General Legal FAQs

• Q: What Is A Retainer Agreement?
  A: A retainer agreement with a lawyer is like a down payment, it can be used to guarantee that the lawyer will be readily available to work on your particular case, … More
• Q: What is a Short Sale?
  A: A short sale is where a homeowner sells their home for less money than they owe on the property. The owner of the home negotiates a discounted payoff with their … More
• Q: What Does A Flat Fee Agreement With An Attorney Cover?
  A: A flat fee is used most often by legal clinics and some law firms or lawyers for routine legal matters, like drawing up a simple will or handling an uncontested … More
• Q: What Is A Contingency Fee Agreement?
  A: In a contingency fee agreement the client is not charged an up front fee but agrees to give the lawyer a certain percentage of the money received if you win or settle … More
• Q: Is An Initial Consultation With A Lawyer Confidential?
  A: Yes.  Many lawyers provide free initial consultations to determine if the client has a case and for the client to determine if they want to hire the … More
• Q: When Hiring A Lawyer Should I Consider The Lawyers Age?
  A: Decide based on how well you feel the lawyer can handle your case, rather than being concerned about their age.  Just remember that even though a lawyer may have … More
• Q: What Questions Are Important To Ask A Prospective Attorney?
  A: Some of the things you may want to ask the lawyer when you talk over the phone or meet include: How much experience do you have with legal issues similar to mine? How … More
• Q: My lawyer didn't finish handling my legal matter. What can I do?
  A:   You have a number of different remedies for resolving your legal matter; which remedy you choose is dependent upon what you are seeking to … More
• Q: On what grounds can I file a complaint against a lawyer?
  A:   You can file a complaint against a lawyer if you believe that he or she has engaged in some kind of misconduct regarding the handling of your legal … More
• Q: I want to thank my attorney for his/her service. What would a sample thank you letter contain?
  A:   Writing a thank you letter to your attorney is really no different than writing a letter to your grandmother to thank her for a birthday gift. However, … More