{"id":3048,"date":"2026-05-29T07:48:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/?page_id=3048"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:30:28","slug":"working-with-vulnerable-persons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/working-with-vulnerable-persons\/","title":{"rendered":"Working with Vulnerable Persons"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3048\" class=\"elementor elementor-3048\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70828d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70828d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d51706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"2d51706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Professionals Representing Vulnerable Clients\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c75742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c75742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this section you will find information to consider in representing clients who have sustained a brain injury and as a result struggle with cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. These individuals can experience symptoms which can diminish their ability to fully participate and understand the complexities of the criminal justice system. These individuals often experience co-occurring conditions such as mental health or addictions which further compound their vulnerability in unequal access and participation in complex court proceedings and criminal justice systems.<\/p><p>For Legal professionals to adequately represent their client\u2019s interests it must be determined if a client meets the definition of a legal disability and that they have the competency to direct their counsel. Assessing an individual\u2019s ability to comprehend and participate in the proceedings will determine the type of accommodations that are required to ensure a fair and equitable process. This also ensures that the client is able to adequately direct their legal counsel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00c2a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"a00c2a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1670\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1670\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Legal Disability  <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1670\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb307bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb307bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1670\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d95429b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d95429b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a1b4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30a1b4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><u>This information has been summarized with permission from &#8211;\u00a0<\/u><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomsonrogers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/representing-vulnerable-and-incapable-clients.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><u>https:\/\/www.thomsonrogers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/representing-vulnerable-and-incapable-clients.pdf<\/u><\/i><\/a><em>\u00a0via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelitigator.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Litigator<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><ul><li>Persons will be \u201cmentally incapable\u201d under the Act if they fail to meet the \u201cunderstand or appreciate\u201d test: that is, they are not able to understand information relevant to making a decision concerning their property (which includes a legal claim), care or safety; OR, they are not able to appreciate the reasonably foreseeable consequences of a decision or lack of decision.<\/li><li>Legal disability has very real consequences for a client. It results in a near total loss of autonomy in the legal process. A client cannot pursue a legal claim except by and through a Litigation Guardian.<\/li><li>A Litigation Guardian is empowered to do \u201canything\u201d required or authorized to be done by a party to litigation and who alone \u201cinstruct[s] the lawyer in the conduct of the [legal] proceeding\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1671\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1671\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Determining Mental Capacity  <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1671\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc1229 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cc1229\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1671\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf54646 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf54646\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dfd9ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dfd9ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>The starting point is the legal presumption that a person has capacity until proven otherwise.<\/li><li>Capacity is demonstrated by the ability to\u201cunderstand\u201d and \u201cappreciate.\u201d To meet the test for capacity to instruct counsel, persons must: (1) understand what they have asked the lawyer to do for them and why; (2) be able to understand and process the information, advice and options the lawyer presents; and, (3) appreciate the advantages, drawbacks and potential consequences associated with the options with which they are presented (i.e. be able to assess risk).<\/li><li>It is only when clients appear unable to understand information provided to them, or to appreciate the consequences of a decision, good or bad, does their capacity come into question.<\/li><li>Incapacity must stem from a mental source such as mental illness, dementia, developmental delay or physical injury. It does not stem a lack of sophistication, education or cultural differences.<\/li><li>The incapacity must affect the party\u2019s decision-making in relation to the issues in the litigation.<\/li><li>Lawyers can educate themselves about common mental disabilities and typical accommodations associated with such disabilities.<\/li><li>Clients are ultimately the best resource in this regard \u2013 asking them what accommodations they need to understand, appreciate, and participate in the lawyer-client relationship is usually the best starting point.<\/li><li>Lawyers are precluded from acting on behalf of an incapable client, they are necessarily under an obligation to assess their clients\u2019 capacity to instruct counsel.<\/li><li>While Rules of Professional Conduct impose an ethical duty on the lawyer to take steps to ensure that a legally disabled client\u2019s interests are protected and not abandoned, they do little to provide any meaningful guidance about how a lawyer is supposed to determine a client\u2019s capacity.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1672\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1672\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> The Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce7432d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pi\/aging\/resources\/guides\/diminished-capacity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>The Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity<\/u><\/a>: A\u00a0Handbook for Lawyers by the American Bar Association, recommends that the first step is to conduct a \u201cpreliminary screening\u201d to identify any \u201cred flags\u201d suggesting possible incapacity.