Guidelines Selecting Your Attorney At first glance you may not realize that, there are few, if any, areas of the law which are as complicated or all-encompassing as the practice of Family Law. For that reason, it is essential that you select an attorney who, while an expert in family law, is also familiar with other areas.
Family law deals with business and employment issues An attorney handling family law cases should be familiar with a variety of subject areas and legal principles as they apply to the operation of a business, the valuation of that business, economic factors and trends.
Family law deals with interpersonal relationships A basic understanding of psychology and its roles in the divorce and custody areas is required.
Family law deals with personal finance and taxes A detailed knowledge of the areas of taxation, and wills and trusts is essential.
Family law deals with personal liability issues These issues include not only assigning responsibility for the financial liabilities of the respective parties to a divorce, but also with liability for personal injury inflicted by one spouse upon another.
When it comes to the practice of family law, it is essential to find a practitioner with sufficient expertise in all of these areas. Fred Silberberg is such an attorney. Having handled a multitude of complex family law matters, Fred is familiar with a broad scope of areas that relate to family law.
The Personalized Approach Because the practice of family law involves the most personal aspects of an individual's life, it is important to select an attorney who can provide a client with the utmost in personal attention, and who is available and accessible when needed. Fred Silberberg prides himself on being accessible to his clients and communicating with them on a regular and timely basis.
Fred's availability underscores his attentiveness to his client's emotional needs which is of primary importance in a family law context. Clearly, there are few times in an individual's life as stressful as the termination of the marital relationship. Fred is involved in continuing education in psychology and counseling, and brings the benefit of this knowledge to his clients.
Certified Specialist in Family Law Because of the increasing complexity of family law cases, and the fast pace at which the law affecting these cases changes, such matters should only be handled by specialists. The State Bar of California has enacted a program for certifying attorneys as specialists in a few fields; family law is one of them. In order to obtain the specialization designation, an attorney must show proficiency in this area by having handled a sufficient number of cases with varying degrees of complexity. An attorney must also pass a written examination, and be approved by a peer review process. Substantial continuing education is also required. This process ensures that attorneys having the designation are well qualified to handle family law matters. Fred has been certified as a family law specialist by the State Bar of California.