When you need legal advice, you may have to set up a consultation with an attorney. Consultation fees for attorneys vary--some attorneys offer free consultations and others charge a fee for consultations. Your consultation is a time to get general information about your case and legal options and to interview the attorney to see if you like them and think they are the right fit for you. Once you have your consultation, you do not have an actual attorney/client relationship until you sign a contract with that attorney and pay a retainer fee. When you retain an attorney, they should always give you a copy of your legal contract with them regarding your case and representation. The contract should have provisions regarding the scope of the attorney's representation, information regarding fees, and hopefully information regarding the attorney's communication policies.
It is possible that you may have to do consultations with more than one attorney to determine who would best represent you. Attorneys have different approaches and styles and you can learn a lot about them during the consultation. An attorney is not obligated to represent you just because they have a consultation with you.
It is possible that you may have to do consultations with more than one attorney to determine who would best represent you. Attorneys have different approaches and styles and you can learn a lot about them during the consultation. An attorney is not obligated to represent you just because they have a consultation with you.
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