Frequently Asked Questions

After we receive your inquiry through our website, phone call, or email, we will contact you and conduct a brief intake interview in order to gather basic information about your situation. Your information will then be sent to one of our attorneys for review. From there, you may be asked to fill out a questionnaire to provide additional information, offered a consultation, or, if we are unable to take you on, you will be given referrals to other attorneys or services that may better fit your needs.

No. Attorneys do not take on cases for a variety of reasons including scheduling conflicts, client conflicts, areas of specialization, firm capacity, and timing. We do our best to review and consider every individual who requests our help and try to provide resources if we are unable to represent you.

As part of our intake process we conduct an initial assessment consultation by email and/or telephone without charge. If we determine that we might be able to assist you with your situation, we will offer a consultation with one of our attorneys at which time you will be informed whether a free consultation or otherwise is available. You can then decide whether you wish to proceed with the attorney consultation.  

Depending on the type and merits of the case, a contingency arrangement may be appropriate. Contingency is determined on a case-by-case basis. We also offer a modified contingency when deemed appropriate.

Yes, you are able to represent yourself both in the administrative process (BOLI and EEOC) and through litigation. We have provided links to BOLI and EEOC on our resources page, and you can go to your local courthouse, or federal courthouse, and talk to a clerk about being a self-represented litigant. You can also find links on our resources page to organizations that can represent you at low or no-cost if you qualify.

An important part of our work with many clients is the development of a strategic plan in which we sketch out what role is better suited for the client on his or her own, and what is better suited for an attorney's direct intervention.