Taking Steps to Secure Counsel

Taking Steps to Secure Counsel

If you are thinking about consulting with an attorney, here are some tips to help you present your matter to an attorney in an initial consult.

First, seek advice quickly when you are experiencing what you believe to be a legal problem.

First, seek advice quickly when you are experiencing what you believe to be a legal problem.

The usual process for engaging the Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo, LLC is to agree to the terms by which we are offering to represent you.

The usual process for engaging the Law Office of Ruth Ann Azeredo, LLC is to agree to the terms by which we are offering to represent you. If we believe your matter is a matter we want to assist you with, we will send you an Engagement Agreement for you to review and sign. In addition, we will provide you a copy of our Rules of the Road for you to read and sign.

In most instances, we will require an evergreen retainer along with signed copies of the Engagement Agreement and the Rules of the Road.

In most instances, we will require an evergreen retainer along with signed copies of the Engagement Agreement and the Rules of the Road. What the retainer will be is dependent on the
matter.

Fees will be discussed with the potential client and will be reflected in the Engagement Agreement.