There is no substitute for “experience and excellence.” Whether you are seeking expert advice regarding a matter of your health, finances, banking, or other kinds of professional assistance, you should demand a level of expertise that will most benefit you, the client.

In the legal arena, there are many attorneys to choose from. Some lawyers make claims that they are experienced in Family Law cases, when in fact, they are not able to back up that claim. It takes many, many years of actual hands on experience to become an “Experienced Family Law Attorney.”

You would not want a heart surgeon to operate on you, who has not had the benefit of years of training and has proven experience in the operating room. All of that training and dedication will hopefully pay off during the surgery. It is the same way in any legal proceeding. When it comes to crunch time and all of the chips are on the table, you deserve to have an attorney who will be looking out for you and your interests.

In Most Family Law Cases, Custody Cases and Other Domestic or Family Law Matters, There’s Too Much At Stake to Place Your Future and the Future of Your Children in the Hands of An Inexperienced Lawyer!

When selecting a lawyer in the area of Divorce or Child Custody or any other related Family Law Matter, it is critical to hire the best lawyer you can find. There can be no substitute for this kind of experience. Gordon N. Shayne has demonstrated his ability to represent clients in an aggressive and thorough manner, for over 4 decades. That’s Impressive! Gordon N. Shayne’s practice concentrates solely on Family Law, and he does not practice any other kind of law.

Family Law and Domestic Law cases are proceedings that are considered “Civil Matters” that are governed by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and the prior rulings or holdings of the Colorado Supreme Court and Colorado Court of Appeals, otherwise known as “case law.” Each case is to be decided upon the specific facts and circumstances of that case. An experienced Family Law Attorney must have a comprehensive understanding of the law. But, in many cases, that kind of knowledge may not be enough. This is where experience comes in.

Gordon N. Shayne has over 30 years of professional experience. He has been a Lawyer since 1980. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Family Law Section, and El Paso County, Colorado Bar Association. He is a member of the Federal Bar and Federal Trial Bar.

A lawyer who handles cases, such as Divorces, Child Custody and Other Family Law cases, must have Litigation Experience. As a litigator, Gordon has tried hundreds of jury and non-jury trials throughout his career. He has had responsibility for managing all types of cases, complex and simple. He has represented clients in state court, in federal court, and even at the appeals level. This experience translates as a direct benefit to all of his clients, who have had a lawyer by their sides who is a seasoned veteran, whom clients can rely upon during difficult and stressful times.

The Difference Between a Lawyer With Over 30 Years of Experience and One Without, Is that the Most Experienced Lawyer Has Seen and Been A Part of Many More Kinds of Cases, In and Out of the Courtroom!

Many lawyers profess their experience by declaring their involvement in divorce or custody cases for just the past few years. Some have recently left the government and decided to venture out into the world of Family Law. As in any profession there is a “learning curve” that must be met before a professional can reach a level of proficiency. Clearly, reaching a level of proficiency as a Family Law Attorney, can not be achieved overnight, or even in 5 years. Clearly, that kind of experience requires years of dedication and training. It also takes the handling of hundreds of cases with many different and divergent factual scenarios, to obtain the proper level of experience. It takes devotion to the craft of practicing Family Law, and many years of going into mediations, settlement conferences and all kinds of hearings, before any lawyer can say that he or she is truly “experienced.”

An Experienced Family Law Attorney should be defined not only by what he has done, but by what he has not done. This means that the more cases a lawyer has appeared in court before judges, the more that lawyer can profess to having had the benefit of understanding how judges handle a variety of issues that will directly impact the client. To reach that level of experience, a lawyer should be able to explain to the client what kinds of results are achievable and what method should be employed in trying to reach those goals.

An Effective Advocate May be the Difference Between Success and Failure

To be an Effective Advocate, the lawyer must possess certain qualities that will help the client achieve the desired result. While it is common in almost every Family Law case to hear that someone has proclaimed victory at the expense of the other, in reality, no one actually wins in these kinds of cases. There is a great struggle in every contested Family Law Matter, that tests the resolve of both parties, usually against the innocent bystanders, who most likely will be the children.

Gordon’s experience is measured by the cases he has handled during every process of the legal system. By possessing the skills necessary to effectively represent clients, there is always an effort to identify client’s goals and objectives. In doing so, there is a concerted effort towards identifying the legal issues and challenges of each case. solely, there is a great deal of dedication to studying the law, reading the applicable case law and attending seminars throughout the year that focus

The Law Offices of Gordon N. Shayne, is located at Two North Cascade Avenue, Suite 310, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The building is conveniently situated in downtown Colorado Springs in the First Bank Building, next to the Antlers Hilton Hotel. We are a just 2 blocks from the El Paso County Courthouse. Pikes Peak Community College and Penrose Library are to the north of our office. With access to Downtown Colorado Springs, ample parking, fantastic restaurants and a magnificent view of Pikes Peak, we are situated in the heart of the Pikes Peak region.

“Every Client deserves the opportunity to have high quality Legal Counsel”

The desire to help clients who are impacted by a Divorce, Child Custody dispute or other Family Law matter, is what motivates Gordon. We have always extended our hand to those who want to have a highly skilled Family Law attorney, in their corner. These kinds of case can be extremely frightening and stressful. There are many pressures placed upon the parties who are involved and there is a constant reminder of the “high stakes” of any Family Law or Domestic Relations conflict.

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