Expectations for Initial Legal Consultations
Many law firms now give limited free initial consultations. Some firms are better than others in how they use the time given for a free consultation. Here are some things you should know about your initial consultation with an attorney. Know how long you have been given. If you are given a 30-minute free consultation, understand that if you go over those 30 minutes you may be required to pay for your overage. Be proactive and tell the attorney you are meeting with that yo