Staying current with precedents and case law allows you to know the latest developments in Charter jurisprudence, constitutional issues, and also to give you an advantage in areas of cross-examination to strengthen arguments down the road. Taking time each day to stay current and read developing case law is also important due to the way that it allows you to quickly adapt. It reduces the likelihood of the other side surprising you with a case you are not prepared to address and also increases the chance of you doing so to the other side, which in turn increases your chances of a successful outcome for your client.
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Founding Attorney and Mediator at San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
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As a family law attorney who mediates divorce cases, clients at times ask how a situation would be handled in court by a judge. I stay up to date on case law not only for my practice but also because I am a law school professory teaching community property law. Being aware of the law and being able to explain how it applies to different scenarios presented by my clients enables me to be a more effective problem solver in mediation. Couples have more confidence in my recommendations and analysis because I am proficient in the law and stay current on new decisions. I benefit from this because my clients achieve settlements as a result.
Staying current with legal precedents can be crucial for the success of your client's case. For example, we represented clients before immigration court in Arizona. The clients were persecuted by an authoritarian regime in their home country. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), an appellate body reviewing decisions of immigration judges, issued a precedent stating that imputed political opinion is a valid ground for asylum seekers in the U.S. I routinely review the latest legal precedents published by the BIA on their website, which helps me stay current and effectively advocate for our clients. About Me: Asel Mukambetova, Esq. I am the Founding Attorney at the Law Office of Asel Mukambetova, a dedicated New York-based immigration law firm. A proud graduate of Columbia Law School, I am admitted to practice law in the state of New York. My practice is committed to providing exceptional legal services in immigration matters, leveraging my expertise and experience to advocate for and assist my clients.