Our Consultation Policy
Your initial consultation is a critical step in forming a professional relationship with our law firm and ensuring that you are ready to invest in quality legal representation. Our consultation process is designed to ensure that we can effectively understand your legal needs and determine how we can best assist you.
What to Expect
A consultation does not always lead to an attorney client relationship, however we make every effort to ensure your consultation is informed and productive even if you decide not to hire our law firm.
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During the consultation, you and the attorney will talk about your case, issues that are important to you, and possible legal strategies. We'll evaluate if our firm can take your case, discuss case expectations, and legal costs to proceed.
Often, a consultation is enough to give you insight into your situation. We do not give legal advice or guidance on your case without a consultation.
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Write down your own questions for the attorney before your appointment. During the consultation, you will discuss your case details and the attorney will ask questions before giving advice. At the end, you can ask any remaining questions. The consultation lasts about 30 minutes, so preparing questions in advance is helpful.
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What you say during your meeting with our attorney is private and protected by law. Your discussion stays confidential and it helps the attorney give you the best advice if you are truthful about your situation. To keep this privacy, we ask that only the person needing legal advice attends the meeting. The attorney-client relationship only lasts for the duration of this meeting.
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If we agree to take your case after the consultation and you choose to hire the attorney, you'll need to sign a contract for legal services. Work on your case starts only after you sign the contract and pay the required fee. We need both the signed contract and full payment before we can begin.
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Our firm requires a consultation fee to book time with our attorney. This fee is non-refundable and does not apply to future legal services. We will review your documents related to your case and ensure you have time to speak with the attorney.
We do not provide case-specific advice without a scheduled consultation, nor can we determine if we will accept your case without one. (**If a lawsuit has been filed against you and you are being sued, please call our office for an expedited meeting).
It is crucial for our clients to understand that a thorough legal review, including all supporting documents, is necessary for our attorney to evaluate the facts of your case properly.