The State Bar of Michigan notes the passing of a heroic figure in promoting justice, advocacy, and creative solution building: Jon R. Muth. I had the pleasure of working with Jon in the 1990s and experiencing his shining light as…
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…
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…
Book Reviews endorsing A Visual Refresher Course on Expert Testimony
Initial reviews for A Visual Refresher Course on Expert Testimony have been uniformly favorable, and book reviews are being published in State Bar Section journals across Michigan. Jennie Boldish Bryan published her review in the October 2020 issue of The…
Ratings & Reviews: Best Lawyers in America, and Grand Rapids – David C. Sarnacki
Best Lawyers in America announced that David C. Sarnacki has been selected by attorneys and judges for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. David was recognized for his outstanding work in three areas: 1. Collaborative…
Professional Review and Rating: David C. Sarnacki, Super Lawyers 2020
Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki to its 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, uses a “patented selection process [that] includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations” to select the top 5% of attorneys…
New Book Available: A Visual Refresher Course on Expert Testimony
A Visual Refresher Course on Expert Testimony is the book you will actually use. Expert testimony puzzles even seasoned attorneys and experienced judges. This Visual Refresher Course simplifies understanding with a practical approach to mapping the expert’s argument and assessing…
Best practices: empathy skills for understanding human beings
CNN Health helps us with our empathy for others. Kristen Rogers writes (excerpt): When you’re talking with someone, try to imagine what her life is like for her. Read his body language and utilize reflective or active listening, of which…
Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2020 Top Lawyers: Peer Review and Rating of David C. Sarnacki
David C. Sarnacki has been selected to Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2020 list of Top Lawyers. He was chosen by a vote of local judges and attorneys, and his selection will be published in the December 2020 issue of Grand Rapids…
Red Flags: protecting clients against elder abuse
The American Bar Association discussed the warning signs for elder abuse in clients. Amanda Robert writes (excerpt): 1. The elder client is accompanied by someone who joins the conversation and talks more. . . . 2. The elder client seems…
Professional Review & Rating: Best Lawyers in America recognizes David C. Sarnacki for peer-reviewed excellence
Best Lawyers in America recognized David C. Sarnacki–after peer reviews by attorneys and judges–for continued inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for: Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation. The Best Lawyers in America is one of…
Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2019 Top Lawyers: Peer Review and Rating of David C. Sarnacki
David C. Sarnacki has been selected to Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2019 list of Top Lawyers. He was chosen by a vote of local judges and attorneys, and his selection will be published in the year end issue of Grand Rapids…
Professional Review and Rating: David C. Sarnacki, 2019 Top Rated Litigator
ALM Media and Martindale-Hubbell selected David C. Sarnacki as a 2019 Top Rated Litigator. With more than 33 years experience in problem solving and powerful advocacy, Sarnacki is a top-rated attorney and mediator in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Also, Best Lawyers…
2019 Best Law Firms – Professional Review and Rating of The Sarnacki Law Firm
Best Lawyers in America selected The Sarnacki Law Firm for its 2019 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 Review and Rating: David C. Sarnacki, Super Lawyers 2018
Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki to its 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, uses “a patented, multi-phase process that includes peer nominations, evaluations and independent research” to select the top 5% of attorneys in…
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…
Happiness: loving life, professionally
The ABA features Dean Nancy Levit and thoughts on loving life, professionally, by finding work you want to do and finding joy in the work you are doing, and by seeking neither perfection nor keeping up with the Joneses. Stephanie…
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…