Dealing with the law is unfamiliar territory for many individuals. As such, knowing how to find the right attorney for your situation can be challenging. The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) can help you understand the benefits of selecting a local general practice in Williamson County to help you deal with many Texas legal issues.
- What are the benefits of a general practice attorney over one who specializes in one area of the law?
- Is an attorney from a large, big city general practice firm better than a lawyer from smaller local firm?
- What should I look for in a general practice attorney?
What are the benefits of a general practice attorney over one who specializes in one area of the law?
In many cases, your legal issues extend beyond just one area of the law. For example, obtaining a Williamson County divorce requires an understanding of local family law. But, if physical abuse is involved, or if a child has acted out due to family issues, your attorney may need an understanding of Williamson County criminal law or even juvenile defense, as well. An attorney with experience in general practice in Williamson County has the skills needed to handle the divorce and related issues, as well.
An additional benefit of retaining a general practice attorney is the relationship you build once you have worked together. Just as you establish a relationship with a family doctor, it makes sense to be able to contact a Williamson County lawyer you know and trust when you have a variety of legal issues or questions.
Is an attorney from a large, big city general practice firm better than a lawyer from smaller local firm?
Most individuals facing legal issues look for skilled, personalized attention. In many cases, large firms have large caseloads, using paralegal and administrative assistants to prepare cases, keep contact with their clients, and answer questions. Attorneys in smaller Williamson County, TX law firms are more likely to handle their client cases themselves. Your questions are answered directly by your own attorney, who also handles every aspect of your case from beginning to end.
Convenience is another consideration. If you live in Round Rock, TX, you can save time and stress when you travel to the office of a Round Rock attorney instead of commuting to and parking in the city. It is also easier to drop by your attorney’s office if they are in your immediate area.
What should I look for in a general practice attorney?
Most people recognize the need for an experienced attorney who understands state and local laws. However, many people fail to recognize how important compassion and communication are to achieve successful resolution to their cases. At first glance, an attorney who discusses your case using legal terminology seems impressive. But you need to make many important decisions for your situation. Your Williamson County general practice lawyer must be able to communicate your options clearly and answer your questions promptly until your case has been successfully concluded.
At the Round Rock, TX law firm of Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, LLP, our attorneys understand how stressful legal issues can be. We treat every client as an individual, communicate clearly, and can even recommend any outside resources you may need to get through a difficult time in your life.
Contact a Round Rock Attorney
The Law Office of Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, LLP will provide you with quality legal service. If you or someone you know needs experienced representation in a criminal or family law matter, contact us online or by phone at 1-888-463-0690.
Rippy, Henderson & Taylor, LLP
3000 Joe DiMaggio Boulevard, Suite #4
Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: (512) 310-9500
Fax: (512) 310-2580
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Courts in Williamson and Travis Counties in Texas are looking more and more to Section 107 social studies to provide answers to judges looking to determine custody of children since the legislature outlawed filing choices of conservators by children over the age of 12 as of September of 2009. Now the way for the voice of the child to be heard is often through these social studies, although even where a social worker recommends one parent over the other, that recommendation is not binding on the Judge and the Judge has gone against that expert recommendation where one side has a worse criminal record than the other side and where the suit is a modification and the child is doing fine with one parent but the social worker just thinks the child could or would do better with the other parent.
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At least in Williamson and Travis Counties in Texas, Judges like to impose on the parties to a divorce or custody suit a Section 107 evaluation so that an expert who can go to the homes of the parties can recommend things to the Judge and see things that a Judge would never see from the bench in a mere one day trial. The bad news is that these studies are not always followed by the Courts, especially where one of the parties has even been accused of family violence, as opposed to convicted, and where the child is doing pretty well in his or her current environment. The two ways to get around these studies if you don't like the results are criminal activity if it's significant, and what the parties were doing prior to the social study, if the kids are doing fairly well the Court won't fix what isn't broken, even if it might be in the child's "best interest" to do so.
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Williamson County, Texas Judges do consider the disposition of DWI, and other criminal matters, when deciding who the "better" parent is for determining custody...so be very careful when plea bargaining any criminal case during a divorce or paternity action...hence our firm's general rule of "don't take a DWI except from a jury."
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