This guide gives you advice about how to be a good client so you can get more value out of the services your attorney provides. Here is what you should bring to your first interview:
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Appointment Information
When Advantage Denton found the right lawyer for you, bring the email (or letter) we sent to you with appointment details and a map to the lawyer's office.
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Money
When Advantage Denton finds the right lawyer for you, the first 30 minutes of the interview is free. If you wish to continue the appointment for longer or hire the attorney at that time, you may need to be able to pay for additional services. If you made the lawyer appointment yourself, you will need to be ready to pay whatever the lawyer may charge for the interview.
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Your List of Questions
Before the appointment, write and bring your list - what questions do you want to be sure to remember to ask the attorney? The lawyer will usually listen for a while, ask you questions, and give you information during the interview. The interview won't always follow your list, but the list helps you not miss anything important to you.
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People (maybe)
People who are helping you may sometimes sit in during the interview or they might wait in the lobby for you. (If another person is present, attorney client privilege does not apply.)
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Paperwork
Paperwork is really important to bring if a case is already underway or if documents/letters/contracts/wills/etc. are the subject you are seeing the lawyer about. It usually does not break your arm to haul in a few extra pieces of paper. If in doubt, ask in advance what papers you should bring. Have all paperwork organized as described on AdvantageDenton.com "How to be a client"(see the links below). An extra copy of court documents for the lawyer is a very good idea.
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