George L. Metcalfe

What's Important in Marital and Family Law

"In times of family crisis, personal attention and communication are priceless."

Client opinions matter and experienced divorce Attorney George Metcalfe is committed to giving each client the attention that he or she deserves. New clients will see their phone calls are returned personally and promptly as George devotes time to teaching clients what is important in family court and to directing efforts that achieve the best outcome. Together, the client and attorney are able to weigh the risks, costs and likely outcome.

High Quality Legal Representation

Family law considerations may be overwhelming to new clients. George explains in simple and understandable words how to craft a property settlement which promotes careful consideration of business and investment valuations and proven and successful strategies to maximize asset structures, understanding debt and realized income and ultimate tax efforts after divorce. Whenever possible, George values and encourages win-win settlements which encourage cooperation when possible. In matters regarding children, George encourages cooperation between parents and procedures to assure accountability in parenting decisions especially those involving relocation requests and in matters where jurisdictional issues may affect outcomes. The firm seeks out and maintains excellent working relationships with financial and valuation experts in public accounting and in real estate and business interests and appraisals.

Weighing Costs and Benefits of Litigation

The firm does not encourage litigation when a settlement can be achieved, but it will not recommend settling a case if such settlement provides unfair results to the client. Although he is a capable and experienced litigator in court, George's first effort is to settle matters in mediation and in non-adversarial manners. Reaching resolution in a cost-effective and expeditious manner is more important than harmful and expensive trials where the client's future is determined solely by a judge. Winning and losing in trials to George is based more on the client, including consideration of cost, stress, future ramifications and satisfaction for the client. Not considering personal ramifications of decisions during divorce is costly. Less eventful matters of family law help the whole family heal and encourages resolution in a private office, not in a public arena.