Best Lawyers in America selected The Sarnacki Law Firm for its 2023 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The Best Lawyers in America is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal…
Professional Rating and Review of David Sarnacki, 2022 Super Lawyers Review: Excellence
Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki to the 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list. This honor is reserved for lawyers exhibit top-5% excellence and reflects peer review by attorneys and judges. Mr. Sarnacki’s Grand Rapids practice helps clients transition…
New legal resource: how to write a brief for court
David C. Sarnacki published The Essence of Writing Persuasive Trial Briefs: Big Ideas for Mastering Mediation, Arbitration & Trial Briefs. The short, practical book is available in both ebook and paperback form on Amazon and other retailers. A wealth of…
Professional Review and Rating: David C. Sarnacki, 2022 Top Rated Litigator
ALM Media/Martindale-Hubbell selected David C. Sarnacki as a 2022 Top Rated Litigator. With 37 years experience in problem solving and powerful advocacy, he is a top-rated attorney and mediator in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Sarnacki’s Grand Rapids practice helps clients…
Ratings & Reviews: U.S. News-Best Lawyers confirms peer-review rating for Sarnacki Law Firm
Best Lawyers announced that The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC has been recognized by its peers for professional excellence, and the firm will be included in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms.
Criticizing, blaming and shaming backfire and reinforce beliefs: instead, to promote change, try empathy and curiosity
CNN Opinion reveals one method of persuasion that promotes change: the use of empathy and curiosity. So much more effective than criticizing, blaming and shaming. Those backfire and reinforce the existing beliefs. Peter Bregman and Howard Jacobson write (excerpt): In…
Ratings & Reviews: 2022 Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation in Grand Rapids
Best Lawyers in America announced that David C. Sarnacki has been recognized through its peer-review process as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year award in Family Law Mediation in Grand Rapids. Best Lawyers reported “extremely high voter feedback” for his…
Super Lawyers Review: Excellence for clients experiencing separation and divorce
Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers has selected David C. Sarnacki to the 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for lawyers exhibit top-5% excellence. His Grand Rapids practices helps clients transition through separation and divorce, family law, mediation, and collaborative…
Aiding the advocate: A Visual Refresher Course on Courtroom Persuasion
A Visual Refresher Course on Courtroom Persuasion simplifies understanding with a practical, visual approach to trial persuasion. Learn how to become the guiding advocate, develop a simple core message, and skillfully make memories at trial. Like A Visual Refresher Course…
A forgiveness formula: powerfully perfect apologies
CNN Health helps us understand how to apologize. Jessica DuLong writes (excerpt): In her new book, “The Forgiveness Tour: How to Find the Perfect Apology,” Susan Shapiro explains that a full apology includes four essential elements: acknowledgment of the offense,…
Big Ideas: New Resource for going to court without a lawyer
The Essence of Being in Court: Big Ideas for Going to Court and Representing Yourself is now available. If you are serious about winning in court, discover the proven strategies you need to know before entering a courtroom without your…
Alternatives to traditional divorce litigation
Peggy Drexler writes about the amicable Amazon divorce for Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos: “A Google search for ‘amicable divorce’ returns more than 6 million results, with everyone from the American Psychological Association to divorce attorneys weighing in.” Unlike other articles,…
Not dying up here: 3 public speaking tips
Business Insider highlights the techniques Ramona Smith used to win the 2018 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking competition. The interview includes her six-minute speech. Mark Abadi focuses us on three of her techniques: 1. Choosing a creative opening to…
Best Lawyers in America recognizes David C. Sarnacki as 2019 Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers in America recognized David C. Sarnacki as one of the 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” award recipients for his work in Collaborative Law: Family Law in Grand Rapids. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community…
2019 Best Lawyers in America – Professional Review and Rating of David C. Sarnacki
Best Lawyers in America selected David C. Sarnacki for its The Best Lawyers in America (25th edition). Mr. Sarnacki was recognized again for his work in: (1) Collaborative Law: Family Law; (2) Family Law; and (3) Family Law Mediation. The…
Getting comfortable: Tips for making public speaking easier
Entrepreneur reminds us of 5 big ideas for successful public speaking–from “seasoned experts.” Jayson DeMers identifies these big 5: 1.Talk about what you know you know. 2. Speak so slowly it feels strange. 3. Talk to the back of the…
Intelligence, energy, integrity?: The one trait that matters
Inc quotes Warren Buffett on another secret to his success–find people with integrity to work with. Buffet said: “You’re looking for three things, generally, in a person: intelligence, energy, and integrity. And if they don’t have the last one, don’t…
Professional Review and Ranking: Sarnacki Law Firm, Best Law Firms 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers announced that The Sarnacki Law Firm has made U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ national list of “Best Law Firms.”
How to handle difficult people? Simple strategies starting with listening and understanding
The ABA’s Law Practice Today offers advice on dealing with difficult people. Matt Potempa explains his top six tips (excerpt): 1. Listen. . . . Try to understand the source of their frustration while avoiding the temptation to interrupt and…
Extracting lies, with a little help from your mother
Craig Gray, a truly brilliant Renaissance man (and Grand Rapids’ own Krav Maga master), posted an effective tip from his PeaceWalker Program. “The Lie Detector” was inspired by the look given by a mother, and you too can use it…