system will reject your position. Being honest with people in love and with integrity is difficult and may cause me to lose a client, but it is the only way to establish a relationship that is built on the right foundation. A foundation that will withstand the storms that will occur during the litigation process. neutral when deciding a case. I question attorneys who tell a prospective client that they have a personal relationship with the judge, implying that hiring them will somehow bring an advantage to their case. I would recommend steering clear of such an attorney. In your nearly three decades of specializing in family law what is the most valuable experience and how have you applied it in representing clients today? There is no silver bullet. You are not going to hire the right attorney, draw the right judge, or receive some magical advice that is going to end your current circumstances. Your family law issue has been brewing for a long How important is it to hire an aggressive lawyer in your divorce case? The absence of an attorney with trial/litigation experience could be detrimental if the opposing spouse has hired an attorney who is experienced in litigation. An experienced trial attorney would be necessary to avoid a potential injustice. The important fact is that you do not confuse aggressive for self-directed. An aggressive attorney may be aggressive for all the wrong reasons. You want a powerful advocate; just make sure the attorney is advocating for positions that are greater than your own. What impact do finances have in the divorce process? Divorce cases are fraught with financial confusion and lack of direction. The law firm of Ash & Ash Legal Group has recognized the importance of financial planning. My wife, Patricia Ash recently formed a financial company, Ash Financial Group, LLC in 2015. We discovered that financial planning provides clients with a significant advantage in divorce. Additionally, Stan Being honest with people in love and with integrity is difficult and may cause me to lose a client, but it is the only way to establish a relationship that is built on the right foundation. 48 SUPER LAWYERS MAR 2019 www. lawyer-monthly .com

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