Getting Started
This website is only intended to be general information, but what if you need attention and perhaps advice about your individual situation?
Generally, reviewing a client’s individual situation starts with an initial consultation.
Every initial consultation is different, but here are some basic guidelines:
One is that we always find that initial consultations are much more helpful to us and our clients if we have background information. For this reason, when you first call our firm, we may ask you to gather the relevant documentation together and complete informational forms which we will send you. It is helpful to bring the information with you when you come for your initial consultation.
Second, the objective of an initial consultation is for us and for our perspective clients to get as complete a picture of what needs to be done to address their situation and the anticipated costs. If possible, we will give a quote or estimate of our fees and possibly present a fee agreement to the clients.
On the other hand, an initial consultation is generally not for the purpose of rendering detailed, considered advice about what is almost always a complicated situation. In most cases, it’s simply not possible. We can’t answer with real certainty all the questions you may have about a situation in such a short time. However, we do try to identify legal questions that need to be answered and legal steps that need to be taken.
Lastly, Upstate Elder Law, P.A. charges an initial consultation fee. This fee includes our discussions with you on the telephone, and up to an hour with Mr. Dana and his staff during the initial consultation. This is less than our normal hourly rates for this much time, but our objective is not to answer every question a client may have at this initial consultation but to begin to develop a reasonable approach to their problems.
We look forward to meeting with you at your initial consultation.
This website is designed for general information only and should not be construed to be legal advice or the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. You should consult a qualified attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.