Walk into the conversation prepared.
A simple way to organize the background, gather your questions, and make the most of your time with the team.
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Bring the background into focus.
Gather the items relevant to your situation. It’s fine if you don’t have everything yet.
Landlord & tenant
- Lease or rental agreement
- Notices and correspondence
- Payment records and relevant photographs
- A timeline of events and any court dates
Family & divorce
- Existing court orders, if any
- A short timeline of the situation
- The questions you want to discuss
- Any upcoming hearings or scheduled meetings
Civil rights
- A timeline with dates and locations
- Relevant letters, notices, or records
- Names of the organizations involved
- Any upcoming response dates
Bankruptcy
- A list of creditors
- Recent creditor correspondence
- An overview of income and expenses
- Any court papers or collection notices
Appeals
- The decision or judgment
- Date you received the decision
- Relevant court notices
- The case number and court name
Other legal services
- A short timeline
- Relevant documents or correspondence
- Your main questions
- Any upcoming dates
Four questions worth asking.
- Who would handle my matter?
- What would the proposed scope of work include?
- How are consultation and representation fees handled?
- How will we communicate and share documents?
Do not send sensitive documents until the team confirms a suitable method. This checklist is organizational information, not legal advice.
First, call our team or submit a consultation request. We will confirm whether the firm can assist, the consultation format, available times and any fee before you book. Wait for confirmation before attending or sending sensitive documents. Submitting a request does not book an appointment.
Request a consultation or call (916) 461-8548.