How do I know if I need a new lawyer?
You need a new lawyer if:
- Your lawyer doesn’t return your calls, or is too hard to reach.
- Your lawyer can’t explain your case to you in a way that you understand.
- You are frustrated because your lawyer takes much, much too long to complete a simple task.
- You are surprised by the amount of the bill, and your lawyer never told you in the beginning how much to expect.
How do I know you are the right firm for me?
If you are an entrepreneur, an owner of a middle market business, or a member of a prosperous family, chances are that we are a good fit for your legal work. A brief meeting or phone call will confirm that. If your legal work requires a specialty we don’t maintain (such as personal injury litigation, patent, or criminal law), we will refer you to a specialist we regularly work with in that area.
I’ve got a lawyer now, but I think I need a second opinion. Can you give me that, without expecting me to commit to your firm?
We regularly give second opinions. We will do a review of your situation, and give you a fresh appraisal and our candid advice. We have found that in many cases, your existing lawyer is doing the right thing, and your discontent is due to a simple lack of communication. In any case, it’s best to check. Sometimes you need to make a change.
How much do you charge?
We can’t quote legal fees in the initial conversation over the telephone, no more than a physician can tell you how much it’s going to cost to get well, based on one phone call. We need to meet with you face-to-face to determine what legal services are needed, just as a physician must do an examination before prescribing treatment. At the conclusion of the first meeting, we will give you the basis of our fees, which may be our hourly rates and an estimate of the time required for your project, or, in appropriate cases, a flat fee.
Do I have to come to your offices in the Loop?
No. We will come to your business or home if more convenient for you.
