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Eishin Law Office 3 Features

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interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)

Don't worry alone. A fervent lawyer's belief in rushing to emergency situations and distant places in his business vehicle.

Kunihiko Sato, an attorney at Eishin Law Office, became an attorney after working experience.

The firm provides consultation on a wide range of individual cases, with particular emphasis on criminal cases, including sex crimes, divorce, and slander on social networking sites.

Career and Origin

Became independent after working experience. Communicated legal issues of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake to the victims.

Q. First of all, please tell us why you decided to become a lawyer.

I did not become a lawyer as a new graduate; I have experience as a working adult.

I changed from there to becoming a lawyer because I wanted to help people in need.

The big thing was the people I surrounded myself with. They were suffering from overwork, fraud, and slander on social networking sites.

Some of them had physical injuries and deep emotional scars, and were driven to the point where they could not recover.

I wondered if I could allow such a situation to continue.

It all started with such doubts and anger.

After studying hard, he passed the bar exam.

I immediately set out on my own and opened my current office.

Q: I am impressed by the extensive use of illustrations on your firm's website.

It is a device to convey legal issues, which tend to use terms unfamiliar to the general public, in a way that is as easy to understand as possible.

We also frequently update the explanatory columns with these illustrations on our website.

For example, we are currently publishing a feature article, "Legal Guide to Disaster Countermeasures.

Since January 1, 2024, when the Noto Peninsula earthquake struck, we have published articles such as "Beware of fraudulent business practices that exploit earthquake damage! Will my welfare be suspended if I receive a donation? and "Will welfare be suspended if I receive a donation?

In such emergency situations, it is the role of lawyers to protect the lives of those in need.

We believe that even from a distance, someone will catch our attention and lives will be saved.

Areas of Expertise and Strengths

We focus on criminal cases including sex crimes. Divorce and social networking slander.

Q. What kind of cases do you usually focus on?

I handle a wide range of cases, mainly individual cases.

Among them, I focus on divorce, criminal cases, and slander on social networking sites.

In criminal cases, sexual crimes such as molestation, voyeurism, and child pornography are particularly prominent.

Characteristically, people of high social status and people who normally work diligently are often involved in these crimes.

In many cases, addiction is involved in the background.

Sexual crimes have been increasingly severely punished in recent years, and in some cases, they can lead to the loss of one's life.

What is important is to settle the case with the victim as soon as possible and resolve it as soon as possible.

For this purpose, we recommend that you turn to our lawyers as soon as possible, even if it is just for a minute or a second.

Q.There has been a noticeable movement in recent years to revise the law regarding slander on social networking sites.

I have the impression that many victims are night workers in the sex industry, Vtubers (virtual YouTubers), and influencers.

In addition to requesting the deletion of posts and disclosure of sender information, as well as claiming damages from the perpetrator, I also actively take on the defense of the perpetrator who has written the postings.

In the case of perpetrators, as in the case of sex crimes, it is very common that they just posted the message with a light heart.

However, in recent years, insult crimes are being punished more severely, and there is a growing trend toward punishment.

As long as you are using social networking sites, whether you are a victim or a perpetrator, it is a serious problem to which anyone can become a party.

What about divorce? Are there any precautions that we should take?

The first thing I would like to say is that you should consult with us as soon as possible before you start talking about divorce.

If you do want a divorce, for example, how will the division of assets, custody, and child support be handled?

The purpose of this consultation is to help you plan ahead and to ensure that your divorce will be finalized on the most favorable terms possible.

At the same time, we want to let you know that divorce is not the only option.

In some cases, it may be preferable to restore the relationship and maintain the original lifestyle.

In any case, discussions between the parties alone tend to be emotional.

In many cases, having a lawyer between the parties will facilitate the process, so if you have any concerns, we would like you to consult with us immediately.

Stance on Case Resolution

We emphasize amicable resolution outside of court.

Q. What do you keep in mind when resolving cases?

Unless you want to fight the case thoroughly, otherwise I emphasize out-of-court resolution as much as possible.

At the root of it all is my desire to relieve the client's anxiety and give them peace of mind.

It is not unusual for a case to go to trial, which can be a lengthy process, and this can be very costly both financially and emotionally.

Before that happens, we must come to terms with each other and aim for an amicable settlement with a flexible mindset.

We believe that this is the important role of our lawyers.

In order to put our clients at ease in this way, I usually try to listen carefully to each person's story.

I believe that listening is the most important thing.

I then provide a detailed outlook on the case and suggest as many options and solutions as possible.

I try to understand what kind of life the client wants to lead in the future.

While discussing these issues together, we seek to find a satisfactory solution.

In this respect, our firm is light on footwork, so we are sure to be able to provide flexible support while staying close to our clients from the beginning to the end.

Not a one-size-fits-all process, but a tailor-made solution.

I am sure that will be a source of reassurance for our clients.

That is very reassuring.

Another thing I would like to emphasize is the mobility of our firm.

We have a fleet of business vehicles to go directly to the elderly and other people who have difficulty getting around.

Since we can sleep overnight, we can travel to various locations for consultations without worrying about time or distance.

In some cases, we can also be used as a "mobile consultation office" by providing consultation services in the vehicle.

For example, we can be called to the police station in the middle of the night to attend to a person who has suddenly been arrested.

In such an emergency situation, we can act flexibly and prepare the necessary documents on the spot.

Thoughts for Clients

Do not despair that your life is over. Determination and resolve to resist the theory of self-responsibility

Q: Finally, do you have a message for those who are currently suffering?

No matter how trivial the problem may seem, I hope you will feel at ease and consult with me.

No matter how hard it is for you now, please do not be pessimistic.

I want to tell you loudly that you can always live and be happy.

Recently, I often hear people say, "My life is over.

It means that there are no more options available to you and you are in a state of despair about the future.

But that is not true.

Laws and systems are supposed to help people in such situations, and that is exactly why I became a lawyer.

I am very concerned that the words "self-responsibility" and "self-help" have become so prevalent in our society that it has become difficult for people to give an SOS to those around them, asking for help.

However, there is no need to endure alone.

Please feel free to send me your sorrowful cries and worries that you can't tell anyone.

I will find a way to help you get out from the bottom.

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Office

名称	Eishin Law Office
所在地	Laurel Nagatacho 309, 2-17-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan
TEL	03-4361-0045
FAX	03-4333-0731
営業時間	8:00 - 20:00 (Closed on Sundays) *Please contact us on line or by inquiry form.