Probably the best bargain in any law office is the initial consultation . Unlike most legal services the charges, if any, for the initial consultation are not based on any time factor . Whatever time it takes to advise you on your legal matter is usually included in the charge. Most attorneys consider the initial consultation as a public relations tool - a means of attracting your future business. Generally the charge an attorney makes for this initiial consultation is based on the type of law he or she practices, and the type of case which they may have a particular expertise.
Many attorneys offer a free initial consultation as part of their services.
Over the years we have determined that most initial consultations involve only the giving of sound legal advice and answering questions that may not require any 'legal services'. In many cases, the initial consultation may be used just to get a second opinion concerning your legal affairs. It is our opinion that somestimes a second opinion is often times just as important concerning your 'legal needs' as it is with your 'medical needs'. In fairness to other clients we have determined that a nominal charge should be made for the initial consultation on any matter. In the event that we do perform further legal services for you on the matter discussed in the initial consultation the charge is credited against the the total fee for the services performed.