Getting the most from your consultation
What to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of your time with a Tully Rinckey attorney.
Preparing for your consultation
Learn more about the consultation process and how you can benefit from being prepared.
What happens after your consultation?
What comes next, from hiring an attorney to how we move your case forward.
Contact us
Book online or call us. A Client Relations Associate will ask a few simple questions to check for conflicts, then confirm a date and time for you to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
The attorney will then determine whether we’re able to assist you.
The purpose of an initial consultation
Learn
We understand your particular legal concern.
Inform
We walk you through your legal options.
Resolve
Together we set the best path forward.
Preparing for your consultation
Your time with an attorney is important. These eight tips help you get the most from it.
Know your appointment
Your Client Relations Associate will confirm your attorney, date and time, and whether you’re meeting in person or by video.
Bring court documents
Summons, subpoenas, transcripts, orders and anything else relating to your case or action.
Bring other records
Records, filings and evidence that might bear on your legal matter.
Know your goal
Think about what you want to happen. We can help more when we know the outcome you want.
Be honest
Everything you say is treated with the utmost confidentiality, so you can talk freely with us.
Share the hard facts
We may ask tough questions. Sharing every relevant detail works in your favor.
Write down questions
We’ll answer them as candidly and in as much detail as we can.
Arrive ready
Be on time and ready to take notes. Need to reschedule? Call us at least 24 hours ahead.
Meet your attorney
Your attorney will discuss your legal matter in some detail. If you don’t understand something, ask us to explain it again. We don’t mind. Really.
If we can help and you decide to proceed, we’ll work together on the best path forward to meet your legal need.
The attorney you consult may or may not handle your matter. If a different attorney is assigned, we’ll introduce you to a trusted colleague.
What we do as your attorney
Among the legal responsibilities we take on for you:
- Recognize and preserve your legal claims and rights
- Protect your interests and those of your company or government entity
- Manage the legal process, navigating timelines and meeting deadlines
- Conduct research that impacts your legal issue
- Present arguments and evidence to support your claims
- Assist in cross-examination and witness testimony
- Negotiate to settle in your best interest
- Offer counsel and advice on your legal matter
Ready to speak with an attorney?
Book and pay online in a few minutes, or give us a call.