"It's a humbling experience to practice law in Missouri," says family-law attorney James Young. "There are many fine lawyers out there. Knowing this makes you need to do your best every day." That's what makes the Law Office of James H. Young and Associates, LLC the ideal choice for your family-law needs: this firm has a never-ending drive to excel at its work.

With 31 combined years of legal experience, solid expertise in financial and parenting issues, and a focus on family law, Young's firm will resolve your divorce with efficiency, integrity, and compassion.

Strong focus on divorce and other domestic issues

Young, his associate Michelle Jakobe, and the firm's two paralegals dedicate themselves to family law. "We've been doing this for a long time," Young explains. "When you focus narrowly on one area, with a small subset of clients, you get very good at it." Since 1992, the firm has established itself as an important presence in the legal community through experience and familiarity with local courts.

"We've grown," adds Young, "because the demand for our services has grown. The firm has been successful for many years because we always do the best job we can." Young's own family-law expertise is evident through the numerous information seminars he has given, and he has even written a video for the Missouri Bar, Divorce – A Guide to the Legal Journey Ahead.

Ample resources for the best results

Young's educational background in economics is a strong advantage in cases with complex financial issues. "It gives me a leg up in dealing with property, valuations, or retirement assets," he says. In addition, the firm's location in Kansas City's suburbs, populated largely by families, opens it up to numerous cases with child-related issues. "We're involved heavily in creating parenting plans for clients. I also handle a lot of parenting issues as a mediator."

The firm also relies on other professionals to assist with issues outside the legal box. "As a family lawyer, you need a good pool of experts to surround yourself with," says Young. "We've developed professional relationships with accountants, valuation experts, and therapists." Whether a divorce involves financial or custody issues, Young's firm has the necessary resources to create the best possible outcome.

Serving clients with understanding and honesty

Being good listeners, Young and his associates know how to determine what's important to the client in the big picture. "We understand each client's particular needs and respond in a unique, thoughtful way," Young says. "And we empower clients to determine how much an issue is worth spending in legal costs when evaluating strategies. My associates and I meet often to discuss how to serve clients better."

Client service means resolving divorce either amicably or aggressively – depending on what the case requires. "We can do collaborative law or complicated trials. People appreciate lawyers who can deal with both extremes. Everybody deserves the opportunity to explore a non-adversarial divorce, but if the other spouse won't allow it and the case unravels, you need a lawyer who can handle litigation."

Helping you move on with your life

"I truly feel we build strong relationships with clients and help people through a tough part of their lives," says Young. Dedication, knowledge, and understanding: good reasons to trust Young's firm with your family-law case.