The legal process is opaque from the outside, so here is what we tell every client at the first meeting - roughly, and only roughly, because every matter is different.
Rough timelines
A will or simple estate plan: a few weeks from first meeting to signed documents.
Business formation: two to four weeks, longer if partners are still negotiating terms.
A family law matter: months rather than weeks, and the other side's schedule and the court's calendar are often outside our control.
A personal injury claim: several months to over a year, depending on treatment, negotiation, and whether it settles.
Most civil matters settle rather than go to trial. We prepare every matter as though it could reach trial, but the realistic path for most clients is a negotiated resolution.
Conflict checks and confidentiality
Before we take on any matter, we check it against our current and former clients to make sure we can represent you without a conflict of interest. What you tell us during a consultation, whether or not we end up working together, is kept confidential.
Flat-fee packages and convenience
For standard work - a basic will, a simple LLC formation, an uncontested lease review - we publish a flat price up front so you never wonder what a phone call is going to cost. Evening appointments are available for clients who cannot get away during the workday, and documents can be reviewed and signed through a secure client portal rather than always in person.
