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Frequently Asked Questions What are the Firm's "Standards of
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What are the
"Standards of Representation" that lawyers talk about and how does your firm
measure up? We are required to abide by the highest ethical and professional standards--and we will not compromise these standards when we represent you. We are dedicated to providing you with the very best legal advice and service available. We devote much time to continuing our legal education each year. We maintain a law library and will have immediate access to a nationwide computerized system to the most current legal opinions as they are handed down. Our office is equipped with the latest technology to ensure efficient service and prompt response. All of this effort
provides you with an assurance that we keep abreast of the legal issues while using
time-saving devices to keep your expenses down. You can be certain that we will
strive to provide you with the highest standard of service and representation at
reasonable and competitive cost. Simply stated, all information or communication from you to your lawyer is completely confidential. The ethics of the
legal profession and our office require that all information and communications from you
to your attorney or to our professional staff remain completely confidential. We have committed ourselves to upholding your legal interests in our system of justice. We realize that your legal questions and needs are very important to you. Our prompt, effective and accurate representation will affect not only your future, but your view of the fairness of our legal system. Therefore, you have our assurance that we have your best legal interests at heart. We will zealously represent you and protect your legal rights. Every lawyer
licensed to practice law must take an oath and must abide by strict rules of professional
responsibility. We do not take this obligation lightly. Since becoming
attorneys, we have upheld the highest standards of legal advice and service. We are
uniquely qualified to meet your needs for legal advice and service. We have wide experience in the area of real estate, from closings to leases, in residential and commercial transactions. The many real estate transactions which we have handled enable us to meet your real property needs at low cost to you, but without sacrificing the all-important personalized service which you deserve. We will handle your gift and estate planning needs with care and understanding, whether you require a simple will or a complex trust arrangement. We also handle all aspects of estate administration for you, from probate to distribution of assets. We have extensive trial experience with the most up-to-date legal schooling. In civil cases, ranging from personal injury and wrongful death cases to business disputes to personal disputes, we are uniquely qualified to provide you personal and reliable legal service when you need it most. If you are embarking on a new business venture, consolidating your activities, or having to face the prospect of declaring bankruptcy in order to get a fresh start, we stand ready to assist you at every step of the way. You will be
involved in all decision-making and we will provide the best possible legal advice for
your decisions. As a team, we will work together from the beginning to reach your
goal. Our time, advice and service are the only commodities we sell. Depending upon the type of service required, our fees are based on the time we must work on the case and the legal complexity or difficulty involved in the case. Your attorney will discuss our fees at your initial conference. You will be told in advance how we will calculate the costs of the legal work we will do for you--and we'll put it all in writing so there will be no misunderstandings. If a contingent fee is appropriate, this means that a certain percentage of the amount collected is set aside for our fee. The percentage often will vary depending upon the length of involvement your case requires. Court costs and out-of-pocket expenses can either be paid as they occur, or deducted at the conclusion of your case. A fixed fee may be established based on the estimated time required and complexity of your case. These fees will be discussed in further detail on your initial visit to our office. Cases handled on an hourly rate are billed monthly. We provide you with a statement which itemizes all services rendered during the period. At our first
conference we will discuss the appropriate fee schedule for your situation and
needs. Our standard policy requires a deposit before expenses are incurred unless a
contingent fee arrangement is established. Because your
satisfaction is our objective, we ask that you discuss freely with us any concern you may
have about how we are handling your case. Frequently, we can answer your questions
by telephone, which will save you time and money. However, be assured our attorneys
will discuss your legal concerns with you personally. There may be times when we are not available. We may be in court or preparing another client's case for settlement or trial. If your attorney is not available, rest assured that our messaging system will ensure a prompt response. Our normal office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If possible, please call in advance for an appointment so we will be available and can give you undivided attention. We accept telephone calls during the workday if we are available. We can't, however, answer calls if we are in conference. For routine matters, please feel free to speak with a member of our staff, or leave a message with our messaging system. We will return your call as soon as possible. |
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