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1673\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1673\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Accommodating Clients with Diminished Capacity <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1673\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3070fc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3070fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1673\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ab5b0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0ab5b0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90adaba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90adaba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To promote accessibility and inclusion for individuals who have sustained a brain injury and struggle with cognitive impairment, Lawyers might consider one or more of the following during client meetings to provide adequate accessibility and accommodations to address symptoms of ABI.\u00a0<\/p><ol><li>Provide advance explanation of the purpose of any meeting with the\u00a0client.<\/li><li>Discuss one issue at a time.<\/li><li>Break information into small, manageable chunks.<\/li><li>Use simple, straightforward, non-legalese language.<\/li><li>Speak at a slower pace to allow the client to process information.<\/li><li>Allow extra time for clients to formulate and ask clarifying questions.<\/li><li>Provide cues to assist recall rather than expecting spontaneous retrieval of information.<\/li><li>Repeat, paraphrase, summarize, and check periodically for accuracy of communication and comprehension.<\/li><li>Confirm understanding by asking the client to explain in their own words what has been said.<\/li><li>If information is not understood, incompletely understood, or misunderstood, provide corrected feedback and check again for comprehension.<\/li><li>Provide summary notes and information sheets to facilitate later recall, including key points, decisions to be made, and documents to bring to the next meeting, etc.<\/li><li>Schedule appointments for times of the day when the client is at peak performance.<\/li><li>Schedule multiple, shorter appointments rather than one lengthy appointment.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1674\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1674\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> During the Court Process <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1674\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ebf922 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ebf922\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1674\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d3ce8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d3ce8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86ecc04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86ecc04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Having a holistic picture of your client and the factors that create vulnerability will promote inclusivity and accessibility for the client in court proceedings. The ability to anticipate the challenges that may arise due to the client\u2019s disability or your needs as a legal professional in representing that client, will allow you to advocate for required accommodations. This will ensure your client has the ability to participate in the proceedings to the fullest extent of their capabilities. This will ensure that accessibility and equity is paramount in a system that is very complicated and difficult to understand for individuals with Acquired Brain Injury or cognitive impairment. It is important to help create a plan of accommodation to assist your client in navigating the challenges of the court process. Ask medical, mental health or support staff for guidance to ensure you are covering the clients needs in physical, cognitive and emotional support needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1675\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1675\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Consideration When Creating a Court Support Plan <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1675\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5afb6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a5afb6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1675\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a632746 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a632746\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75e6433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75e6433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>How will the proceedings affect my client&#8217;s emotional energy?<\/li><li>Will the client\u2019s brain injury create challenges in communication, understanding and ability to answer questions or produce an accurate timeline of events?<\/li><li>Can proceedings be scheduled during the time of day that is best suited to my client\u2019s needs?<\/li><li>What type of behaviours could be disruptive due to the individual&#8217;s cognitive impairment\/ABI? What ways can I help to support or address this?<\/li><li>Will the client have access to a sensory item to decrease anxiety?<\/li><li>Is the client able to have a communication advocate? &#8211;\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdacanada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Communication Disabilities Access Canada\u00a0(CDAC)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has a database of professionals who can provide assistance to individuals who need communication support due to issues such as brain injury. They can also provide more information,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdacanada.com\/resources\/communication-assistance-database\/about\/people-who-assist-with-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/li><li>Will the client be able to understand their rights and responsibilities during the proceedings?<\/li><li>Are there physical barriers that require adaptive assistance or support?<\/li><li>Will diagrams or pictures be helpful in explaining the proceedings?<\/li><li>Will the client be able to use sunglasses or glasses to reduce light sensitivity?<\/li><li>Can I access any of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/resources-printable-tools\/\"><u>these resources to provide support<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to my client?<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ae6349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"77ae6349\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ==================== SECTION 2: QUICK SUPPORT CARDS ==================== -->\n<div style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 56px auto 0; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; text-align: left;\">\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 16px;\">\n      Ways to Make Legal Meetings Easier\n    <\/h2>\n    <p style=\"font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; margin: 0;\">\n      Small adjustments can make a legal meeting feel more manageable, less stressful, and easier to follow. \n      These ideas can help you prepare ahead of time and communicate what supports you need.