The Martino Law Philosophy
I am an attorney with over 20 years of experience. If you are going through a difficult time, I can be a stabilizing force to help you get out of your situation. I am diligent and conscientious. I do not grandstand or play upon your fears. I will be honest with you about your legal matter, and I will be honest when dealing with the court and the opposing side, but I will always advocate for your interests. In advocating for your interests, keep in mind that a judge will tune out if he or she believes that we are not being reasonable, so it is paramount that we prepare a strategy that has a chance to be successful. In developing a strategy for your case, we will realistically discuss the prospects of your case, even if it means telling you something that you do not want to hear.
Look out for attorneys who overemphasize the need to be “aggressive.” While it is important to pursue your best interest aggressively, we must first carefully reflect on and identify your best interests in your case. One of the responsibilities of an attorney is to be a “counselor” of law. Therefore we will discuss your situation and come up with a strategy that is effective, efficient, and in your best interest. It is just as important to look at the risks associated with any particular course of action, as well as the rewards. In particular, with family law, I do not believe in “punishing” the other side as an end in and of itself. However, if we pursue a course of action in your best interest and that gives you an advantage over the other side, this is perfectly acceptable. With family law, if you have young children, please remember that the case is never really over until the youngest child turns 18 or graduates high school. If it is possible to work out an arrangement that everyone can live with, that will save an enormous amount of time, money, and emotion for you and your children.