Answers about meetings, fees and paperwork

Call the office or send the short form on the contact page. The office manager will find a time with the right lawyer, usually within the week.

Yes. Many first meetings happen by phone. Signings for wills and deeds need you in person, with witnesses or a notary, and we can come to you.

Any papers about the problem: letters, deeds, court papers, an old will. A list of names and dates helps too. If you can't find something, come anyway.

Wills, deeds and closings are usually a set fee, quoted before we start. Court cases are usually billed by the hour against a deposit. Either way, you get it in writing first.

For many matters, yes. Ask at the first meeting and we'll write the payment schedule into the agreement.

No. Filing fees, recording fees and other costs paid to the court or the county are separate, and we list them for you before they're due.

The lawyer you meet with. Our paralegal helps with drafts and filings, and your lawyer reviews everything before it goes out.

By phone or email, whichever you prefer, whenever something happens on your matter. You get a copy of every paper we file or sign for you.

We'll tell you at the first call, and give you the name of a lawyer or a legal aid office who may be able to help.