Amber James is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Member of New Beginnings Family Law, a firm dedicated to resolving disputes with compassion and care. In addition to helping parents resolve divorces and property division issues, Amber offers adoption, surrogacy, and estate planning services. Under her leadership, the firm has grown from its humble beginnings into a seven-figure business. It has become recognized in family law circles for its empathetic approach and commitment to minimizing the emotional impact on children.
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Families find themselves navigating complex emotional and legal issues during life-changing moments like divorce or adoption. How can attorneys provide not only legal guidance but also emotional support to ensure the best outcomes for their clients, especially children?
According to Amber James, a seasoned family law attorney, the key lies in balancing empathy with clear boundaries. She highlights the importance of coaching parents to focus on their children's well-being, even amid conflict, and helping clients reframe difficult transitions as opportunities for growth. Amber also underscores the necessity of creating a safe and supportive environment for clients, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or contested adoptions, where emotions run high, and outcomes can have lasting effects.
In this episode of 15 Minutes, Chad Franzen sits down with Amber James, Founder, CEO, and Managing Member of New Beginnings Family Law, to discuss her journey from music education to becoming a leading voice in family law. Amber shares how she helps clients prioritize their children's emotional health, why storytelling skills are vital for lawyers, and the strategies that helped her grow her firm from scratch to seven figures.
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