If so, ask this person your questions. If you have a specific legal issue that requires immediate attention, be sure to inform the office of this during the initial telephone conversation. During the initial consultation, you will be asked to give the attorney an overview of the reason you are seeking assistance, so be sure to organize and bring all the information pertinent too your situation. There are many different ways of charging fees and each attorney will choose to work differently. Be aware of how your attorney charges.
Some attorneys bill weekly, some bill monthly, some bill upon completion of work.
If you don't understand, ask again. If you need clarification, say so. It is very important that you feel comfortable in this area. Some attorneys charge by the hour with different hourly rates for work performed by attorneys, paralegals and secretaries. If this is the case, find out what the rates are.