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What is Artisanal Law?

There are many published definitions of the term “artisan,” from which the term "artisanal" derives. For example, an artisan is defined as “a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand,” or someone who “produces something (as cheese or wine) in limited quantities often using traditional methods.” When speaking of artisanal food, which is to say food made by an artisan, we speak of food “made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients.” Well, that is how I view the effective practice of law too: as a craft that takes years to have mastered, where the work to be achieved on behalf of each client is handcrafted with care, based on many, many years of experience. Thus, when I speak of myself as a legal artisan, and of my practice as an "artisanal law firm," I am saying that for every client I will produce the best possible legal solutions with the utmost of care, creating precisely what is needed for you, based on over 25 years of doing this work. Let me craft a solution for you.

A Note from Denis on Some Pandemic Changes ~

When the pandemic hit, like so many, I hunkered down. The office was closed to visitors, and communications with clients occurred by phone and online, with emails and video calls. I also (mostly) stopped taking new clients, and made the decision that litigation was not something I really wanted to do anymore. (After 25 years, it was time for a break.) Thus, I am now primarily focused on my existing small-business and nonprofit clients, and doing a lot of pro bono work too. I will still happily consult with people who contact me with problems and questions, and try to point you in the right direction, including making a referral to another attorney who might help. But, for now, I am declining most new clients, and all litigation ones. Also, please note, I am only in the office Tuesday through Thursday. And because it’s time to travel more, there will be two- and three-week closures two-to-three times per year. (See My Travels for photos and blog-posts about some of my adventures.) And to be honest, I see retirement on the horizon, but it is not super-close….although it is approaching. Bottom-Line: Please feel free to reach out to me with questions, but my availability is much more limited now. Thank you, and I hope you and yours are doing better now that the pandemic is receding. Onward!

Ways That I Can Help You.

Despite what some attorneys might be tempted to tell you, not all attorneys can do all things, at least not well. That means, the most important decision that you make is choosing an attorney that is right for you, someone who can help you find the solutions that you need. So click on this link to find out more about the ways I can maybe help you.

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Learn More About Me.

Different attorneys have different education, training, and experience. I have been an attorney for over 25 years, but that does not mean that I can do it all. If you think you need an attorney, then click on this link find out more about me and to help you decide if you think I can help you find the solutions you are looking for.  

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Arguments, Musings, and More.

If I had a dollar for every word I have written in an article, blog post, book chapter, or other writing, I might not be super-rich, but I could keep my dogs in dog-treats for a very, very long time.  (And they like expensive dog-treats!) So click on this link if you want to read some of the things I have had to say recently (or not so recently). Feel free to disagree!

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Method is much, technique is much, but inspiration is even more.

— Benjamin Cardozo, "The Game of the Law" In Law and Literature and Other Essays and Addresses, p. 163 (1931).