Answers to pressing questions on Family Law Family Matters by John Syrtash Why go to the expense of hiring a senior and experienced family law lawyer? 1. The knowledge gained after many years of practice not only means fewer mistakes. It means that if such a lawyer truly cares, then, even with the most complicated issues, a seasoned lawyer will know exactly what to do without wasting your time and money. Perhaps more importantly, he or she will know what not to do. more child related issues by my professional relationships than pontificating about the law before a Judge. Recently, we saved a child from being taken away by Children's Aid merely because we knew exactly what to say, which expert to hire and zero in on the right evidence. Persuasion is the key. John Syrtash B. A. (Hon.), LL.B. 4. Now, if such Counsel has to pontificate at a hearing then know this: a seasoned family lawyer wins respect with his seniority when he speaks in Court. His familiarity with a Judge and character proceed him. I've had many cases won just on the strength of our written materials that the Judge reads before we enter the Courtroom, rather than trying to act like Perry Mason. A senior "known" family law lawyer is often greeted by the Court before he even opens his mouth and commands respect. You can't pay enough for a lawyer who has developed that type of attention. Associate Garfin Zeidenberg LLP Family Lawyer & Mediator for 38 years 2. Half of his or her clients come from less experienced Counsel who either take too long or are not getting the right result. You don't always have to issue a court action. You may look for many alternative ways to solve a problem, like simply actually talking to the other side. I've taken my worst "enemy lawyers" for lunch and changed lives with a healthy exchange of views between a salad and the main course. Mr. Syrtash is Senior Family Law Associate to Garfin Zeidenberg LLP, celebrating 38 years as a Family Law lawyer this year. Suite 800, 5255 Yonge Street (at Norton) just north of Mel Lastman Square, Civic Centre Subway station, Toronto, ON M5G 16. 3. A good senior lawyer has to have a sense of humour, not because a client's suffering is a joke, but because he or she has seen it all and can more easily put almost any problem in perspective. Over the years he or she will also be more likely to have gotten to know the better real estate agents, valuators, child parenting assessors, parenting coordinators, mediators and Judges. Why go somewhere else and to someone who is not as well networked? I've solved 5. If you're losing your kid or can't get support from a deadbeat or are fighting a complex property split issue, why try and save money by relying on a "cheaper" hourly rate? With the right lawyer you have already won half the battle. John Syrtash can be reached at (416) 642-5410, Cell (416) 886-0359. On behalf of the partners and staff of Garfin Zeidenberg LLP we wish you and your family a Happy Hanukkah. Visit www.freemychild.com; www.spousalsupport.com; www.garfinzeidenberg.com. Neither Garfin Zeidenberg LLP nor John Syrtash is liable for any consequences arising from anyone's reliance on this material, which is presented as general information and not as a legal opinion. Sponsored by the Community for Jewish Culture of B'Nai Brith Canada. Answers to pressing questions on Family Law Family Matters by John Syrtash Why go to the expense of hiring a senior and experienced family law lawyer? 1. The knowledge gained after many years of practice not only means fewer mistakes. It means that if such a lawyer truly cares, then, even with the most complicated issues, a seasoned lawyer will know exactly what to do without wasting your time and money. Perhaps more importantly, he or she will know what not to do. more child related issues by my professional relationships than pontificating about the law before a Judge. Recently, we saved a child from being taken away by Children's Aid merely because we knew exactly what to say, which expert to hire and zero in on the right evidence. Persuasion is the key. John Syrtash B. A. (Hon.), LL.B. 4. Now, if such Counsel has to pontificate at a hearing then know this: a seasoned family lawyer wins respect with his seniority when he speaks in Court. His familiarity with a Judge and character proceed him. I've had many cases won just on the strength of our written materials that the Judge reads before we enter the Courtroom, rather than trying to act like Perry Mason. A senior "known" family law lawyer is often greeted by the Court before he even opens his mouth and commands respect. You can't pay enough for a lawyer who has developed that type of attention. Associate Garfin Zeidenberg LLP Family Lawyer & Mediator for 38 years 2. Half of his or her clients come from less experienced Counsel who either take too long or are not getting the right result. You don't always have to issue a court action. You may look for many alternative ways to solve a problem, like simply actually talking to the other side. I've taken my worst "enemy lawyers" for lunch and changed lives with a healthy exchange of views between a salad and the main course. Mr. Syrtash is Senior Family Law Associate to Garfin Zeidenberg LLP, celebrating 38 years as a Family Law lawyer this year. Suite 800, 5255 Yonge Street (at Norton) just north of Mel Lastman Square, Civic Centre Subway station, Toronto, ON M5G 16. 3. A good senior lawyer has to have a sense of humour, not because a client's suffering is a joke, but because he or she has seen it all and can more easily put almost any problem in perspective. Over the years he or she will also be more likely to have gotten to know the better real estate agents, valuators, child parenting assessors, parenting coordinators, mediators and Judges. Why go somewhere else and to someone who is not as well networked? I've solved 5. If you're losing your kid or can't get support from a deadbeat or are fighting a complex property split issue, why try and save money by relying on a "cheaper" hourly rate? With the right lawyer you have already won half the battle. John Syrtash can be reached at (416) 642-5410, Cell (416) 886-0359. On behalf of the partners and staff of Garfin Zeidenberg LLP we wish you and your family a Happy Hanukkah. Visit www.freemychild.com; www.spousalsupport.com; www.garfinzeidenberg.com. Neither Garfin Zeidenberg LLP nor John Syrtash is liable for any consequences arising from anyone's reliance on this material, which is presented as general information and not as a legal opinion. Sponsored by the Community for Jewish Culture of B'Nai Brith Canada.