When you are first contacting attorneys for help in any matter you might be unsure of how to go about it. Do you call and make an appointment? Do you just walk in? Can you just talk to them on the phone right now?

Most attorneys will not be able to see you right away if you just walk into their office and ask to see them. Attorneys’ offices are more like doctor’s offices both in the need to make an appointment beforehand, sensitivity of information, and the fact that not all attorneys treat all kinds of legal ailments. This is for two reasons. First, attorneys are very busy, usually juggling multiple clients, cases, and appointments every day and may already be booked for the day. At our office, we usually need to book a new client appointment at least a week in advance to ensure that we can commit sufficient time to a new client’s project.

All attorneys are required by the rules of professional ethics to do a conflict check to make sure they can actually represent you. In very basic terms an attorney cannot represent anyone who has an opposing interest to one of their current, or former clients. Any reputable attorney needs to know, before they schedule a meeting with you, your full name and a brief understanding of your circumstances. This means they need to know who you are and if you have an opposing party, who the opposing party is as well.

If you are trying to hire an attorney, you might find the first attorney you contact is not the right kind of attorney. For instance not all family law attorneys do adoption work, not all probate attorneys handle litigation or contested estates. If you happen to call an attorney attorney who does not practice in the area of law with which you need help, they may refer you to someone else better suited to help with your situation.

If you are seeking legal assistance with adoption, estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, business law, bankruptcy or debt settlement, please don't hesitate to reach out to the experienced team at Limitless Law PLLC. We're here to help.

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This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about your own legal rights and options, please contact the knowledgeable team at Limitless Law PLLC to schedule a strategy session with our attorney. Call 360-685-0145 or click here to learn more.