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Ronald Robinson (BA, MBA, JD) Attorney at Law
Lieutenant Robinson, U.S. Navy Flight Instructor, 1993
All Rights Reserved. Copyright 1999 by Ronald Robinson. |
Frequently Asked Questions - Robinson Law Office Policies
How do I set-up a meeting or consultation with Mr. Robinson?Complete and submit one of the website forms (Phone Consult or Office Consult). We will do a conflict of interest check and respond to you by email within hours. If you need an emergency appointment, then call the office at 703-490-4253 and state that you have a true emergency. OFFICE consultations are scheduled for a minimum of one hour, but may last as long as two hours at your discretion. The fee is $300.00 per hour. Payment for office consultations is by cash or check only and payment is due at the end of the consultation. Fixed-fee PHONE consultations are available in time blocks of "Up to 45 minutes" and "Up to 90 minutes", but you must use the Phone Consultation Form and Agreement and have the ability to send advance payment by credit or debit card using the third party PayPal.com service. PayPal is used by the Robinson Law Office for security purposes. Back to TopRegarding legal fees, do you extend credit or have payment plans?Generally speaking, no. Banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions do a much better job in this area. Anticipated legal fees for the first several months of your case must be covered with an advance deposit and bills must be paid as they are received. The advanced deposit, which varies on a case-by-case basis, will be placed into a Trust Account and your fees will only be withdrawn as they are earned. Unearned funds are returned to the client at the end of the legal case or matter. Normally, you must maintain a positive balance/deposit with the office. Back to TopDo you charge fixed fees or do you use hourly rates?Both, but mostly hourly. It depends on the type of case and the desires of the client. Contested divorce and family law cases almost always require hourly billing. Since the duration of most cases and the amount of work required are inherently unpredictable (and largely controlled by the parties involved), hourly billing is usually more appropriate. If the matter is uncontested or the duration and work required are near certain or well-defined, then a fixed fee is a realistic option. Back to TopDo you accept credit or debit cards?Yes, but not in the office or over the phone. For security reasons, Robinson Law Office PLLC does not process credit or debit card payments. All credit or debit card payments must be made using the PayPal.com service. If you are a current client, go to the web page entitled Make Payment Online for the procedures. Back to TopDo you have any special requirements for clients?Yes, all clients must have an operational email address and have the ability to download, open and read PDF files. Back to TopWill you discuss my legal matter with me on the phone?Yes, I will. People have various reasons for preferring a phone consultation to an in-office consultation. Some have work schedule conflicts, some find it difficult or impossible to travel, and others just wish to save time. Whatever the case, before I can listen to your facts and give you legal advice over the phone, you'll have to complete and submit the Phone Consultation Form and Agreement and make your payment via PayPal.com. Back to TopCopyright © 1999 by Ronald Robinson. All rights reserved.
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