Solving Legal Problems with Honesty and Integrity
Family Law, Real Estate, Condemnations, Wills and Estate Planning
At the end of the day, attorney-client relationships must be based on honesty and integrity. A client facing a legal matter must be able to depend on a lawyer's willingness to provide an honest assessment and a range of effective options for meeting their goals for the case. At the law office of John R. Powell, our clients hear the truth about their cases so they can reach the other side their particular legal challenge.
"It is my job to tell people what they need to hear, not what they want to hear." — John R. Powell
No one wants to hear that their case is weak. But if you hear it at the start, a good lawyer can compensate for weakness and begin building a path toward success. The client's best interests are foremost. The law and the courts point the way. A responsible lawyer guides clients adeptly, confidently and truthfully through the challenges involved in any legal issue:
- Divorce — including complex property division questions such as division of retirement assets.
- Child custody and child support with all due attention give to mothers' rights, fathers' rights, and grandparent relationships.
- After the divorce: modifications and enforcement of court orders.
- Real estate law, including condemnations.
- Wills and estate planning.
When potential clients first contact attorney John R. Powell, he takes the time, thought and effort necessary to ensure a fruitful match of needs and style.
"I sometimes send clients away when they don't want to hear the truth." — attorney John R. Powell
Family law, property condemnations and estate planning are areas of the law that may evoke strong emotion. As valid as the feelings may be, it is the lawyer's job to get the client past the emotions, into a realistic view of the facts and the law. As counselor at law and advocate, the attorney reminds clients that property division in divorce is "purely a business deal," for example — not a tool with which to punish a spouse.
To discuss the most cost-effective, efficient and rational way to resolve a legal challenge, contact McLean, Virginia, lawyer John R. Powell. Schedule a consultation at your convenience — including at your choice of locations, by calling 703-584-7716 or e-mailing our law offices.
