What is your consultation policy?

Consultations involving personal injury, victim advocacy, and civil litigation are FREE.

Consultations, where I am requested to review documentation and render an opinion about the matter, are typically billed at my hourly rate, depending on the amount of documentation, the complexity of the issues presented, and the length of the consultation.

Due to the large volume of calls that I receive for criminal defense has, it is not possible for me to offer free in-office consultations. However, I can offer you a FREE 30 minute telephone consultation consultation.

In-office consultations for criminal, Title IX, and professional licensing matters are billed in advance at $350.00 for an hour. This consultation fee is credited to your account if you retain me as your attorney.

I do not “double book” appointments. When you schedule a consultation with me, a time slot is reserved specifically for you. If you realize that you will not be able to make the appointment, please let me know so that I may make that time available for someone else.

There is no obligation to hire me after the consultation, and you will not be requested or expected to do so. Topics normally covered during the consultation include the facts of your situation, the law, court procedures, settlement options, probable court outcomes or results based on the facts and law, strategy, and expected total costs under different scenarios.

I am available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on weekends, by appointment only.

Will my consultation remain confidential?

Yes, any information provided is protected by the attorney-client privilege and will not be disclosed unless you give me permission. It is crucial that a potential client speak honestly and openly with the attorney.

How much are your fees?

In civil cases, my fee is usually contingent upon the outcome of the matter. In other words, my fee is a certain percentage of the money recovered.

In criminal, title ix, and professional licensing matters, the fee is usually a flat fee based on the amount of time I will spend working on your case. This includes the time I will spend thinking about your case, writing motions, meeting with opposing counsel, meeting with you, investigating your case, etc. When I compute a realistic time estimate, I multiply those hours by my hourly rate and arrive at my total flat fee for services rendered.

I do not accept every case that comes my way. If I commit to your case, I may decline other business because I only have so much time. I always try to service my existing clients before my future clients.

It is essential to understand that when I decide to accept your case, your problems suddenly become my problems. I go home at night and think about the legal issues involved in your case. Sometimes, I stay awake until the wee hours of the morning working on your case. Your life suddenly occupies a large part of my day-to-day life.

Do You Offer Payment Plans?

Yes. I accept payment plans in most cases upon the conditions that you pay 50% up front and your account is set up for me to process ACH withdrawals every month.