5588 N. Palm Avenue, Suite N1, Fresno, CA 93704
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5588 N. Palm Avenue, Suite N1, Fresno, CA 93704
Above all, you should know that besides being an attorney I am also a person, and legal matters are about people dealing with people. Our process is simple: when you initiate contact and call and leave a message, email me, or use this website to contact me, I will get back to you very quickly, hopefully on the same day, depending on the day’s caseloads and court appearances.
When we meet, we will discuss your case, confidentially and in detail, during our initial conversation.
Please note that our first meeting is free of charge.
If we decide to engage each other, we will sign a fee agreement or a fee disclosure.
For family law cases, we will require you to deposit money to go toward fees and costs for your case. This deposit will go into a trust account. As we work on your case, we will bill against the deposit in the trust account and provide you with itemized statements showing specifically the work done and costs incurred.
For workers’ compensation cases, your attorney’s fees will be charged when you are awarded any monetary benefits that we help you with.
Fees are payments for legal services. Fees also include payments for paralegal services. Costs are expenses that need to be paid such as court fees, hiring a process server to serve the other party, expert fees if needed, and other expenses that are “out of pocket” payments to other persons or institutions.
When engaging a lawyer, it’s important to ask relevant questions to assess their qualifications, experience, and suitability for your case. Here are the top 10 questions to ask a lawyer:
This helps determine their familiarity with your specific legal issue.
Understanding their proposed course of action can give insight into their expertise and problem-solving skills.
Knowing the potential timeline can help you manage expectations and plan accordingly.
Understanding the possible outcomes allows you to make informed decisions and assess the risks involved.
Clear communication is vital, so understanding their preferred communication methods and availability ensures a smooth working relationship.
Discussing fees upfront helps you evaluate the financial aspect of hiring the lawyer and ensures transparency.
Knowing who will be responsible for your case allows you to assess their experience and qualifications.
Checking their professional history ensures you are working with a lawyer of good standing.
Hearing about their clients’ experiences can provide insight into their working style and client satisfaction.
Exploring alternative methods of resolution demonstrates their willingness to consider different approaches and potentially avoid litigation.