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.
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…
Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers: Peer Review and Rating of David C. Sarnacki
Once again, David C. Sarnacki has been selected to Grand Rapids Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers, this time for 2021. Recognized by his peers for excellence in Family Law [divorce and custody], he was chosen by a confidential vote of…
Divorce or separation?: Or the joy of reuniting after a long separation
For those suffering in their marriage, Retrouvaille Grand Rapids offers an alternative. The program offers couples the tools needed to rediscover their loving relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend is May 21-23, 2021. For more information on registration or for sponsoring…
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…
2021 Best Law Firms – Professional Review and Rating of The Sarnacki Law Firm
Best Lawyers in America selected The Sarnacki Law Firm for its 2021 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…
One in five: U.S. adults who will experience mental illness in any given year
CNN honors World Mental Health Day (October 10) with simple tips for immediate action. Sam Romano writes (excerpt): Here are pro-active ways to stay mentally healthy: Try to get proper sleep Watch what you eat: Too much sugar and caffeine…
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…
The Beatles were right: the love partnership you build is more important than the person you pick
CNN reports on a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In the end, it’s all about your own assessment of the quality of the relationship’s dynamics. Harmeet Kaur writes (excerpt): What [researchers] found is that…
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…
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…
Michigan’s FAQs about Custody and Parenting Time During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Michigan has issued guidance for parents with custody and parenting time orders. Matters addressed include: Do I have to follow my parenting time order during the COVID-19 outbreak?What are some parenting time alternatives that can be used? What if I…
Always begin with a blessing for yourself
On Being presents a 2-minute Lovingkindness Meditation, courtesy of Sylvia Boorstein.
IRS publications on children of divorced or separated parents
The IRS has its “Tax Information for Non-Custodial Parents” posted online. The one-page resource addresses: Child support payments [not tax deductible by the payer] Claiming Your Child as a Dependent Child Tax Credit Earned Income Credit (EIC) Treasury Offset Program…
Welcoming words for New Year’s 2020
Good Housekeeping highlights 50 motivational quotes about change as we head into our new year! They include: Rainer Maria Rilke: And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. C.S. Lewis: You are never too…
Sarnacki Law Firm again designated Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms
Best Lawyers in America selected The Sarnacki Law Firm for its 2020 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…
A reversible poem, a thrivers-survivors poem: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and “[t]he goals of DVAM are to raise awareness about the prevalence and cost of domestic violence, the need for prevention, and the services that are available in the community to victims and their…