EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED IN A LAW FIRM
Posted on 28 April 2008 | No responses
It is not often that a person wakes up and says “I think I need to go sue somebody (or get sued) today!” But when it happens, you either need to know the law or know a lawyer.
We are different than many law firms. To understand different, you need to understand what we are different from.
The traditional model (the old and outdated model) works something like this: you think you have a need for legal services, you browse through hundreds of pages of phone book looking for something – who knows, maybe a bit classy, maybe a bit “aggressive” or someone saying you can have a “free consultation.” You call, make an appointment and show up.
You wait. Maybe you wait some more. Then a lawyer (you think) meets with you and goes over your case. You ask how much this will cost and you are told that they bill by the hour and that it all depends… (Depends on what?)
You agree to a sizable retainer (by the way, what exactly is a retainer?) and sign an agreement. You are instantly hit with a flurry of paperwork from your new lawyer (good! he is doing something!) and then you get your first bill…
They burned through the retainer and want more! You grudgingly dig into your wallet for more money and pay again. You call your lawyer and try to figure out what more you are going to have to pay for. After some vague responses you get another bill for the phone call about the bill!
Time drags on, and the bills keep coming until you slow down on paying… Then the work seems to cease. Anytime you have money, they have hours to bill on your file mysteriously.
At the end of the case, you can’t really tell if you won or lost, but you do know that your lawyer got a lot of your money.
NOW THE NEW WAY
You think you have a legal issue. You call us. We say, yes you need to come in or no, you probably don’t need our services. (Wow, an honest lawyer!?!)
We meet for half an hour and discuss the issues. Before you sign up with us for your case, you get a bill – not an estimate, but a complete bill for all the services. The outcome is discussed and agreed to in advance. You get monthly status, even when nothing is happening, just to let you know we are still here working on your matter. If there are changes needed to the scope of work (and the price) you are called and consulted first.
At the end of the matter you get to decide if you are completely satisfied. If not, we will work with you on a fair and reasonable price for what you did get. No joke. We have a guarantee of your satisfaction!
THERE IS A BETTER WAY
Give us a call now and start getting to know us. There is no charge for relationship! And remember, when you need legal services, you had better know the law or know your lawyer!