3001 East Camelback Road, Suite # 120
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phone: 480.626.5597
Fax: 480.393.5087
msalapska@salapskalaw.com
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phone: 480.626.5597
Fax: 480.393.5087
msalapska@salapskalaw.com
Are you being sued or considering suing someone?
When a dispute arises, it is always prudent to consider alternatives to litigation. It is best to consult with an attorney who sees the benefits of first attempting to resolve a dispute without involving the courts. Counseling and mediation are good alternatives to litigation.
How do you begin?
Before coming to the first meeting with counsel, be sure to collect all documents pertaining to the matter in dispute and try to organize your thoughts so that you can explain the facts clearly and succinctly. Be thorough. It is better to provide too much information than too little. The attorney will provide a comprehensive analysis of your options, based on facts and materials you provided.
What are the advantages of attempting a settlement?
Even if you fail to settle your dispute, by participating in the mediation process you may gain a more objective view of the facts and narrow the dispute to fewer discrete issues that require resolution through litigation. The elimination of collateral issues makes the legal process more focused and less expensive.
Who decides whether mediation or litigation is best for you?
Ultimately, it is your decision whether you want to settle or go to court. When going to court appears to be the only option, you need to understand the time and expense impact of your decision.
How can the Law Office of Maria Salapska, PLLC help you?
Whether this firm represents you in mediation, arbitration or litigation, you may count on efficient, competent representation, prompt communication and absolute devotion to resolving your problem.
When a dispute arises, it is always prudent to consider alternatives to litigation. It is best to consult with an attorney who sees the benefits of first attempting to resolve a dispute without involving the courts. Counseling and mediation are good alternatives to litigation.
How do you begin?
Before coming to the first meeting with counsel, be sure to collect all documents pertaining to the matter in dispute and try to organize your thoughts so that you can explain the facts clearly and succinctly. Be thorough. It is better to provide too much information than too little. The attorney will provide a comprehensive analysis of your options, based on facts and materials you provided.
What are the advantages of attempting a settlement?
Even if you fail to settle your dispute, by participating in the mediation process you may gain a more objective view of the facts and narrow the dispute to fewer discrete issues that require resolution through litigation. The elimination of collateral issues makes the legal process more focused and less expensive.
Who decides whether mediation or litigation is best for you?
Ultimately, it is your decision whether you want to settle or go to court. When going to court appears to be the only option, you need to understand the time and expense impact of your decision.
How can the Law Office of Maria Salapska, PLLC help you?
Whether this firm represents you in mediation, arbitration or litigation, you may count on efficient, competent representation, prompt communication and absolute devotion to resolving your problem.
Is a competitor playing unfairly?
In today's highly competitive commercial environment some entrepreneurs resort, either inadvertently or willfully, to unlawful shortcuts in their marketing efforts. Many such efforts are channeled through the Internet.
What can you do?
Preserve all the evidence of wrongdoing and consult an attorney. If the competitor's marketing you find objectionable is conducted on the Internet, you should print out all the relevant screens, making sure that the web address and the date clearly show or are otherwise marked on the print out, and have a person who physically performs the printing write down all steps taken (and links used) to access the website in question and reach the offensive pages. If you do not do that, you might find out that the operator shut down the website to open others and you may find yourself without tangible proof of the earlier wrongdoing.
How can you help your counsel?
Once you secured proof of violation of trademark or copyright law, you should start collecting evidence of damages your business suffered as a result of such violation. The more documentation you provide your attorneys the more efficient their representation will be. Remember to offer to do any "legwork" that can assist your attorney, like, for example, factual research. You will save on attorney fees performing your own research of facts. Not only will you assist your attorney but also you will educate yourself about the facts of your case. We will explain to you the law guiding your case to help you understand what facts are necessary to research and prove. No matter how small or large your organization, there is always someone there who can conduct competent research and fact gathering, whose time is less expensive that your attorney's time. We are always concerned with preserving client's resources.
In today's highly competitive commercial environment some entrepreneurs resort, either inadvertently or willfully, to unlawful shortcuts in their marketing efforts. Many such efforts are channeled through the Internet.
What can you do?
Preserve all the evidence of wrongdoing and consult an attorney. If the competitor's marketing you find objectionable is conducted on the Internet, you should print out all the relevant screens, making sure that the web address and the date clearly show or are otherwise marked on the print out, and have a person who physically performs the printing write down all steps taken (and links used) to access the website in question and reach the offensive pages. If you do not do that, you might find out that the operator shut down the website to open others and you may find yourself without tangible proof of the earlier wrongdoing.
How can you help your counsel?
