Quality
We strive to do all work quickly and skillfully. If we are not experienced in a particular area of law, we either refer the matter to a lawyer who is experienced or join an experienced lawyer as co-counsel. In every case, our goal is to see that clients receive the highest quality legal services.
Information
We keep clients informed by providing copies of the correspondence, pleadings, and other documents that we produce, send, or receive on their behalf.
Telephone Calls
When we are in conference with clients, we do not accept telephone calls, except for emergencies, for two reasons: first, because the client in the office deserves undivided attention; second, because we do not discuss a client's legal matters in front of another client. We return telephone calls as promptly as possible. If a client's question doesn't involve legal advice, our assistants can often answer it more quickly than the lawyers can.
Confidentiality
We hold information given by clients in strict confidence, subject to the requirements of law, court order, and our ethical duty to report to the court any perjury or fraud perpetrated during the course of our representation of a client. Also, we are ethically permitted to reveal a client's intention to commit a crime, the information necessary to prevent a crime, and confidences and secrets necessary to establish or collect fees or defend ourselves and our staff against accusations of misconduct. We try to decide such matters according to what we believe would be the most morally and ethically desirable outcome.
Philosophy
Clients are best served when potential legal problems are anticipated and deterred through careful planning. When legal problems do arise, we help clients end them efficiently by finding the most practical and cost-effective solutions, which might or might not include litigation.
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