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 18px;\">\n\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafdfb 100%); border: 1px solid #e7ece8; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(16,173,74,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path d=\"M8 3h8M9 3v3m6-3v3M5 8h14M7 12h4M7 16h7M5 5.5C5 4.67 5.67 4 6.5 4h11c.83 0 1.5.67 1.5 1.5v13c0 .83-.67 1.5-1.5 1.5h-11C5.67 20 5 19.33 5 18.5v-13Z\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">\n        Write Things Down\n      <\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a; margin: 0;\">\n        Bring notes, questions, reminders, or keywords with you so you do not need to rely on memory in the moment.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafdfb 100%); border: 1px solid #e7ece8; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(16,173,74,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path d=\"M12 21s-6-3.9-6-10a6 6 0 0 1 12 0c0 6.1-6 10-6 10Z\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M12 13.2a2.2 2.2 0 1 0 0-4.4 2.2 2.2 0 0 0 0 4.4Z\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">\n        Ask for the Right Setting\n      <\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a; margin: 0;\">\n        A quieter room, fewer distractions, and a calm environment can make it easier to listen, process information, and respond.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafdfb 100%); border: 1px solid #e7ece8; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n      <div style=\"width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(16,173,74,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path d=\"M4 12h16M4 7h10M4 17h8\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n          <path d=\"M18 16l2 2 4-4\" stroke=\"#10AD4A\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"translate(-2 -2)\"\/>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <h3 style=\"font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px;\">\n        Keep Information Simple\n      <\/h3>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a; margin: 0;\">\n        It is okay to ask for shorter explanations, repetition, or written follow-up so important details feel clearer and easier to manage.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a124f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45a124f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-44\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senior-woman-talking-to-caring-nurse-at-waiting-room.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60295875 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"60295875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ==================== SECTION 3: PREP CHECKLIST ==================== -->\n<div style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 56px auto 0; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; text-align: left;\">\n\n  <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7fbf8 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #e4ebe6; border-radius: 22px; padding: 34px 30px; box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n    \n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n      <h2 style=\"font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 14px;\">\n        Before Your Appointment\n      <\/h2>\n      <p style=\"font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; margin: 0;\">\n        Taking a few minutes to prepare before a meeting can reduce stress and help you feel more in control. \n        Use this simple checklist to get ready in a way that works for you.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display: grid; gap: 14px;\">\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; background: #10AD4A; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;\">\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12.5 9.2 16.5 19 7.5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Gather your notes<\/div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a;\">Write down questions, dates, symptoms, challenges, or anything you do not want to forget to mention.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; background: #10AD4A; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;\">\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12.5 9.2 16.5 19 7.5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Plan your supports<\/div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a;\">Think about whether you need breaks, written instructions, a support person, or a quieter setting during the meeting.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; background: #10AD4A; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;\">\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12.5 9.2 16.5 19 7.5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Leave extra time<\/div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a;\">Give yourself more time than usual so you are not rushed getting there, logging in, or settling before the conversation begins.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8ece9; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n        <div style=\"width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px; border-radius: 999px; background: #10AD4A; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px;\">\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12.5 9.2 16.5 19 7.5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Know what helps you stay calm<\/div>\n          <div style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #4a4a4a;\">Bring water, headphones, a notepad, or another simple support tool that helps you stay focused and grounded.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f32c01 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22f32c01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3421b4d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"3421b4d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"491\" class=\"elementor elementor-491\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6723097 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6723097\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3124ead e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3124ead\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9a0a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9a0a63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc3d854 elementor-nav-menu__align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-nav-menu--dropdown-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"dc3d854\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;vertical&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot; 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Strategies<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/working-with-vulnerable-persons\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Working with Vulnerable Persons<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3113\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/creating-accessible-meetings\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Creating Accessible Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/how-to-host-a-virtual-meeting\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">How to Host a Virtual Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3151\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/communication-challenges-and-how-to-address-them\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Communication Challenges and How to Address Them<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/deescalation-tactics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Deescalation Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3177\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/support-and-soothing-tool-kit\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Support