Once you secured proof of violation of trademark or copyright law, you should start collecting evidence of damages your business suffered as a result of such violation. The more documentation you provide your attorneys the more efficient their representation will be. Remember to offer to do any "legwork" that can assist your attorney, like, for example, factual research. You will save on attorney fees performing your own research of facts. Not only will you assist your attorney but also you will educate yourself about the facts of your case. We will explain to you the law guiding your case to help you understand what facts are necessary to research and prove. No matter how small or large your organization, there is always someone there who can conduct competent research and fact gathering, whose time is less expensive that your attorney's time. We are always concerned with preserving client's resources.
Mediation, Arbitration and Neutral Evaluation of Cases at Rates Custom-Designed to Fit the Nature of the Case
Sometimes it is beneficial to have an early neutral evaluation of the matter so that the client understands better the limitations of the case. The same benefit comes with encouraging the parties to participate in a relatively early mediation or arbitration. I am available to conduct mediation and arbitration as well as neutral evaluation at reasonable rates that are compatible with the nature of your case.
Consultations Related to Fee Disputes
I am also available to provide consultations in fee dispute matters. Having arbitrated numerous fee disputes, both as a sole arbitrator and panel chair, I can help you prepare your presentation for the arbitration hearing so that you focus on what really matters and what the arbitrators expect and need to adjudicate the dispute.
Litigation Assistance
Sometimes a case that initially appeared manageable, suddenly takes a turn that requires more time than the counsel in charge can reasonably devote to it. I am available, schedule permitting, to help with strategy sessions, special court appearances and trial preparation (including moot court sessions) as well as trial chairing or co-chairing. If you believe you need help, the sooner you reach out for it the better.
Sometimes it is beneficial to have an early neutral evaluation of the matter so that the client understands better the limitations of the case. The same benefit comes with encouraging the parties to participate in a relatively early mediation or arbitration. I am available to conduct mediation and arbitration as well as neutral evaluation at reasonable rates that are compatible with the nature of your case.
Consultations Related to Fee Disputes
I am also available to provide consultations in fee dispute matters. Having arbitrated numerous fee disputes, both as a sole arbitrator and panel chair, I can help you prepare your presentation for the arbitration hearing so that you focus on what really matters and what the arbitrators expect and need to adjudicate the dispute.
Litigation Assistance
Sometimes a case that initially appeared manageable, suddenly takes a turn that requires more time than the counsel in charge can reasonably devote to it. I am available, schedule permitting, to help with strategy sessions, special court appearances and trial preparation (including moot court sessions) as well as trial chairing or co-chairing. If you believe you need help, the sooner you reach out for it the better.
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Estate Planning
Why do you need to plan for the future?There are many reasons to consider putting your assets into revocable or irrevocable trust. Your financial advisor can explore those reasons with you. But whether you have substantial or moderate assets, it is always important to consider prudent estate planning, especially if you have an extended family, as many people do, nowadays. Often both spouses were married before and one or both have children from earlier relationships. It is important to plan what will happen to your assets after you pass.
Who will take care of your children from earlier relationships?
Today, both you and your spouse may believe that the survivor of the two of you can and will handle the assets according to your wishes. But many of trusts and estates related disputes arise because the surviving spouse changes her or his mind. If the entire estate plan is spelled out in writing, in a formal fashion, there is less room left for later misunderstandings, lapses of memory or interpretation of your wishes that might not be consistent with your actual intent.
Who will make the decisions on your behalf when you no longer can?
It is important to record your wishes providing guidance in the event you become incapacitated, i.e., are found incompetent to make decisions for yourself. While not everyone needs a will, everyone can certainly benefit from a living will and durable as well as mental health power of attorney. By the foresight of planning ahead, you can provide for guardianship and/or conservatorship not only for your minor children but also for yourself, in the event of incapacity. You can give instructions about the level of care you want administered to you and when to stop such care. You can also change your mind about any of these dispositions as often as you wish, so long as you document your most recent wishes.
Who will take care of your children from earlier relationships?
Today, both you and your spouse may believe that the survivor of the two of you can and will handle the assets according to your wishes. But many of trusts and estates related disputes arise because the surviving spouse changes her or his mind. If the entire estate plan is spelled out in writing, in a formal fashion, there is less room left for later misunderstandings, lapses of memory or interpretation of your wishes that might not be consistent with your actual intent.
Who will make the decisions on your behalf when you no longer can?
It is important to record your wishes providing guidance in the event you become incapacitated, i.e., are found incompetent to make decisions for yourself. While not everyone needs a will, everyone can certainly benefit from a living will and durable as well as mental health power of attorney. By the foresight of planning ahead, you can provide for guardianship and/or conservatorship not only for your minor children but also for yourself, in the event of incapacity. You can give instructions about the level of care you want administered to you and when to stop such care. You can also change your mind about any of these dispositions as often as you wish, so long as you document your most recent wishes.
