Coe Law Offices

A Brief Word Regarding Mr. Coe's Philosophy Of Trial practice And The Role of Lawyers In Divorce Cases: 

If you are looking for the meanest, toughest divorce lawyer in town -- you've come to the wrong place.

Being a trial lawyer does not mean being a "hired gun," and it does not mean taking every case to trial. A good trial lawyer is there to guide you through the sometimes stressful litigation process; to conduct discovery and factual investigation in a thorough, but fair, manner; to negotiate on your behalf and champion your cause in settlement negotiations; to advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your case; to assist you in evaluation of potential outcomes in the event your case cannot be settled; and if the case cannot be settled, to properly prepare you for trial and to present your case fairly and faithfully in court, marshalling the evidence and the arguments in order to achieve a just result.

Philip S. Coe is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his clients. But the best result in the long run is not necessarily to demolish or crush the adversary in court. Mr. Coe tries to encourage his domestic relations clients to resolve their cases through compromise, conciliation and collaboration. Where children are involved, the primary consideration is to minimize the hurt and the psychological scars that inevitably result from court battles between divorcing parents. Where the issues cannot be resolved through mediation or negotiation and a trial is necessary, Mr. Coe nonetheless attempts to conduct the litigation in a gentlemanly and humane manner, treating the opposing side, to the extent possible, with dignity and respect.

If you are out to punish your spouse or partner; if you have a compelling need to inflict maximum pain on them for all that they have done; if you want someone who will go to any lengths to humiliate and crush them -- then you need to hire a different lawyer.