FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Attorneys typically operate using a retainer. A retainer is like a savings account the clients put money into and the attorney holds those funds in trust for the client's benefit. As work is performed, such as drafting documents, filing fees with the court, and time spent working on the client's matter, the attorney submits an invoice to the client at the end of the month. When the client receives their invoice, the amount owed is transferred from the retainer into the attorney's operating account. The client then pays the invoice amount back into the retainer. When the legal matter has concluded, any money remaining after the last invoice is refunded back to the client. Attorneys typically require large retainers to get started, however, I understand money is hard earned for most people, so I am willing to set up payment plans with my clients. When the retainer is funded, work can begin on the legal matter.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Typically, I start with a phone call to schedule a free consultation. Most consultations last about one hour, but it's during this time I am listening to your legal issue to see if it's something I can help with. If we are a good fit working together, next we fill out some paperwork and the retaining agreement. This agreement is the contract that authorizes me to work on your behalf. After the paperwork has been completed and the retainer funded, I get to work immediately.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since May 2013. Prior to obtaining my license, I worked as a student attorney at the St. Mary's University Civil Justice Program and was a legal clerk for a local firm. I have primarily focused my practice on all aspects of Family Law since 2015. I firmly believe a jack of all trades is a master of none.