Managing Client Expectations in Family Lawyer | John Rife | Episode 108

In this episode, Andee and Mali welcome veteran family law attorney John Rife to the show to tell them his views on mentoring, giving back to commnity and how he manages his clients' expectations.John shares Andee's and Mali's view that prepping the client at the start of the case for what might happen at the end is essential for a client's overall satisfaction with the case, and their ability to move forward with confidence.Join the conversation as these family law experts talk about career, motivation, and client care.Contact John Rife:www.rifelawfirm.com www.linkedin.com/in/john-rife-b18862b3www.cummingcigars.com00:55 Introduction02:12 The Incident That Led John to Law04:46 Early Career & Finding His Way to Family Law08:01 Lessons From Juvenile Court09:38 Managing Expectations in Divorce11:29 Divorce, Grief & Moving Forward18:01 Guardian ad Litem Explained19:25 Rebuilding Families in Juvenile Court25:16 The Forward Facing Mindset30:01 Why Mediation Matters33:04 Chess, Not Checkers36:30 Forward Facing Check In41:15 Wrap-UpEvolve with us!Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at [email protected] us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/