Free Consultation FAQs
A free legal consultation allows us to evaluate your situation, identify potential legal issues, and provide an overview of available solutions. While we’re happy to discuss these options with you, only an attorney can provide specific guidance for your case. Please note that depending on your circumstances, attorney fees may apply for detailed legal advice and recommendations regarding your optimal course of action
Free consultations generally last 20 to 30 minutes, though the duration may be adjusted according to the case’s complexity and associated legal considerations.
Please upload relevant documents such as contracts, leases, copies of lawsuits, correspondence, and / or credit reports on the consultation request or when scheduling a phone consultation.
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We will provide preliminary advice relating to your circumstances but we will primarily focus on evaluating your case.
Legal advice must come from an attorney. Depending upon the complexity of your situation, our attorneys may charge a reasonable fee to understand your complete case and give detailed legal advice.
Our legal team offers complimentary 20 to 30-minute consultations focusing on the matters listed below. As a full-service law firm, we consider cases across various practice areas. However, for matters outside these listed categories, a paid consultation may be necessary to thoroughly assess your situation and provide comprehensive legal advice.
We offer complimentary initial consultations with no obligation to proceed, unless otherwise specified. For complex cases or legal matters beyond our standard practice areas listed on our website, we may recommend scheduling a comprehensive paid consultation with one of our attorneys. The costs of the second consultation with be clearly disclosed before scheduling the consultation.
No. Our free consultation is without obligation to purchase future legal services.
Based on the discussion you and our attorney have we will outline recommended next steps:
Initial Retainer and Fee Structure:
- We will go over our fee structure which can be flat fee with a monthly fee while litigation is ongoing, hourly fees, or contingency fees based amount collected or a combination of any payment structure.
Immediate Next Steps:
- Review and sign our engagement letter outlining the scope of our services
- Submit the initial retainer payment or initial filing fee payment.
- Provide key documents
- Schedule a follow-up meeting to develop our detailed strategy
Estimated Timeline and Costs:
- We will provide an estimated timeline for your case and any additional costs.
Payment Options:
- We accept major credit cards, checks, and electronic transfers
- Payment plans may be available depending on your circumstances
- We can discuss alternative fee arrangements if needed
Yes. We understand you may wish to consult multiple law firms to find the best fit for your legal needs. To provide you with optimal service and avoid any potential conflicts, we kindly request that you inform us of any prior consultations you’ve had with other firms regarding this matter.
For issues outlined on our website, our initial consultation is designed to provide comprehensive guidance, enabling most clients to make an informed decision about retaining our services. However, complex legal matters may require additional analysis beyond the scope of our complimentary consultation. During our discussion, we will clearly outline how we can assist you and provide transparency regarding any anticipated legal fees or additional consultations that may be necessary.
Yes. All information shared during your initial consultation is safeguarded by attorney-client privilege. This protection remains in effect whether or not you choose to retain our firm. The privilege is designed to foster open communication between prospective clients and attorneys, ensuring complete confidentiality throughout the legal consultation process. To maintain this protection, all discussions must be specifically related to seeking legal advice and must remain confidential between you and our firm.
Absolutely. Following your initial consultation, we welcome any additional questions you may have. Basic inquiries will be addressed at no charge. However, if your questions require in-depth legal research or strategic analysis, we may recommend scheduling a paid consultation with an attorney. In such cases, we will clearly communicate all associated fees in advance.
