As part of Mark’s divorce practice he has seen how allegations of domestic abuse and orders of protection can be used to devastating effect by unscrupulous attorneys and litigants. Accusations are easy to make and tough to defend. Too often the criminal justice system wants to err on the side of caution by granting an order, not knowing how those orders are used to gain leverage in a divorce or custody case. Some police departments even have mandatory arrest policies that result in almost unprosecutable charges being brought just to adhere to the policy.

There are other times when the evidence is strong and the client is in need of a sharp negotiator, not an aggressive litigator. In that case there are many strategies that can be used to control the damage and move the parties forward. Whether it’s negotiation or litigation, Mark’s background can be used to your advantage.