What to expect
What to expect when you work with us
Most people have never hired a lawyer before. Here’s how it works, from the first phone call to the day your matter is done.
First consultation
$150for 30 minutes
Credited to your fee if you hire us. At our office, by video or by phone.
Example fee for this concept site.
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Before your consultation
Book online or call us. We call you the same business day to confirm the time and send a short list of what to bring.
We also run a quick conflict check, to make sure we don’t already represent someone on the other side. That’s why we ask for the other person’s name in a divorce, or the name of the person who died in a probate matter.
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Your 30-minute consultation
You’ll meet an attorney at our office, by video or by phone. Tell us what’s going on in your own words. We’ll ask a few questions, explain your options in plain English, and answer what we can on the spot.
It costs $150, and it’s credited to your fee if you hire us. What you tell us stays private, even if you decide not to hire us.
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Within two business days: your next steps, in writing
We send a short letter with what we recommend, what it costs, and how long it should take. There’s no pressure to hire us, and no follow-up sales calls.
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If you hire us
We both sign a simple engagement letter that spells out the work and the fee. You’ll have one attorney and one paralegal who know your file.
We return calls the same business day, and while your matter is open we send you an update at least every two weeks, even when the update is “still waiting on the court.”
What to bring
Bring what you have
None of this is required. If you can’t find something, come anyway.
Making a will
- A rough list of what you own and owe
- Names of the people you want to include
- Any existing will or trust
- The deed to your home, if you have it
A loved one passed away
- The original will, if there is one
- A death certificate
- Recent bank and retirement statements
- A deed or tax statement for any real estate
Divorce or custody
- Recent pay stubs and tax returns
- Bank, retirement and loan statements
- Any existing court orders
- Your list of questions
Starting a business
- A few business name ideas
- Names and ownership shares of any partners
- A rough idea of how the business will make money
- Any agreements you’ve already signed
Getting here
Two blocks from the courthouse square
- Free parking behind the building, plus street parking on the square.
- Step-free entrance and an elevator to our second-floor office.
- Can’t come to us? We can meet at your home or at a hospital for signings.
Next step
Talk it through with a lawyer this week
30 minutes with an attorney. $150, credited to your fee if you hire us. A call back the same day.