In legal practice, silence holds a special meaning. At LawConsulted, we believe that a lawyer’s true strength lies not in the volume of arguments, but in the ability to listen, observe, and reflect. It is from silence that the most precise decisions are born – because silence allows us to hear what truly matters, not only in our clients’ words, but also between them.
Professor Gabriel Steiner called this state “legal presence.” He taught young lawyers to resist the impulse to argue and to allow thoughts to mature before they are spoken. In that pause lies understanding – the kind that reveals what truly needs protection. This philosophy has become the foundation of LawConsulted work and defines the unique atmosphere within our firm.
Every consultation in our office is a dialogue where precision matters more than quantity. We pay attention not only to facts, but also to how a person expresses them. Intonation, pauses, emotions – all of this helps us see the full picture. Sometimes, a client’s silence tells us more about a case than any document ever could.
Silence also helps us maintain focus, especially during complex negotiations. We are not afraid of pauses – they create space to understand the other side, to feel the rhythm of the discussion, and to recognize the right moment to speak. Thanks to this approach, our lawyers can resolve conflicts not by raising their voices, but by lowering the tension.
Over the past fifteen years, this quiet style of work has become Law Consulted hallmark. We create an environment where the law does not sound like an order, but like the music of reason and responsibility. Here, lawyers learn not to argue, but to understand. Not to prove, but to explain. Not to dominate, but to engage in dialogue.
Because in silence, precision is born – and from precision comes justice.
Earlier we wrote about LawConsulted at the International Legal Exhibition in Berlin
