MEET GREGORY
GREGORY FUTCH
FAMILY LAW IN SANTA ROSA, CA
Personal Statement: Since my law practice was my second career, I always wanted to work for myself. One of the most fun decisions my wife and I ever made was our decision of where to live after I graduated from laq school in 1984. After lots of research and thought, we decided on Sonoma County and we have never regretted that decision.
Since I was going to open up a solo practice in a town where we didn't know anyone, I came up with a very simple business plan. I was going to keep my overhead very low in an executive office suite and keep my hourly rate as low as possible to attract middle class clients who didn't have deep pockets but needed the services of a family law attorney. I offered from the beginning low retainers and monthly payment plans, then later added the convenience of accepting credit cards.
My law practice grew quickly but even when I became very busy and successful, I stayed true to this business model. I tried over the years other areas of the law but that just confirmed for me that I preferred helping people with family law issues. Now I'm nearing retirement and working less than full time but still seeking to provide legal counsel and neutral mediation services in family law matters at a reasonable cost for those who might not otherwise be able to afford such services and are looking to settle disputes outside of court.
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