The law can be mysterious and difficult to understand. Sometimes common sense has nothing to do with what the law may require, what constitutes evidence, or what a judge will listen to. An attorney can explain these things to you, and help you understand the best course of action that the law`will allow.
Most people don't want to fight, but if you have to, then chances are that you need a lawyer. No lawyer can assure you with certainty what the outcome of your case will be, and to do so is unethical. You never know for sure what a judge or a jury will decide. All an attorney can do for you is outline your rights, your legal arguments, your opponent's legal arguments, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. If the case were obvious as to the solution, and everyone were reasonable, you would probably not be in court in the first place. When you decide what you want to do, then your attorney can carry out your decision in court. We will keep you informed of any developments in your case. Most people don't want to fight, but if you have to, then chances are that you need a lawyer. No lawyer can assure you with certainty what the outcome of your case will be, and to do so is unethical. You never know for sure what a judge or a jury will decide. All an attorney can do for you is outline your rights, your legal arguments, your opponent's legal arguments, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. If the case were obvious as to the solution, and everyone were reasonable, you would probably not be in court in the first place. When you decide what you want to do, then your attorney can carry out your decision in court. We will keep you informed of any developments in your case.
You will have a lot of questions before the gavel comes down..... Who will answer them? What will it cost? It is important to understand what you will be billed for-Certainly anything at all that the lawyer does. To reduce costs, have a list of questions before you call or visit, and write the answers down. For non legal questions, like scheduling information, verification that paperwork has been received, to leave a message, or schedule an appointment, you can call during regular business hours and ask the office manager at no charge. Her name is Pam and she is always happy to help. For more complex questions that still do not require an attorney to answer, you can speak to the paralegal. Depending upon your retainer agreement there may be a charge to speak with her. If you really need to talk to the lawyer, you can, as soon as she can get back to you, but it will cost the full per hour rate, charged in one minute increments. ($250 an hour equals $4.66 a minute) It costs less to leave a message with the office manager, and have her ask the question. You will still be charged for the time I or another attorney spend answering it, but not for a full phone call.
