FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I reach out to the potential client by phone or email to schedule a free, 60 minute consultation at my office. Before the consult, I email the potential client an intake sheet to complete and return before our meeting. This sheet gives me an idea of the potential client's current circumstances; what legal services the potential client is potentially interested in; and I note possible legal options and areas of inquiry. Depending on prospective clients' preferences, I conduct consultations in-person, by phone, or via zoom. During the consultation, we discuss the potential client's situation, desired outcome, and potential legal courses of action. I share my perspective on the applicable law, procedures, options, and risks. I ask the potential client questions, and of course, I answer whatever questions the client may have for me. To conclude, I discuss the necessary steps to establish a lawyer-client relationship. I give the potential client a representation agreement, which I explain. At that point, the potential client may sign the agreement to commence representation or take the agreement to think through the matter.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Juris Doctor, 2007 Cleveland - Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH Maintained academic scholarship throughout law school 2004-2007. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science and Minored in Philosophy, 2004 University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 3.8 G.P.A, Magna Cum Laude Worked as an Assistant to a Political Science Professor to aid in collecting data for his Thesis on the High Court of Australia.