FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The Law Office of Christopher Szeto offers free consultations, payment plans, and works with many financial situations. If we cannot take your case due to pricing, we can refer you to Southeast Louisiana Legal Services for pro bono care. They do not handle cases the same way we would. You may risk settling for less under pro bono counsel that an attorney for hire could fight.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When new customers reach out to The Law Office of Christopher Szeto, we have our team respond to schedule a free consultation as soon as possible. You will need to bring any document related to your case, whether you are meeting for credit card debt or trying to save your house. So for bankruptcy an attorney will need to see receipts, loans, any income, any expenses, and all your financial information to provide a full case analysis. We offer a free case analysis to let you know suggested strategies for moving forward, whether or not we choose to work together. What can you expect when you book your free consultation? 1. There will be a meeting to discuss your case 2. You will fill out an intake form if we decide to work together 3. Attorneys will provide feedback based on the information you give If we choose to work together, we will begin working on your case as soon as you sign your contract and make your first payment. We will update you as your case moves along, plus we are here for you whenever you have any questions.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Mr. Szeto graduated from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He majored in Philosophy, Political Science, and History. Mr. Szeto not only pursued his Juris Doctorate with a focus on civil law, but also graduated with top marks from Loyola Law School New Orleans. He earned membership in science and academic honor societies, allowing him to be mentored by, and to mentor, some of the top legal minds coming from Loyola Law.