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 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