The firm
Important decisions.
Clear beginnings.
Family and estate questions deserve a clear starting point. Understand how a first conversation is arranged and what to confirm before it.
The starting point
The personal context matters.
A family or planning question can carry a great deal of context. The first contact should help you understand the firm’s scope, how a consultation works and whether it can consider your enquiry.
Before sharing the details, ask the firm about the relevant practice area, licensed jurisdiction and process for considering a new enquiry.
Before choosing a firm
Know the scope.
Know the process.
Ask whether the firm handles the relevant type of matter and which jurisdictions its attorneys are licensed to serve. Understand how a new enquiry is considered.
Consultation fees, conflict checks and acceptance of an engagement should be explained before work begins. Ask who would consider the enquiry and how the next steps are confirmed.
- Which practice areas and jurisdictions are covered?
- How is a consultation arranged and priced?
- What is the process before an engagement is accepted?
Your next step
A considered question.
A clearer beginning.
Ask about the process. The actual firm must confirm its scope, availability and any engagement separately.
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