Costa Mesa Divorce Attorneys Over 350 Years Of Experience

For more than 48 years, Minyard Morris has served the people of Costa Mesa and Orange County by offering family law services for high-profile and high net worth clients. During our considerable years in practice, our team has earned a widespread reputation for its competency, discretion and efficacy. Through their collective wisdom, our experienced Costa Mesa divorce lawyers can advise you regarding whether to settle a family law matter out of court or pursue the matter in litigation.

Collaborative Firm Meetings at Minyard Morris

For decades, the attorneys at Minyard Morris have held regular meetings to discuss and strategize their clients’ cases. These meetings, held three times a week (Monday at 5:00 pm, Tuesday at noon, and Thursday at noon), involve the firm’s entire legal team, bringing together over 350 years of combined experience. The conferences serve as a mandatory platform for our lawyers to dissect the intricacies of each case, exchange insights, and explore the best strategies moving forward.

During these sessions, we discuss various topics including how to approach opposing counsel, navigate unique issues with the assigned judicial officer, review relevant case law, and examine recent appellate court rulings or statutes. Our attorneys also share information from recent seminars, analyze similar cases we’ve handled, brainstorm settlement options, tackle evidentiary concerns, develop trial strategies, and assess the potential value and probability of success in each case.

The family law community knows about these weekly collaborative meetings at Minyard Morris. Other attorneys and judicial officers often express curiosity about our process. This unique team approach is a significant factor in attracting talented lawyers to our firm. By leveraging the collective knowledge of our 20 family law attorneys, we can provide an exceptional level of service and strategic insight that smaller firms simply cannot match.

What does this mean for our clients? The benefits of these meetings vary from case to case, making it nearly impossible to quantify their exact value. However, consider this: would you prefer to have a lawyer backed by the collective experience of 19 other family law experts, all of whom practice exclusively in Orange County family law, or rely on the advice of just one or two lawyers at a smaller firm?

A common example from these meetings is the discussion of whether there is legal support for a specific position in a case. Often, one of our 20 family law attorneys has dealt with a similar issue and can recall the relevant appellate court cases and outcomes, saving time and eliminating the need for additional research.

Other times, an attorney may seek input or a “reality check” from colleagues on the case’s disputed issues. In some instances, we assess the likelihood of success on a particular issue before the specific judicial officer assigned to the case. Discussions may also focus on choosing the right expert for a case or, perhaps most importantly, on how to structure a settlement and find creative solutions to potential obstacles. The scenarios we address are limitless, and the collaborative insights we gain from these meetings are invaluable.

The firm dedicates the time of 20 lawyers to these meetings, which occur three times per week, and clients are never billed for this time. The internal cost of these sessions is significant, especially considering the attorneys’ hourly rates range from $350 to $800 per hour. Despite this, Minyard Morris has remained committed to these meetings for decades due to the clear value they provide to our clients.

While other firms’ lawyers might consult informally on cases, none conduct meetings with the frequency, structure, or depth of Minyard Morris. These sessions are a key factor that sets us apart in the family law field. Our commitment to providing exceptional client service and achieving the best possible outcomes is evident in every case we handle, and our collaborative meetings are central to our approach.

Finding the Right Lawyer for You and Your Case

When you start your search for an Orange County divorce lawyer that seems to understand your objective and agree with your desired approach. The following article may be of help to you: How To Strategically Hire The Firm Lawyers Hire.

What Are You Looking for in a Divorce Lawyer for Your Costa Mesa Divorce

Maybe it is easiest to start by considering what you are not looking for. You are likely not looking to retain a lawyer who:

1. Does not listen to and cannot hear your goals and objectives.
2. Will follow his own agenda as to how he/she thinks you should think.
3. Will keep your divorce alive to keep the billing alive.
4. Is a “salesman.”
5. Does not have the experience needed for your type of case.
6. Does not have the time necessary to give you matter his personal attention.
7. Tells you he will represent you when in fact a different lawyer will actually be your lawyer—bait and switch.
8. Does not have the bandwidth to handle a case with the issues involved in your matter.

What you are likely looking for is a divorce lawyer who:

1. Is aligned with you relative to your goals and objectives and hears you.
2. Has a sense of urgency to resolve your matter and make you happy “former” client.
3. Is totally transparent about billing, the challenges of your matter and the likely outcome.
4. A firm that is large enough to be able to handle any issue, but small enough to provide personal attention.
5. Will educate you on the issues so that you can make logical, intelligent and thoughtful decisions.
6. You can trust to act in your best interests and who cares about the outcome.

Well Versed In The Many Unique Approaches To Divorce

As one of the area’s longest-practicing divorce law firms, our attorneys have handled just about every type of divorce imaginable – and they know that yours is unique among them all. You can rely on our Orange County divorce lawyers for knowledgeable representation regardless of the type of divorce. A few of the most common divorce methods our team handles include:

• Uncontested divorce: If you and your spouse agree to the terms of your divorce, then our lawyers will facilitate a simplified and straightforward divorce finalization process.
• Mediated divorce: Our team can represent you in mediation sessions with a neutral mediator to arrive at mutually satisfactory divorce arrangements.
• Litigated divorce: We will attempt to resolve your case through negotiation. if a matter cannot be resolved through negotiation, our team will be prepared to aggressively present your case to the court.
• Traditional litigation: As trial-tested litigators, our lawyers understand the need for strategic litigation and have a long record of winning favorable divorce judgments.

Compare and Contrast Law Firms Using Their Websites Content

Our website is designed for individuals who are in pursuit of specialized legal representation in divorce proceedings. It operates on the foundational understanding that the essence of an effective attorney-client relationship is focused on professional acumen, trustworthiness, confidentiality and effective communication.

The architecture of our digital platform is a result of meticulous planning, offering an extensive and nuanced overview of our services and methodologies. Our objective is to help facilitate a comprehensive comparison between our firm and other legal practitioners in Orange County.

We extend an invitation to prospective clients to engage fully with these resources and reach out to schedule a consultation, if the need presents itself.

In essence, our website is crafted as a resource, guiding individuals towards an informed and thoughtful selection of an Orange County family law attorney, tailored to your unique needs in the nuanced landscape of family law.

Contact us for a consultation, if and when the need arises.

Our Orange County Divorce Lawyers Are Ready To Assist You

A consultation is important, as in it, we will assist you in establishing your goals addressing your concerns. Please contact us today at 949-724-1111 or send us an email to schedule your confidential initial consultation with one of our Costa Mesa divorce lawyers.

Costa Mesa Family Law Practice Areas:

• Divorce
• Mediation