Services

Alan Edmunds has been representing clients for over 27 years in areas including military divorce, military defense and military discharge. Mr Edmunds has also represented clients throughout the United States in areas of national security clearances, California family law and divorce mediation. Mr. Edmunds vast experience can help you also if you simply call his office for an appointment.

There are a variety of services provided by this law firm to clients. The most obvious, of course, is full legal representation on Federal cases and Family Law cases. There is a trend, however, for limited representation and even consulting and coaching services are available to clients. The discussion below is a brief outline of different relationships that Attorney Edmunds has had on legal matters with clients. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Full Representation

Attorney Edmunds is licensed to practice law in the State of California and Federal Courts of the United States. The most traditional relationship between an attorney and a client has been full representation, where the attorney represents the client on all matters involved in a particular case or litigation. Full representation is available to clients in the area of Military Law, Security Clearance Matters, EEO Matters and Family Law Matters. The prices for full representation can be billed either on a flat fee or hourly. The fees vary on these matters and any questions that you might have should be directed to Mr. Edmunds or his staff.

Consulting

Mr. Edmunds is available to individuals on a consulting basis. The advantages of this type of relationship include reduced costs and attorney involvement only when requested. Mr. Edmunds has acted as a consultant in both legal matters and business matters. Some businesses have placed him on an annual retainer basis, so that he is available for questions over fixed periods of time.

Individuals have also utilized this concept to consult with Mr. Edmunds on Family Law matters and Government matters. The fees are less and the relationship is tailored to the client's specific needs. Often, Mr. Edmunds is called upon to provide a second opinion or suggest certain strategies in areas that are of interest to clients. Please call our office if this type of relationship is of interest to you.

Document Review

Mr. Edmunds and his staff are frequently called upon to review documents. These documents may range from Family Law documents, such as a Marriage Settlement Agreement or a Property Settlement Agreement to evidence against individuals in Military Law cases or Security Clearance matters. On numerous occasions over the last 26 years Mr. Edmunds has been called upon by a variety of individuals and businesses to review documents. These services are usually billed on an hourly basis. The review of documents is done in a confidential manner and the results are communicated both in person and with a written report to the client.

Mediator

Mr. Edmunds has effectively mediated numerous disputes involving business matters as well as Family Law matters. The Mediation Center at our offices in San Diego is utilized for the purpose of dispute resolution. The mediation process is more fully described on this web page.

The advantages of mediation are numerous and include a tremendous savings in time and expense. Mr. Edmunds is uniquely suited for the mediation process because of his vast experience and his educational background including a Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Jurist Doctor Degree in Law. This formal training coupled with 27 years of experience has proven beneficial to clients.

The mediation process is very dignified and cost effective. If this interests you in your current legal situation, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Coaching

Throughout the years, Alan Edmunds has had the privilege of assisting individuals achieve goals and enriching their lives in a coaching relationship. The process of coaching involves creating a collaborative partnership built on action between the client and the coach. Often, Mr. Edmunds has been involved with individuals in a coaching capacity who are making a career transition, starting a new business, reevaluating their lives or facing personal challenges.

To become a coach, an individual should have a strong sense of self and a high level of confidence. Coaches are "good listeners" and know how to filter their own emotions and judgements from the concerns raised by clients and individuals. A coach also should be intuitive, creative and willing to take the chance of offering opinions to individuals when appropriate. Mr. Edmunds possesses these qualities. He not only has a strong legal background and a strong business background, but has been an Ordained Elder in his Presbyterian Church for several years. He brings unique qualities to a coaching relationship, which has benefited clients and individuals.

If you find yourself facing personal challenges or would benefit from the guidance and assistance offered from an experienced individual, do not hesitate to call our office and set up an appointment with Mr. Edmunds.