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     WILLIAM BRENDGARD ATTORNEY AT LAW VANCOUVER WASHINGTON 360 433 7444

 

      

 

 An attorney or lawyer, to be an effective advocate, will get to know the client's situation

thoroughly. While we always promote common ground and settlement, often agreement is just out

of reach. A lawyer's office will gather evidence, define the issues and present facts in a meaningful way. 

Then a plan or strategy is developed where the client will choose what actions we take.

 

Family dynamics and personal aspects are recognized in the law, especially when children

are involved.  The child's best interest is the often-heard philosophy in court. Every judge is

bound to place the childrens interest first, ahead of adults.  The lawyer will help present their

client's ideas and information about the family to make the judge confident in this parent's ability.

 

Lawyers want to take the right approach not only to the problem at hand, but to whoever else

is involved in the client's matter. As much as people vary, so do legal cases.  During the lawyer's

day working on various matters, legal actions can range from diplomatic, kind, and carefully

worded offers of settlement; to the next case that calls for urgent tactics to be employed to stop

injustice or to prevent harm. 

 

Difficult issues or conflicts can arise about property or debts, support or finances,

creative and sensible ideas will help the parties resolve them. The lawyer will be organized

so different options are clearly defined. People can then stay realistic and be fair.

A lawyer is a reliable listener, ready to discuss and explain, to help find the best outcomes. 

 

 

 

Time spent by attorneys and assistants for working with you on your case

is paid usually by the hour.  A client should ask for the best rate and compare

fees between different offices.  A confident and experienced lawyer can get the

expected results for most clients under the estimated fee.

 

Clients should expect not to be charged unreasonable rates, and should always

ask the office for specific and detailed descriptions of actual time spent in the legal

matter. This will help both lawyer and client keep costs in control. The client should

know the basis for the law firm's fee, whether hourly or flat rates.

 

Ask the lawyer to give estimate the costs and attempt to stay within budget.

Most office ask for fees paid in advance.  Money belongs to the client until it is earned

by the lawyer. Funds are held in a trust account until needed for future charges.

 

       

       

Law offices charge for their time spent in such things as

  • meetings, conferences with client, opposing party
  • reviewing documents and drafting legal papers
  • telephone and email communications, letters
  • legal research, investigations, developing strategy
  • court appearances at motion hearings and trials                 

 

What else should a lawyer do? 

 

  • help resolve disputes by negotiating with an opposing party
  • remain and appear professional, reasonable and fair
  • diligently examine and investigate to seek truth
  • counsel the client as to personal and social considerations
  • obtain court orders when necessary
  • use strategy, timing, legal process and rules to restore order and find justice
  • competently prepare documents that are effective, accurate and complete                                        

  

 

 

Your legal experience does not have to be expensive and stressful. 

This law office strives to provide the best service at a reasonable cost.

 

 

 

Schedule a Free Office Consultation 

for a Helpful Perspective on your Situation.                

Call 360 433 7444   or email

 

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William Brendgard enjoys his seventeenth year of practice as a family law attorney, and has been a trusted advisor for hundreds of people in their personal legal matters.  Areas of special interest include community property, child custody, parent and nonparent rights, spousal maintenance, and prenuptial agreements.

William Brendgard also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem to evaluate families and recommend judicial decisions for the best interests of children.  Years of experience, dozens of such cases, and 26 hours of formal training have qualified him to serve in the special role of the child's own advocate.