A free consultation is a “priceless” opportunity to find out if you feel comfortable working with a specific attorney and what steps you would need to take if you do ultimately decide to take legal action. It is not a resource for having every question in your case answered. If you understand that, you will find the consultation very valuable.
The legal world can be very confusing to those who find themselves in need of attorney services. The average person will have many questions that need to be answered before even hiring an attorney. Do I need a lawyer? What kind of case do I have? Will I have to go to court? And most of all, how much is this all going to cost?
Some legal services cost more than others. Most family Law services work on a traditional pay-per-hour basis. Some law firms now provide flat fees for routine legal services – personally I would be wary of those kinds of offers if it relates to family law. No lawyer, no matter how many years of experience can predict the outcome of a divorce and its complexities. This option may leave you either unsatisfied with your outcome, or find you out of pocket under a different name (*) for items not covered by the flat fee.
Regardless of what kind of legal issues you face, you can have many of your initial questions answered and obtain a better understanding of your case if you take advantage of a free legal consultation. It is a trial for you as much as it is a trial for the attorney to see if you are a match for the way they work.
Lawyers provide free legal consultations for a lot of reasons, but here are the top two examples:
• Reason one: We need to evaluate your case to find out if you qualify for our services. An experienced attorney can quickly tell whether you meet the requirements for certain legal actions.
• Reason two: We need to find out if we have a conflict with you. Ethical rules in all jurisdictions prevent attorneys from taking any adverse action against a previous client. It would be a waste of time and an ethical problem if you pay to get your case started and a law firm finds out they represented your soon-to-be ex in another matter.
For your free consultation at The Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman, please call 661-255-1800 to schedule one today, or visit www.chromanlaw.com for more information.