AS A CLIENT OF J&G LAW, LLP MY RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Why Should You Choose Us to Represent You?
Our most important goal is to provide you with the best possible legal services available. A law firm with many attorneys who have vast experience and a broad variety of skills is best able to effectively and efficiently serve clients in today’s complex society.
What Are My Obligations?
Upon retaining our firm, you agree to: Cooperate with us and assist us in our representation of you during the entirety of the representation
Notify us of any change in your address, email or telephone number
Notify us of any change in facts or of any new facts involving the legal matters for which we are providing representation
Which Attorney Will Represent Me?
Your legal matters will be supervised by the attorney you engage, with assistance from other firm members who have expertise in specific aspects of your matter, or who can more economically undertake part of that matter
Should I Only Talk to The Attorney I Engaged?
Please feel free to speak with the attorney you originally engaged at any time However, if he or she is not available, you may be referred to another attorney or paralegal who is familiar with your case In an emergency situation, any member of the firm is available to you
What Are My Rights?
As a client of J&G you have the right to:
Know what legal services will be provided;
Know who will be working with you;
Know the status of your account;
Know the hourly rates of the attorneys working with you;
Know the status of your work file; and
Receive the highest quality legal services we can provide
How Much Will I Be Charged?
Each matter is charged a flat fee, or is billed based on an hourly fee
Our rates are set forth on the schedule of rates and disbursements that is included with your representation letter These rates will not change unless advance notice is provided to you Hourly time charges vary depending upon the person providing the service, as well as the subject matter Our statements will reflect the rate in effect at the time the service was performed, who provided the service, and the details of the service
How Will I Know What My Bill Will Be?
Statements will be rendered to you monthly or on such other payment terms as are stated in your representation letter Disbursements, including transcript costs, long distance telephone calls, travel, photocopying, postage, and other costs paid on your behalf, will also be included on your statement
This is not intended to be legal advice. You should contact an attorney to discuss your specific situation.
MY RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
AS A CLIENT OF J&G LAW, LLP
What Will My Retainer Payment Be Used For?
Your retainer payment will be applied toward the payment of our fees for legal services and disbursements incurred on your behalf. The total amount that you will be billed depends on the amount of time expended, as well as costs incurred on your behalf.
What Are My Payment Terms?
Payment for all invoices is due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date Any payment not received within sixty (60) days will be subject to a service charge of 2% per month In the event that an invoice remains unpaid for sixty (60) days, we reserve the right, consistent with our ethical obligations, to cease work on the matter until the account is brought current Billing inquiries may be directed at any time to our Accounting Department
What Happens In The Event Of A Fee Dispute?
In the event that a dispute arises related to our fees, you may have the right to arbitration of the dispute pursuant to Part 137 of the Rules of the chief administrator of the courts, a copy of which will be provided to you upon request
How Will I Know My File Status?
Your attorney will keep you apprised of the status of your file However, you may inquire at any time about the status of your file
What If I No Longer Want To Be Represented?
You have the right to terminate our services at any time upon written notice to us. All outstanding invoices for work performed will still need to be paid.
What Happens To My File If Representation Is Terminated?
In the event our services are terminated, we will return your file to you upon request unless there is an outstanding invoice If payment is due to the firm, we retain a lien on the file for unpaid fees and disbursements which, subject to our ethical obligations, must be paid before we deliver your file to you or any other attorney you hire
Are Results Guaranteed?
No We will work hard for you to achieve results which are just and reasonable However, because of the nature of legal proceedings, attorneys cannot and do not warrant, predict, or guarantee the final outcome of any matter
