25 Lucas Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401		 P (845) 339-6903
F (845) 339-6916
One West Bridge Street, P.O. Box 240
Saugerties, NY 12477		 P (845) 246-9596
F (845) 246-5460
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q. Who needs a lawyer?
A. Almost everyone, at some point in their lives. Many people do not seek out a lawyer until they develop a legal problem. The best time to consult an attorney is before your legal problem arises.

 
Q. When do you need a lawyer?
A. Consulting with a lawyer as early as possible can prevent problems later on. Some of the common situations when you should have an attorney include:
  1. Prior to signing a contract to buy or sell a home, other real estate, or a business.
  2. Making a will and/or a trust.
  3. When organizing a business.
  4. When planning your estate.
  5. When accidents occur involving personal injury or property damage.
  6. When you are sued or want to sue someone.
  7. As soon as you are asked questions by police or other law enforcement officials concerning your conduct, or if you are arrested. If you are arrested or charged with a crime, or you are questioned about your possible involvement in a crime, you should see a lawyer at the earliest possible moment and make no statement of any kind until you have received legal advice. If you cannot afford an attorney, you have the right to have an attorney provided for you free of charge.
 
Q. Do you charge for an initial consultation?
A. Most initial consultations are free. Please contact us via telephone or email to discuss further or to set up an appointment. At that time we will discuss, in more detail, the matter you are contacting us about and can better give you an idea of the costs associated with your matter. You are not charged for contacting us to discuss our fees for the services we provide.

 
Q. What are your fees?
A. It depends on the matter you need representation on. You will not be charged for contacting us to discuss our fees for the services we provide. At that time we will discuss, in more detail, the matter you are contacting us about and can better give you an idea of the costs associated with your matter.

 
Q. If I call an attorney, will anyone else know that I called or what I discussed?
A. If I call an attorney, will anyone else know that I called or what I discussed?

 
Q. What should I do if I am not sure whether or not I need an attorney or whether or not you handle the type of law I am looking for?
A. Always contact us. You will not be charged to contact us to discuss whether or not you need an attorney and whether or not we can handle your case. If we cannot handle your case we will try to recommend you to the appropriate place.

 

*While the above information may help to answer some questions, every case has its own unique facts and circumstances and should be thoroughly reviewed in detail with your attorney.



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