Our Preferences

Communication Preferences

Email Preferred: Please use email as your primary method of communication. This allows us to keep detailed records and respond more thoroughly to your inquiries.

• Texting Secondary: Texting is acceptable for quick questions or updates. We prefer that you text your questions and developments within one day of the week unless the matter is time-sensitive or an emergency.

• Calling When Needed: We discourage phone calls except in cases of emergencies or time-sensitive matters, in that case, calling is preferred.

Meeting Preferences

• Office Meetings Preferred: We prefer to meet with clients at our office to ensure a quiet, professional environment for discussing your case.

• Flexible Commuting: If meeting at our office is not feasible, we are happy to commute within a 30-minute radius to accommodate your needs.

Ideal Client Traits

• Thoughtful Case Preparation: Clients who have thought about their case and can help us weave their story into a cohesive narrative for the court and the opposing party are highly valued.

• Honesty and Transparency: We appreciate clients who are honest and upfront about their case details, even if those details are unfavorable.

• Detailed Support: Providing good supporting details is crucial for building a strong case.

• Sense of Humor: A good sense of humor is a plus, as it helps to build a positive working relationship.

Ideal Client Traits

• Sense of Humor: A good sense of humor is a plus, as it helps to build a positive working relationship.

• Thoughtful Case Preparation: Clients who have thought about their case and can help us weave their story into a cohesive narrative for the court and the opposing party are highly valued.

• Honesty and Transparency: We appreciate clients who are honest and upfront about their case details, even if those details are unfavorable.

• Detailed Support: Providing good supporting details is crucial for building a strong case.

After-Hours Communication

• Texting and Emailing After Hours: Clients are welcome to text or email after business hours. Please note that phone calls are discouraged after hours unless it is an emergency.

Payment Arrangements

• Full Retainer Preferred: Paying the full retainer fee is ideal to simplify our legal service.

• Flexible Payment Options: We are happy to work out a payment plan, reduced fees, or a waiver of fees if special circumstances can be demonstrated.

  • Special Circumstances: Include indigency and situations involving physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse.

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At Gerard Law Firm, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation. If you have any questions about our communication preferences or need to discuss your case, please feel free to reach out.