Are you thinking of reaching out to an employment, business, or civil attorney? We would love to hear from you. But before reaching out to an attorney or law firm, here is a quick guide on what to expect and what you can do to prepare. 

Tip number one: Spend some time before the consultation to prepare for the initial meeting with the attorney and have the following information ready and available when you finally speak with someone: 

1. Know your facts. The who, what, when, where, why, and how relating to your potential claim or legal issue. The attorney, or their support staff, will need this information early on to be able to analyze your potential claims. Leaving a consultation with missing or incomplete information does not help either party. Yes, the initial consultation at OVB Law & Consulting, S.C. is free, but these only last one hour at most. Concise bullet points ensure the conversation does not wander off path or circle around previously stated information. 
2. Have documentation ready to produce and discuss. Your claim likely involves documentation that supports your allegations, including but not limited to all invoices, emails, letters, and employment records. These documents will give the attorney a better sense of your claims and help the attorney determine if your case is something they can assist you with. These documents also provide vital information including dates, witnesses, and times which further assists with that analysis. 

Tip number two: Act fast and contact an attorney as soon as you think you might have a claim, and to know all relevant dates that might apply to your claims. There are statutes of limitations that need to be adhered to, which affects the time you have to file a claim. Further, the longer you wait, the more likely it is that documentation vital to the claims is deleted, erased, or lost. 

Tip number three: Do some research on your attorney to discern what types of matters that attorney handles. This way you will not be disappointed when the attorney cannot take on your case because it is outside of their practice area, and you will not waste time giving facts about your case to an attorney that is unable to help.

Finally, tip number four: Ensure that you feel comfortable with your attorney. The attorney-client relationship is a personal relationship first and foremost, and you must trust your attorney and feel comfortable with disclosing personal information to them in order for the attorney to effectively represent your interests. Always be as honest and as candid as possible. The more information they know, the better they can serve you. 

At OVB Law & Consulting, S.C. we are a team of seasoned minds committed to going the extra mile for our clients and protecting their legal interests. If you feel you need legal assistance do not hesitate to reach out to see what our team can do for you!