Justin’s practice is rooted in his commitment to honesty, fairness, and justice. This commitmentis why Justin excels at providing clients with outstanding advocacy and counsel.With nearly two decades of experience as a lawyer in both the public and private sectors and as a policy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, Justin has built a distinguished career rooted in hard work, excellence, and integrity. He has earned the respect of his peers and the trust of his clients. As a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, Justin successfully defended Cook County offices, elected officials, police officers, prosecutors, and healthcare workers in a multitude of complex litigation matters in state and federal court. In the private sector, Justin has successfully represented national, middle-market, and family-owned businesses, as well as individuals across the country. His experience spans various commercial matters, including shareholder rights claims, contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty actions, warranty and fraud claims, commercial foreclosures, employee disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, construction, product liability, and tort actions.Justin also has a track record of resolving complicated disputes through listening and creative problem-solving. Many times, costly and stressful litigation is the result of communication breakdowns between parties. Justin excels at listening to both sides of a situation and helping parties build a bridge to resolution – often before a lawsuit is filed. Parties who have resolved matters with Justin’s assistance have frequently commented that they did not believe compromise was possible before Justin was involved. Justin understands the importance of having counsel you can trust. In matters big and small, Justin provides his clients with honest and clear-eyed counsel. Whether it's a national business managing risk, a family-owned business facing an employment dispute, or a homeowner deciding on a construction contract, Justin has guided many clients through stressful decisions. He enjoys listening to his clients and helping them make sense of complicated issues. Justin enjoys complexity and embraces a paradox mindset.In this episode, Philip and Justin Hanson discuss: Embracing a growth mindsetPractice active listening Utilizing strategic thinking The benefit of patience and enduranceKey Takeaways:Embrace a growth mindset and always look into how you can apply negotiation when navigating a conflict or challenge. This concept applies not only to professionals but resonates in your personal life areas as well. Practice active listening, not just mere hearing. Listening is not just about catching the words that are thrown at you but engaging with them, decoding the language used to align understandings, and seeking the middle ground. Strategic thinking is an art form that is necessary for successful negotiation. In life, in work, and in games, preparation and negotiation are the keys to victory. Understanding both sides of the coin ensures not just tactical wins but long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual respect. Patience and endurance build personal and professional growth. The challenges you face are not dead ends, but merely setbacks that can become light bulb moments that will lead you to unforeseen opportunities. “Be patient with yourself, time is your friend. Keep going forward. You never know what setbacks can lead you to.” - Justin HansonConnect with Justin Hanson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-hanson-26a591a/ Connect with Philip: Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/ Podcast Website: https://lbmpodcast.com/ "X": https://x.com/FornaroLaw Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/philipfornaro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fornarolaw3002 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fornarolaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fornarolaw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FornaroLaw 

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