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Legal Aid of Western Michigan Honored David C. Sarnacki with its 2023 Michael S. Barnes Pro Bono Award

https://lawestmi.org/ awarded attorney David C. Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm the 2023 Michael S. Barnes Award. Over the decades, Sarnacki contributed nearly 800 hours on cases which he accepted from LAWM’s pro bono program, provided monetary support, and worked…

Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2023 Top Lawyers in Both Family Law & Mediation: 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 2023. Recognized by his peers for excellence in both Family Law and Mediation, he was chosen by a confidential vote of…

Professional Rating and Review of David Sarnacki: 2023 Best Lawyers in America

Best Lawyers in America announced that Grand Rapids attorney and mediator David C. Sarnacki has been selected by attorneys and judges for inclusion in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. David was recognized for his outstanding work…

Imperfect parenting, with balance and love

The Grand Island Independent highlights psychotherapist Barton Goldsmith’s parenting tips. The advice covers appreciation, empathy, acceptance, self-confidence, affection and self-reliance. Goldsmith writes [excerpt]: You will make mistakes as a parent, so give yourself a break when you do. Similarly, allow…

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…

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…