The purpose of the initial consultation is to determine how I can help you and what I would charge to assist you with your issue. This FAQ answers some common questions about consultations.

1. How do I set up a consultation with the attorney?

You will need to contact the office between 8 AM and 5 PM to set up an appointment.

2. Is there a charge for the initial consultation?

In general, our office does charge a $ 25.00 fee for the initial consultation on certain matters, provided that such consultation is during normal business hours and does not exceed forty-five minutes.

We do not charge a consultation fee for criminal defense and personal injury matters.

3. Can I set up a consultation after-hours or on the weekends?

Our office does set after-hours and weekend consultation under special circumstances. We require that such appointments be set up in advance. Further we do charge a consultation fee for any such appointment.

4. I live out-of-state, can I set up a telephone consultation?

Yes. You may set up a phone consultation. You should contact our office and set up a specific time for the consultation.

5. What if I just have a quick question, may I contact you by e-mail or telephone?

Yes, you may, but you should bear in mind that legal matters can be quite complex. Even questions that may seem simple can depend on many factors that may not be clear without deeper investigation. In general, we prefer to sit down with you and discuss all of the facts before answering your questions. I encourage you to look through the knowledge base to gain general answers to your questions and call to set up a formal consultation for specific questions.