There are many ways you can control the cost of your case. People who forcefully participate in their case, and venture to learn the procedure in which they are embroiled, can lower the cost of their lawsuit by a sizable amount. If you pick up the telephone to call your attorney each time a question occurs to you, you produce added expense. We suggest making a list of 5 to 10 questions. Make one phone call to cover the multiple items.
Most attorneys charge a minimum for a phone call.
Line up your questions and get the most bang for your buck. Email or FAX your list of questions to the paralegal or legal secretary. They might be able to handle some of the non-legal questions, thereby lowering your costs. This is the exchange of information with the other side. Discovery is time consuming and expensive.