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How We Operate

Intake Process/Consultations

All new potential clients must schedule an initial consultation with us.  This ensures a proper fit between you and our firm.  The general process for intake of potential clients and consultations are as follows:

  1. Schedule a Consultation
    • This can be done by calling our office for first-available times (click the tab on the top right of the screen for contact details).
    • Consultations last up to 30 minutes.
    • We currently offer initial consultations by phone or videoconference.
  2. Online Intake Form
    • Will be sent so we can review your matter topically and perform a preliminary conflicts check.
  3. Consultation
    • We meet to introduce ourselves, discuss your matter, and determine how our representation will look moving forward.
    • Fees, appropriate fee structures, and budgets are also contemplated and tentatively agreed should we move forward with representation.
  4. Representation Decision
    • If not already decided, we reconvene to determine whether we will move forward with representation.
  5. Attorney-Client Agreement and Retainer
    • If all parties decide to move forward, we send a written attorney-client agreement for review and signature. Once signed, a retainer request will be made electronically (if applicable).
    • Upon execution of the attorney-client agreement and payment of any required retainer amounts, representation may begin.

Onboarding Process

  1. Once the Attorney-Client Agreement is signed we set additional calls and meetings as necessary to be sufficiently onboarded and begin work tailored to the needs of your situation.  Additionally, in our initial meetings after representation begins, we ensure you know how to best contact us and how our working relationship will be conducted moving forward as we get to work.

Fee Structures

Fees and fee structures will be discussed during the initial consultation.  Here are a few of our typical fee structures:

  1. Standard Hourly Fees
    • This structure requires an initial deposit as retainer which is held in trust.
    • A non-refundable retainer will be due upon execution of the attorney-client agreement.
    • Work will be performed and tracked hourly.  An invoice is generated each billing cycle stating what amount is owed and what work is performed.
    • Any amount remaining in retainer at the end of the representation is issued back to the client.
  2. Flat Fees
    • When the work to be performed is more predictable a flat fee may be offered for all services under the scope of work as agreed to in the attorney-client agreement.
    • Flat fees may also be agreed to on a case-by-case basis to address any budgetary caps.
  3. Contingency Fees
    • As many plaintiff's attorneys advertise on television, certain matters can be performed on a contingency basis.  This means no or little funds will be owed unless a desired outcome is achieved.  Upon the desired outcome being achieved, a certain percentage of the outcome or transaction will be then due for our services pursuant to the attorney-client agreement.
  4. Hybrid Fees
    • Certain matters, such as business sales, may be performed on a fee structure that utilizes a combination of the above listed fee structures.  We seek to perform our work in an agreeable fee structure and are willing to entertain any methods that may best fit your needs however creative they may be.

Intake Process/Consultations

All new potential clients must schedule an initial consultation with us.  This ensures a proper fit between you and our firm.  The general process for intake of potential clients and consultations are as follows:

  1. Schedule a Consultation
    • This can be done by calling our office for first-available times (click the tab on the top right of the screen for contact details).
    • Consultations last up to 30 minutes.
    • We currently offer initial consultations by phone or videoconference.
  2. Online Intake Form
    • Will be sent so we can review your matter topically and perform a preliminary conflicts check.
  3. Consultation
    • We meet to introduce ourselves, discuss your matter, and determine how our representation will look moving forward.
    • Fees, appropriate fee structures, and budgets are also contemplated and tentatively agreed should we move forward with representation.
  4. Representation Decision
    • If not already decided, we reconvene to determine whether we will move forward with representation.
  5. Attorney-Client Agreement and Retainer
    • If all parties decide to move forward, we send a written attorney-client agreement for review and signature. Once signed, a retainer request will be made electronically (if applicable).
    • Upon execution of the attorney-client agreement and payment of any required retainer amounts, representation may begin.

Onboarding Process

  1. Once the Attorney-Client Agreement is signed we set additional calls and meetings as necessary to be sufficiently onboarded and begin work tailored to the needs of your situation.  Additionally, in our initial meetings after representation begins, we ensure you know how to best contact us and how our working relationship will be conducted moving forward as we get to work.

Fee Structures

Fees and fee structures will be discussed during the initial consultation.  Here are a few of our typical fee structures:

  1. Standard Hourly Fees
    • This structure requires an initial deposit as retainer which is held in trust.
    • A non-refundable retainer will be due upon execution of the attorney-client agreement.
    • Work will be performed and tracked hourly.  An invoice is generated each billing cycle stating what amount is owed and what work is performed.
    • Any amount remaining in retainer at the end of the representation is issued back to the client.
  2. Flat Fees
    • When the work to be performed is more predictable a flat fee may be offered for all services under the scope of work as agreed to in the attorney-client agreement.
    • Flat fees may also be agreed to on a case-by-case basis to address any budgetary caps.
  3. Contingency Fees
    • As many plaintiff's attorneys advertise on television, certain matters can be performed on a contingency basis.  This means no or little funds will be owed unless a desired outcome is achieved.  Upon the desired outcome being achieved, a certain percentage of the outcome or transaction will be then due for our services pursuant to the attorney-client agreement.
  4. Hybrid Fees
    • Certain matters, such as business sales, may be performed on a fee structure that utilizes a combination of the above listed fee structures.  We seek to perform our work in an agreeable fee structure and are willing to entertain any methods that may best fit your needs however creative they may be.