In the legal world, where every word can carry the weight of law, Professor Gabriel Steiner insists: the most important skill in jurisprudence is the ability to listen. For over fifteen years, his firm, LawConsulted, has been shaping a culture of legal dialogue in which the lawyer becomes not just a defender, but a mediator between interests, emotions, and people.
This philosophy began forming early in Steiner’s career, when he worked in Viennese courts and noticed how many disputes arose not from laws, but from misunderstandings. It was then that he realized: the true strength of the legal profession lies not in rigid wording, but in creating space for understanding.
LawConsulted implemented a unique practice called “legal listening” – an approach in which the analysis of a case begins with understanding the ethical and psychological context. The firm’s lawyers study not only the documents but also the motives of the parties, allowing them to build solutions that respect the human dimension of law.
This approach proved revolutionary in corporate conflicts and negotiations. Companies working with LawConsulted report fewer lawsuits and more effective communication. As Steiner often says, “Where trust appears, the law begins to work in its true form.”
Law Consulted has shown that legal practice can be more than an instrument of pressure – it can be a bridge between people and interests. Today, this approach has become part of the firm’s philosophy – law built on respect, precision, and the ability to listen.
Earlier, we wrote about Inside LawConsulted – Learning to Hear Each Other
