Attorney offers one free visit on every case. There is no obligation of any nature, and you will not be billed for the first visit. The purpose of a first consultation is to identify your legal problems, explore possible remedies or action which may be available - attorney assessment of work, time and potential litigation costs involved, and to discuss attorney's fees and costs. After gaining an understanding of your case, attorney will quote fees and anticipated costs. Attorney generally declines further discussion of the case after the first visit unless retained. As attorney maintains a small practice and manage his caseload, attorney reserves the right to decline any first consultation or to decline representation in any case.

        If you feel the need to contact a trial attorney quickly, please pick up your telephone.  Attorney has made that easy with the addition of a toll free phone number which is available throughout the entire United States and Canada.  You will reach either the attorney or voicemail - attorney has no secretarial screen.  When you call please bear in mind the attorney may or may not have time to visit at that instant if you've not made a previous appointment.  If you reach voicemail, please leave your name, date and time called, return phone number(s) and a brief message regarding the purpose of your call.  Attorney periodically retrieves messages while away from the office and ask that you leave a number as he may not have access to your file at the time.  Attorney does not memorize client phone numbers.  In criminal cases, attorney may only permit a client to discuss case facts while we are each on a land line - not cell or wireless.  Confidential or time sensitive matters or information should be limited to direct phone conversation with counsel.

        Attorney is most willing to visit with prospective clients regarding representation by phone or in-person appointment without cost or obligation.  However, attorney will not provide information, legal opinions or legal advice in response to questions submitted from non-clients - email, fax or phone.  Please refer to the terms of first consultation.

        If a prospective client leaves an email message or contact phone, attorney will attempt to call once at each number provided, however once only.  Unless otherwise designated, if you are not available attorney would leave his name, number and date called on your answering machine or voicemail.  Counsel does not identify himself as an attorney.  Whether you have an answering service or not, attorney only attempt one call regardless of importance you assign to the matter.  Attorney will respond to your contact at the earliest opportunity, however attorney accepts no responsibility to make multiple return calls attempting to reach non-clients who are unavailable nor does attorney accept representation simply based upon an inquiry call or email.  You are most welcome and encouraged to call again.

        If leaving a message by email or voicemail, you may wish to consider some of the following 
                Full name
                Primary and secondary contact phones
                        including best number and best time to call
                        whether you prefer I not leave a message
                Email address
                Brief explanation of legal problem
                Court case number and county in which litigation is pending
                Date of birth and social security number
                Driver's license number and state of issuance
        Naturally the amount of information you provide is totally in your discretion.  The more information you leave, the better prepared attorney can be when your call is returned.  Conversely, please don't fill attorney's voicemail.

        In addition to your legal problem, openly discuss fees and costs with the attorney in the first visit. When retained attorney generally provides a written fee agreement to avoid misunderstandings.  Timeslips computer accounting produces billings which are easy to read & understand. Attorney accepts charge cards - MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover Card, but not installment payments.  Fee and trust deposit quotes will be honored for a period of seven (7) days from the day of the quote.  After that time, fees or requested trust deposit are subject to change without notice if you have not retained this office.

        Attorney has located his office in his home. It is comfortable, plus it permits attorney to manage his caseload and provide personal attention to each client and case.  Attorney's home office is physically located near North Union and Dublin.  A map is included in this website. Access is easy from I-25 via Woodmen or from North Academy Blvd via Union - driving directions and maps.  Attorney schedules about 30 minutes for a first consultation to answer your questions and provide a fee quote; this can frequently be done by phone.  Children should never be in a position to hear or listen to your legal matters, particularly in the areas of my practice.