Some people love drama. Some people love to fight. But when it comes to fighting in the legal arena, it usually does neither side any good to go to battle in the courtroom. Placing your case in the hands of a judge or jury is sometimes necessary. But usually, the unpredictability of trial, along with its financial and emotional costs, are usually a price not worth paying unless absolutely necessary.
After being around litigation as a judicial law clerk and a litigator in the courtroom for over 10 years, I’ve seen firsthand how settlement allows the parties to move on in a dignified manner. I’ve also seen how trial can leave both parties scratching their heads as to why the ruling was so confusing. The secret truth to most courtroom verdicts, particularly judicial, is that no one gets everything they want and all sides often pay far too much a price for the verdict they receive.
For this very reason, I began studying mediation. My role as a mediator is to main neutrality at all times. Taking the time to probe into what really motivates each side can lead to a settlement that both parties can live with without remorse. Depending on what studies you read, between 80 – 95% of mediations end in settlement. When you decide your own case, it is a decision that puts aside risk and ends the fight in a dignified manner.
My role as an attorney is different in nature but with the same goal: to end the fight quickly and with the best results possible for the client. When I represent a client, we work together with what I call “wolfpack mentality” to find solutions to the legal issue you are experiencing. No lawyer will know your case like you do no matter how much you pay them, and so it is imperative that you are involved throughout the entire process. My promise to you is to keep you well-informed and treat you with the dignity that you deserve, while also not sugarcoating the truth. I tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
I sincerely hope that you choose my firm for your legal needs. A suitable compromise is always the number one primary goal, and I look forward to assisting you in finding that compromise in whatever role I am retained in to facilitate that purpose.
With Kind Regards,
Richard J. Wolff
Wolf The Lawyer 