5 /5 Stace Young: Jim has represented both me and my daughter in numerous cases, and has never let me down. The presence he commands when entering the courtroom is effortless- just a natural charisma. His negation skills are exceptional, and his ability to leverage his relationships within the area is unsurpassed by any other lawyer. His efficiency and timeliness allow for a quick turnaround with the arrangements he makes, I am never left waiting for weeks on end to determine a course of action for a case. Jim always keeps the best interest of the client at hand, and never agrees to a deal that he feels is not favorable. His enthusiasm for the legal process is bar-none and he will defend the law and what is just, no matter how much time it takes. I will continue to use Jim to appear on behalf of me in all legal representation, and will recommend him as a top-flight lawyer to all of my colleagues.
I am going to leave you with a little story to illustrate the negotiation tactics that Jim “the lighthouse” Grimaldi uses when striking a deal with the DA, he basically stops them in their tracks, and they divert their course:
Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees North to avoid a collision.
Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees South to avoid collision.
Americans: This is the captain of a US navy ship; I say again divert your course.
Canadians: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course.
Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THATS ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.
Canadians: We are a lighthouse; your call.