Elisa Reiter Daniel Pollack

October 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"How much weight should judges continue to give to court-appointed counsel, who have historically served as giving children a voice in the courtroom?" write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Virginia E. Griffin.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Virginia E. Griffin

11 minute read

September 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"The case of J.M.P., Jr. sets an important precedent for future legal decisions regarding mental health and ownership of firearms," write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel

10 minute read

September 09, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"The duties of confidentiality for attorneys and psychologists are fundamental to their professional relationships," write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel

7 minute read

September 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"Communicating with individuals who have been diagnosed with BPD and/or NPD requires specialized strategies and heightened awareness for the parties' attorneys," write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel

10 minute read

April 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

According to a survey sponsored by the OJJDP, 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year; 90% of them are eyewitnesses to domestic violence incidents. From a legal perspective, are there some approaches and strategies to keep in mind when the alleged perpetrator is the "new parent" and the eyewitness is their stepchild rather than biological child?

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel

9 minute read

April 09, 2024 | The Recorder

"The presentation of expert mental health information to the court is essential, but such evidence ... is likely to draw objections," according to Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel

9 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

"Striking a balance between raising awareness about legitimate concerns and avoiding defamatory statements is essential," write columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack, along with psychologist Jeffrey C. Siegel.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel

15 minute read

December 27, 2023 | The Recorder

"In cases involving minor children, we sometimes vary from standard operating procedure regarding how testimony can be presented, as well as stretching boundaries as to whether the witness is developmentally capable of presenting testimony. Should such distinctions continue?"

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel

12 minute read

December 07, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Consultants can help litigants learn to better adapt, to communicate politely and succinctly, and to help give children stable homes and healthy choices. Should their artistry be disclosed in discovery?

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel

7 minute read

October 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

People have an inherent impulse toward empathy. That drive can be nurtured or squelched during any legal process. This article presents a discussion on conflict and suggests how attorneys would be wise to learn from mental health professionals about how to best serve clients with empathy, attention and respect.

By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey C. Siegel

7 minute read