The answer is almost always YES! Good cases are lost because people think things like: "I am in the right", "Everyone knows he did it", "I have witnesses". None of these things matter if you don't know how to get them in front of the Court, Judge, or Jury. Almost all Courts hold you to the same standard of knowledge of the laws and the rules as professional attorneys. This means that being right doesn't really matter.. This means even though everyone else knows he did it, you may not be able to tell the judge what everyone knows. And lastly, this means that even with witnesses you have to know how to have them properly found, noticed, served, subpoenaed, and professed to the opposing counsel in the proper time as required by law. It doesn't matter if it is criminal, civil, family, contract, whatever, the rules apply. Unless you are in a small claims or JP court, you need an attorney, Even then you have the advantage if you have an attorney. The old adage I use around my office when asked this question is "You can be the smartest, wisest, well known, good looking, and well read person in the world, but when going to Court without a lawyer you are the equivalent of the smartest, wisest, well known, good looking, and well read Roman slave or criminal in the ancient Coliseum where you are basically naked and unarmed and everyone else is either a wild animal or a well armored and well armed Gladiator." You have the same chances of survival in both situations. I hope this short article brought the point home. Good luck and God Bless. Bert Steinmann.

Jeremy Coe is a fourth-generation East Texan. He graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1991, where he was selected as “Best All-Around Boy.” After being awarded a Presidential Scholarship, Jeremy attended Tyler Junior College, where he was elected President of Phi Theta Kappa, the national junior college honor society, and served as an Editor of the TJC Apache newspaper. Jeremy graduated magna cum laude from TJC in 1993 with an associate’s degree in journalism. Jeremy was also selected in 1993 as one of 20 “Academic All-Americans” and was featured in USA Today newspaper. Jeremy was also selected as a Presidential Scholar at the University of Texas at Tyler, where he worked as an Editor of the UT Tyler Patriot newspaper and won awards in regional Moot Court competitions. Jeremy graduated magna cum laude from UT Tyler in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, which he speaks, reads, and writes with fluency. Jeremy studied law at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where he competed in Mock Trial and Moot Court competitions. He also took courses in Mexican law in Spanish at a law school in Guanajuato, Mexico. Jeremy graduated from Texas Tech School of Law in 1998. Upon graduation from law school, United States District Judge William M. Steger selected Jeremy in 1998 as a briefing attorney or “law clerk,” where he learned courtroom procedure, legal research, and observed some of the best trial attorneys in East Texas. Seeing great trial lawyers inspired Jeremy to seek a position with a plaintiff’s personal injury firm, and he went to work in 2000 for the Law Office of Stephen Woodfin in Kilgore, Texas. While working for Mr. Woodfin, Jeremy gained jury trial experience and learned personal injury and insurance law while helping plaintiffs recover damages from injuries due to automobile accidents and premises liability.

Kimberly Player Washington is a family law attorney who joined the firm in 2015. After beginning her legal career in the areas of family law and general civil representation, Kimberly worked as a legal consultant for Hewlett-Packard. She changed her practice focus when she realized that what she valued most about legal work was the ability to help people in their times of need. Today, she draws upon her extensive legal background to assist clients with a broad range of family-related legal matters. She is particularly passionate about helping parents protect their relationships with their children and make important decisions with their children’s long-term best interests in mind. A significant portion of Kimberly’s practice is devoted to representing clients in divorces and related matters. This includes representing clients at all stages of the divorce process, from pre-divorce planning through informal settlement negotiations, court-ordered mediation, and, when necessary, litigation in court. Kimberly also represents clients in post-divorce enforcement matters (such as enforcement of parents’ rights to visitation and child support), and she has helped many clients overcome challenging issues related to property distribution, financial support and parental rights. Kimberly represents clients outside of the divorce context as well. She has helped protect mothers’ and fathers’ rights in adoption and conservatorship proceedings, and she has handled numerous cases involving the custody rights of unmarried parents. She also represents parents and other family members regarding a broad range of other family-related legal issues. Whether Kimberly is drafting a prenuptial agreement, helping to establish paternity or simply helping a client better understand his or her circumstances, she takes the same personal, compassionate and strategic approach regardless of the specific issues involved.

With over 15 years of experience representing clients charged with DWI and other criminal charges in Tarrant County and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Craig A. Dameron has been recognized by his peers as a top criminal defense attorney. Contact the Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney online or call 817-222-0624 for a FREE consultation.

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Sean P. Acker graduated from the Texas A&M School of Law in 2009 after earning his Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas. Prior to starting his own practice, Sean gained experience at the Law Office of Alice Bower as the Managing Bankruptcy Attorney for nine years. He has assisted thousands of clients in solving their financial issues, and has continued that practice at Acker Warren P.C. His concentration on bankruptcy law includes chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, repossessions and more. To setup your free consultation with a Arlington Bankruptcy Attorney, visit online or call 817-752-9033.

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Dale L. Trimble, the owner, and principal of The Trimble Firm, P.L.L.C., is one of the few lawyers in the State of Texas who is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law. Trimble was certified in both these specialties in 1995 and has maintained his certification in both areas since that time. Trimble remains active in trying all forms of civil trial and personal injury matters.

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My practice is limited exclusively to the representation of Social Security claimants and people who have suffered injuries due to the actions or fault of others. I have handled Social Security claims since 1994 and began practicing Social Security law exclusively in 2003. I do not dabble in family law, criminal law, real estate, etc. I know many people who handle other areas of law, and can certainly point you in the right direction if the need arises, but if you are having problems getting your Social Security benefits, been injured by another person's actions, or just have questions, give me a call. My practice is based in Houston, TX and I have represented over 1500 Social Security claimants throughout Metro Houston, the Gulf Coast of Texas, East Texas and the Brazos Valley. My goal is to make sure that qualified applicants receive the benefits to which they are entitled, and my entire practice is dedicated to making this happen. I take a very hands-on approach with all clients. I handle all initial client interviews, speak with you directly through all phases of the claims process, handle any appeals which may be necessary, and personally prepare you for and represent you at your hearing if one is needed. I am available to answer your questions at any stage of the claims process, even if you have not yet filed a claim.