Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki to its 2017 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…
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…
Professional Rating and Review of The Sarnacki Law Firm, 2017 Best Law Firms, Tier 1 ranking
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America announced that once again, The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC has been selected by its peer-review process for its top “Tier 1” ranking in the 2017 Edition of “Best Law Firms.”…
Professional Rating and Review of The Sarnacki Law Firm, Best Law Firms of America
Best Law Firms of America extended an invitation to The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC for membership in its “extremely selective and limited” network of “the most qualified and accomplished Law Firms.” The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC was founded by attorney…
Professional Rating and Review of David Sarnacki, 2016 Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm as a 2016 Michigan Super Lawyer, a distinction limited to only 5% of Michigan attorneys. This honor is reserved for those “who exhibit excellence in practice.”
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, National League of Renowned Attorneys
The National League of Renowned Attorneys invited David C. Sarnacki of the Sarnacki Law Firm PLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to join its ranks. After its Nominating Board “studied [his] credentials and professional accomplishments,” the organization identified Mr. Sarnacki as…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, Top 10 Attorney Award, Family Law
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys chose David C. Sarnacki of the Sarnacki Law Firm PLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to receive its Top 10 Attorney Award for Michigan, 2016-2017. Using a multi-phase selection process, NAFLA cited Mr. Sarnacki’s…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, Top One Percent, Divorce, Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel selected David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC, to the 2016 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal…
Do It Yourself Divorce? Sure, unless your future matters
It’s always sad when a good person comes in to meet with me about a post-judgment problem only to discover their DIY divorce locked him or her into a bad, unworkable situation. We’ve seen this many times, and it recently…
Beware: Called ID scamming
The American Bar Association reports that scammers are fooling people into sending money by using fake Caller ID displays. Please understand that all devices can be manipulated to display false information about the identity of the person making the call…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, Top 100 Lawyers, Divorce and Family Law
The National Advocates invited David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm in Grand Rapids to join its “Top 100” as part of a premier group of matrimonial and family attorneys in Michigan. Mr. Sarnacki was recognized for exemplifying “superior qualifications…
To object or not to object: how to handle defending a deposition
Susan Minsberg discusses depositions–preparing your client/witness, improper objections and proper objections. Minsberg highlights these 9 deposition objections as “proper” [excerpt]: Privilege. This is the big one. It must be made or it is waived. . . . Privilege is also…
Review of David Sarnacki, Grand Rapids Divorce Lawyer, Best Attorneys of America
Best Attorneys of America selected David Sarnacki to be a “Best Attorney” Lifetime Charter Member based on his “extraordinary level of legal expertise, competency, professional reputation and ethical standards.” The organization selected and extended invitations to “less than 1% of…
Professional Rating and Review of the Sarnacki Law Firm, US News-Best Lawyers
U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America completed its review and professional rating of law firms and announced that The Sarnacki Law Firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan was awarded the Tier 1 ranking in the 2016 Edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best…
To be or not to be: a good legal writer
Business Insider culls 6 writing tips from Bryan Garner’s interview with Supreme Court justice Elena Kagan. Jacob Shamsian captures the tips as follows (excerpt): 1. Be a good reader — don’t skim 2. Write so normal people can understand you…
Professional Rating and Review of David C. Sarnacki, Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America completed its peer-review assessment process and announced that it selected David C. Sarnacki of Grand Rapids, Michigan for its 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Sarnacki’s expertise was confirmed in the following practice…
Review of David Sarnacki, “Michigan’s 10 Best”
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys announced that David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC was nominated as one of its “10 Best” family law lawyers for client satisfaction in Michigan. The Institute seeks to recognize excellence through…
Review of David Sarnacki, Top 100 Lawyers, Divorce and Family Law
The National Advocates invited David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm to join its “Top 100” as part of a premier group of matrimonial and family attorneys in Michigan. Mr. Sarnacki was recognized for exemplifying “superior qualifications and leadership.” The…
Writing “longer, easier to understand — and grumpier” court decisions
The New York Times notes three trends in U.S. Supreme Court opinions (length, clarity, tone) and references Brown v. Board of Education’s 4,000 words with Citizens United’s 48,000 words. The article discusses a linguistic software study scheduled for publication in…
Top Grand Rapids Divorce Attorney and Mediator
David C. Sarnacki, of The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the…