No. I do not charge for the initial consultation with prospective clients. I will never charge you for my services without us first entering into a written fee agreement setting forth the terms of my representation and how I will be compensated.
During the initial consultation I will ask you to provide you full name and the name of any possible opposing parties. I need this information to make sure that I have no conflict of interest that would prevent me from representing you.
I will also ask that you tell me what has happened to you and how you have been injured.
All of the information you provide me will be kept confidential and not disclosed to anyone, whether or not I ultimately represent you.
Please understand, that I will not be considered your lawyer unless and until we have entered into a written fee agreement setting forth the terms of my representation and how I will be compensation.