Philosophy

At Sobel Legal, we have a philosophy that is built into and becomes a part of everything we do on behalf of our injured clients.

One – “Ready, Set, Trial!” From day one, we evaluate your case and start preparing it as though it may need to go to trial.  While the number of cases that need to be tried is less than 10%, If your case is one that needs to be tried, you will appreciate the efforts we make at the beginning.  We also believe that our approach maximizes the amount we can resolve your case for in settlement.  You should know, that if your case is serious and the insurance company is unwilling to settle it for what it is reasonably worth, we will take it to trial.  We don’t just settle cases and we don’t refer them to trial attorneys.  Ours is a trial practice- there will be no referral necessary.

Two – Your case is unique! Your case is like your fingerprint.  It may follow a general timeline, but you and your case are unique.  The only way for us to fully represent you is to get to know you.  The value of a case is not pre-determined by a schedule which lists the injuries on the left and their value on the right.  We need to understand the full extent of your injuries and how they have impacted your daily life now and in the future.  For example, if you broke your pinky finger, your damages may be minimal if you drive a golf cart all day, but it is quite a different story if you are a concert pianist.  Your case is unique.  The legal service you receive should be as well.

Five – We are partners and we need to talk.  Most people live a lifetime without ever having a legal claim.  Hiring an attorney is an important decision and communicating with that attorney is even more important.  That is why every client gets Ken Sobel’s cell phone number.  Most clients respect the boundaries of personal versus business hours, but it’s good to know that when something urgent occurs, you have Ken’s cell number in your pocket.  When you call Sobel Legal, your call will be answered by a person; and if you need to speak with Ken, you will, either immediately or very shortly thereafter.

Six – If you’re not really hurt, don’t call us.  We are not a legal mill that takes all-comers.  We offer individualized attention in a non-cookie cutter approach to resolving monetary claims for the loss of income, the expense of medical care and a just approximation of the money value of losing the ability to enjoy life.  After practicing for over thirty years, Kenneth J. Sobel, Esq. is not interested in taking just any case.  Only the truly injured should call.  We accept cases even when the injuries are small, but there must truly be an injury or we will politely decline your representation.  This helps us maintain our credibility in a profession which is increasingly viewed with a strong dose of skepticism.  For our clients who are injured, however, our philosophy assists in getting our cases resolved with insurance adjusters who appreciate that Sobel Legal only accepts cases that have merit.