Boston, MA family law attorney Terri Partridge discusses her mentor and shares the most common advice that she gives to her clients. In her early career, she had a mentor who served as her first boss right after law school. This mentor, a former investigative reporter for a major Boston newspaper, imparted valuable lessons on digging for the truth, gathering facts, and effectively conveying her client’s story concisely—a skill of paramount importance in this field of law. Expressing gratitude, she acknowledges the foundational guidance received.

In her practice, she consistently advises clients that the legal process may not provide a sense of rectifying past wrongs or grievances from their relationships. Emphasizing the impossibility of giving the other party a lobotomy, she underscores the need for clients to learn how to navigate interactions with their counterparts to achieve their goals. This involves understanding the other person and adopting a collaborative approach rather than adversarial dealings.