Whether addressing a jury, structuring a contract, negotiating a settlement or behind a dais, establishing a clear, concise and effective rapport with others is critical to a successful outcome. In addition, being a good and successful lawyer requires a combination of high intelligence, and strong analytical and advocacy skills.Those are skills I have been honing for my entire life, long before the law became a calling. Thus, being an attorney is a second career for me. That gives me a perspective on and approach to legal matters other attorneys do not have. It is also indicative of my approach on life. Once I have decided on the right course of action, nothing stands in my way of a successful result.You can count on that same degree of tenacity and determination to achieve the results you are seeking. To me, a client informed about the law is always in the best position to affect a good outcome. To that end, I’ve implemented blogs designed specifically to instruct on insights to the law.I also spend a portion of my time on the public speaking circuit. As an active member of the National Speakers Association. I focus primarily on making the public aware of how to use the law to their own end. Your legal rights, like your health, are best served when you take an active part in their practice.As a trial attorney, I help individuals, companies, and associations seek justice. As a public speaker, I help them understand the best options for making better decisions. The Courts are part of this country's basic fabric. However, it's the quality and integrity of the judges, court-clerks, and attorneys which determine how well the justice system works.If you’d like to know more about how I approach the law visit http://www.stjames-legal.comor phone: 978-689-5200 (Monday - Saturday 8:00 am. - 8:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time)