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At Canning Law Offices, we reserve the absolute right to refuse to take any action or defend any position which we feel will put a child in harm's way. If a client requests that we do something which we believe may possibly hurt a child, we will refuse to do it and encourage the client to take an alternate course. If the client insists on us doing so, we will quit as their attorney. We will do nothing which will directly or indirectly cause harm to a child.

Absolutely. Not only is my home phone number listed but we also provide it in our employment contract. In those extreme situations where you absolutely need to have an answer now, we would prefer that you call us at home rather than possibly making a dangerous decision or staying awake panicking. Please note that extra fees are assessed for phone calls made to a lawyer's residence and, therefore, you should use this as a last resort.

Absolutely not. Some firms will have you initially meet with the senior partner and then, once you hire that firm, will hand your file off to a younger, less experienced associate. We at Canning Law Offices do not believe in this type of bait and switch. The lawyer you meet with will be the lawyer that represents you.

At Canning Law Offices we believe it is in a client's best interest to resolve their case as quickly and as cheaply as possible. Trials tend to be costly, time consuming and sometimes can have unpredictable, if not devastating, results. Therefore, in most cases we feel that it is best to negotiate a settlement rather than proceeding to a trial. By negotiating a settlement, we can frequently minimize the costs for our client and eliminate the risk altogether of a surprisingly bad outcome.

Absolutely not. You should not make any statements and immediately advise the officer that you wish to remain silent until you talk to your lawyer. Many people make the mistake of thinking they can talk the police into dropping the charges if they tell them their side of the story. All too frequently, this just ends up being a confession and used against you. Again, do not say anything about the incident and insist on your right to remain silent until you talk to a lawyer.