Trial Work
Trial Attorney
Family and Locally Owned | Since 2013 | Confidential Consultations
Family and Locally Owned
Since 2013
Confidential Consultations
Aggressive Representation for Your Family Court Trial
When all of your best efforts have been exhausted, and satisfactory settlement has not been obtained, a trial may be necessary.
When the other side of the case, be it the party or their lawyer makes unrealistic demands or is otherwise unwilling to come to a fair settlement, a trial may be necessary to obtain a resolution.
Since being admitted to practice law in 2003, Attorney Heather-Jill Williams has continued to work tirelessly on the many trials and contested litigation. Clients seek out her services at many stages of their cases. From the inception of the case, the goal is to obtain satisfactory resolution through negotiations, there are however times when negotiations do not result in a satisfactory resolution and trial is necessary.
If you have been representing yourself and have been assigned a trial date, you should seek the advice of an attorney.
As a client of Heather-Jill Williams Family Law PC, you remain in control of your case. You have the right to settle at any point. She will advise you of your rights, obligations, expectations, and risks of going to trial. Call for a confidential consultation today!
Experienced Trial Attorney in Probate and Family Court
If a trial is necessary you need competent, experienced, and knowledgeable representation. A trial is a formal hearing at the Probate and Family Court, not only must the applicable laws be considered but also the rules of evidence must be followed in order to ensure that the Court hears all the necessary information to make a ruling.
Attorney Heather-Jill Williams has the knowledge and trial experience to have your voice heard in court. Her representation will ensure that all of the admissible and necessary evidence is presented. Your trial is the end of your case. The result will affect you and your family now and in the future. If an amicable resolution cannot be obtained through negotiations, the next best option is to have the zealous advocacy and representation of an Attorney such as Heather-Jill Williams.
Appeals to Higher Courts
There are times when people are not satisfied with a decision made in their family court case.
It is important to know your options. The right to an appeal applies to both temporary orders as well as final Judgments. An appeal provides individuals the opportunity to have their case looked at by a higher court.
It is important to weigh the risks, costs, and options available to you when considering an appeal of your family court order. Attorney Heather-Jill Williams has experience representing clients who are seeking an appeal as well as defending clients who have been served with an appeal.
Not every family court decision can be appealed. There must be a clear abuse of the court’s discretionary power or violation of law. Attorney Williams will advise you of your options and consult with you as to the costs, risks, and possible outcomes that may result from an appeal.
The appellate process is very technical. There are detailed and specific rules which must be followed in order to have the case prepared and presented to the Appeals Court. Included in these rules are very strict time standards that start the moment your Judgment is entered.
If you have received an Order, either Temporary or Final Judgment, which you are not satisfied with, do not delay in consulting an experienced attorney regarding your rights to appeal.
Attorney Heather-Jill Williams has the experience and knowledge to advise you on your rights. She understands the costs involved in seeking an appeal. Attorney Williams recognizes that some family court decisions, especially those which impact the well-being and care of your children, may require appellate review to ensure that your needs and your children’s needs are satisfied.
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