and Soothing Tool Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-121\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Factors to Consider<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3244\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/voluntary-statements\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Voluntary Statements<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/false-confessions\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">False Confessions<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3338\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/bail\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Bail<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/courtroom-behaviour\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Courtroom Behaviour<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3385\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/strategies-to-get-relevant-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Strategies to Get Relevant Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3405\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/fitness-to-stand-trial\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Fitness to Stand Trial<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3428\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/diversion-and-specialize-courts\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\">Diversion and Specialize Courts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1659\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Resources &#038; 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Strategies<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/working-with-vulnerable-persons\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Working with Vulnerable Persons<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3113\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/creating-accessible-meetings\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Creating Accessible Meetings<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/how-to-host-a-virtual-meeting\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">How to Host a Virtual Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3151\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/communication-challenges-and-how-to-address-them\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Communication Challenges and How to Address Them<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/deescalation-tactics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Deescalation Tactics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3177\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/support-and-soothing-tool-kit\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Support and Soothing Tool Kit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-121\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Factors to Consider<span class=\"sub-arrow\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3244\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/voluntary-statements\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Voluntary Statements<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3297\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/false-confessions\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">False Confessions<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3338\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/bail\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Bail<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3355\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/courtroom-behaviour\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Courtroom Behaviour<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3385\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/strategies-to-get-relevant-information\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strategies to Get Relevant Information<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3405\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/fitness-to-stand-trial\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fitness to Stand Trial<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-3428\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/diversion-and-specialize-courts\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diversion and Specialize Courts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-1659\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Resources &#038; 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Navigating the legal system following a life-altering injury can be extremely difficult. Organizations like BIST provide essential resources, information and assistance that help to make the legal process less confusing and stressful for survivors and their families.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Erik Joffe<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">B.A., J.D.<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \u201cSince working with BIST I have been able to see the impact such an organization has on people living with ABI\u2019s. Understanding how to navigate the legal system is challenging for even a lay person, so add this complication in to the mix for someone living with a brain injury, would make it almost impossible to understand. Thanks to BIST, survivors and families now have a resource to assist navigating this incredibly difficult process during these incredibly difficult times.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Jordan Assaraf<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Barrister & Solicitor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Lawyers have to be flexible and encourage the participation of support persons in interviews in client meetings, and even in court procedures. There is case law that has acknowledged the role of support persons and companions, and has even extended legal privilege to discussions involving companions and support persons.\u201d \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Robert Ben<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Barrister & Solicitor<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c2e1c elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--valign-bottom elementor-cta--sequenced-animation elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"31c2e1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Legal-system-Sidebar-2.jpg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A law book with a gavel - Domestic violence law\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCourt Process &amp; What to Expect\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstand court procedures, timelines, and how to prepare so you feel more confident at each stage.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item elementor-animated-item--move-up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/abijustice.org\/legal-professionals\/court-checklist\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal Professionals Representing Vulnerable Clients In this section you will find information to consider in representing clients who have sustained a brain injury and as a result struggle with cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. 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