What people ask before they call

You don’t need to. Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you, plainly, whether the law gives you a claim, and if not, whether someone else can help.

The first conversation costs nothing. If we take your case, we’ll explain the fee arrangement in writing before you sign anything.

Most of our cases are on contingency: no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. You may still owe court costs and case expenses. Some civil rights and consumer laws also make the other side pay attorney’s fees if you win.

It depends on the claim, and some deadlines are short. Claims against a city or county can need written notice within months. Call as soon as you can, even if you haven’t decided anything.

Most cases settle, but we prepare every one as if it will be tried. That’s usually what makes a fair settlement possible.

What you tell us is confidential, whether or not we take your case. Please don’t send confidential details through the website form; we’ll go over them by phone.

Often. We bring cases across the state in federal court, and we’ll tell you if someone closer would serve you better.

Write down what happened while you remember it. Keep every letter, text, photo and medical record. Get names of witnesses. Don’t post about it online.