Some Suggestions for a Successful Attorney-Client Relationship -
1. Go into your initial consultation with (at least) an open mind. Understand that your lawyer will honestly want to help you resolve your legal problem to your best benefit. Satisfied clients are how his kids get fed and his bills get paid... Read more (PDF)

The Illinois Fund Concept®,
by Jeff Tolman

Follow Me and You Will Know the Answer - The snow was falling outside his law office. Everyone's wish for a white Christmaswas coming to pass. He didn't notice. As always, Christmas Eve had been hectic. The holiday visitation disputes had kept him on the show cause calander late... Read more (PDF)

Washington State Bar News,
by Jeff Tolman

Looking at the Grandeur of Pride - Driving down Finn Hill to work today, I again saw a familiar, and welcome sight. The service truck driver was, at 6 a.m., washing his delivery vehicle. In minutes the vehicle would be shiney as new... Read more (PDF)

Tolman's Tales, by Jeff Tolman

Reflections on Knowing One's Place- Good old Prince Charles. Born to royalty. Educated at the finest schools. Learned to fox hunt and say "good evening, your highness, you look lovely" in 47 languages. Every second of his life orchestrated to groom a great king... Read more (PDF)

Tolman's Tales, by Jeff Tolman

Why We Should All Be Seeking Kina'ole - Recently I received a letter from a client at the end of a matter. "Thank you for all of your help," it began. "There is a Hawaiian word that comes to mind... Kina'ole. Just a single word, but with much meaning... Read more (PDF)

Tolman's Tales, by Jeff Tolman

Things I Think Are True - A friend of mine recently served on a jury. During the jury selection process the prosecutor asked jury panel members "What do you think is true?" The question has two purposes. First you get an insight into a person's perspective... Read more (PDF)

Tolman's Tales, by Jeff Tolman