Free Consultation

I am happy to provide a free 15-minute phone consultation to anyone with a legal issue. The purpose of the consultation is not to provide legal advice, but to gather information and perform an initial fact investigation to determine if I can help you. At the end of the consultation I will either quote a price, refer you to another attorney, or tell you that I need to perform further investigation before deciding whether to take your case. The fee type and amount depends on the type of case.

Flat Fees

The flat fee is my preferred method. I will quote you a fee, to be paid in advance, that will cover the legal work on your case, regardless of time spent. In some cases, I may split different segments of the case into separate flat fees. Costs, such as printing or filing fees, may be part of the flat fee or may be separate, depending on the case. I am well-equipped to process easy, online payments. Some types of cases that work well for flat fees include document drafting or review, estate planning, and unemployment appeals.

Hourly Billing

If your case is very open-ended or it is difficult to estimate the amount of time required, hourly billing may be best. If I decide to use hourly billing for your case, I will ask you to pay a retainer to cover the estimated cost. The retainer will be kept in a trust account until earned, and you will receive monthly statements. If the amount gets low I will ask you to replenish it; if there is extra at the end you will get that money back.

Contingent Fee

If you have a strong case that is likely to resolve quickly, a contingent fee may be best. While I may ask you to put some money down for costs, you will not pay legal fees unless you obtain a recovery. My legal fee will generally be a percentage of your recovery.