Speaking

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Talks for community groups, churches, professional organizations, podcasts, and legal-education audiences — clear, practical, and accessible.

Steve's presentations help audiences understand the issues, avoid common mistakes, and think more clearly when emotions are high — combining legal education with real-world guidance on how to prepare, communicate, and decide.

Thinking Clearly in Divorce

Divorce can trigger fear, anger, guilt, and rushed decision-making. This talk helps audiences recognize the emotional traps that increase conflict, legal fees, and regret.

Steve explains how to slow down, organize facts, communicate more effectively, and make decisions that protect long-term stability.

Best for

Divorce support groups, churches, therapists, financial planners, podcasts, community education, and family-law-adjacent professionals.

Audience takeaways

Identify common emotional traps in divorce.
Understand how fear and anger can increase legal costs.
Learn how to separate facts from emotional reactions.
Use practical tools to communicate and prepare more effectively.
Focus on long-term peace rather than short-term emotional victories.

Texas Divorce Basics

A plain-English overview of the Texas divorce process, including custody, support, property division, temporary orders, mediation, and court preparation.

It helps Texans understand what to expect and how to prepare before panic takes over.

Best for

Public workshops, online webinars, community groups, legal education events, and support organizations.

Audience takeaways

Understand the basic stages of a Texas divorce.
Learn the major issues that may arise in custody and support.
Understand the difference between community and separate property.
Know what documents and information to begin gathering.
Learn what questions to ask before and during the process.

Before You File for Divorce in Texas

Many people begin divorce emotionally before they are prepared practically. This presentation walks through the key steps to consider before filing — including financial documents, parenting issues, housing, safety, communication, attorney consultations, and common mistakes to avoid.

Best for

Private webinars, women’s groups, men’s groups, therapists, financial professionals, and community education programs.

Audience takeaways

Know what documents to gather before filing.
Understand practical issues involving housing, children, money, and bills.
Learn why preparation can reduce panic and legal expense.
Identify when safety, protective orders, or emergency relief may be relevant.
Prepare better questions for a lawyer consultation.

Divorce Court Without Panic

Court can feel intimidating, especially for people who have never testified or appeared before a judge. This talk helps audiences understand how to prepare for a family-law hearing, organize documents, testify clearly, and avoid emotional mistakes in court.

Best for

Client education, legal aid programs, community workshops, and self-represented litigant education.

Audience takeaways

Understand what to expect at a family-law hearing.
Learn how to prepare documents and exhibits.
Know how to answer questions clearly.
Understand courtroom behavior and communication basics.
Avoid common mistakes that hurt credibility.

What to Do When Someone Dies in Texas

After a loved one dies, families often feel pressure to make quick decisions about funeral arrangements, property, bills, bank accounts, wills, insurance, and probate. This talk provides a calm, practical overview of the first steps families should consider.

Best for

Churches, senior groups, estate-planning seminars, financial advisors, funeral homes, and community education programs.

Audience takeaways

Know what to do in the first 24 to 72 hours.
Understand what documents to gather.
Learn when probate may be needed.
Understand who has authority before and after appointment.
Avoid common mistakes with bills, property, bank accounts, and family conflict.

How to Talk to Your Lawyer Without Wasting Money

Many clients unintentionally increase legal fees because they are disorganized, unclear, or unsure how to communicate with their lawyer. This talk helps audiences prepare for consultations, organize documents, ask better questions, and understand how legal services work.

Best for

Community groups, business groups, client education programs, podcasts, and workshops.

Audience takeaways

Learn how to prepare for a lawyer meeting.
Understand what information lawyers need.
Learn how to organize documents and timelines.
Understand retainers, billing, and legal communication basics.
Ask better questions and reduce wasted time.

§ 07 — Formats

Steve is available for

Keynote-style presentations

Community workshops

Webinars

Podcast interviews

Church and nonprofit programs

Professional education events

Book-club and reader discussions

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