Frequently Asked Questions

One of the best methods to find a good attorney is to get a 
referral from friends or family. If they don't have a referral for you, 
or if you would rather not talk to friends and family about your legal 
issues, you can do an internet search. In speaking with prospective 
attorneys try to find an attorney who you have the best communication. 
The better an attorney understands you the more likely they can satisfy 
your goals.

I have been practicing law for over 15 years. 

A personal meeting is not required. As much as I would like to 
meet personally with each one of my clients I recognize that in some 
cases a personal meeting will not be possible. In those cases I can send 
a fee agreement via email and the retainer can be signed and returned 
with a retainer to my office by mail.

My office hours are M-F 8-5pm.  However, in some cases, I can 
arranged to speak with you after hours or even on weekends.

I do not charge for consultations. A consultation should be solely 
used to find out what type of case you might have, and if I am the right 
attorney for that case.

All consultations with attorneys are confidential, even if you 
don't end up retaining the Attorney.  In fact, if you call my office and 
I have a relationship with the company you want to sue (highly 
unlikely), I will decline representation and end the call. I am not even 
allowed to disclose to the company that I received a phone call from you.

I have taken cases on contingency, on an hourly basis, set fee 
cases, and split fee cases. Under contingency cases I defer payment for 
my time, while the Client covers the costs such as filing fees.

As a sole proprietor, when you call the office you will speak to 
me. If a document needs to be reviewed, I will personally review it. If 
something is added to your file it is because I personally added it to 
the file. The motto for my practice is Responsive, Personal Representation.

Every case is different, so it will depend on the facts of your 
case, the involvement of the Courts, and the position of the opposition. 
I have had cases that resolved with one telephone call. I have had other 
cases which took over three years to reach resolution. The more at stake 
the longer a case typically takes to resolve.

Not usually. Due to many variables, such as the high cost of 
litigation, 97% of civil law cases resolve short of trial. Most other 
Court appearances can by made for you by your attorney.