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Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) from our clients and prospective clients about our business and medical professionals retainer program: 1. Who is appropriate for this program? Everyone can use proper counsel to manage all of their affairs, but we generally find that for professionals, executives and business owners who earn in excess of $1,000,000 per year and whose net worth exceeds 20 million dollars, our program is a must. Your unique situation may make the program appropriate for you even if you fall outside these benchmarks. 2. Will this service replace the need for other attorneys I use currently? In general terms, we will replace any attorneys who handle any of the issues described below. For matters not handled by our firm, we will hire or introduce you to other attorneys. Examples include litigation matters, family law issues, criminal matters and bankruptcy. At your direction, we will work with these outside professionals to resolve your issue. 3. Will use of this service save me money? Although the service is designed to improve legal support for a manageable cost, it may save you money due to our replacement of multiple attorneys you may be currently using. 4. What is the cost of this service? Although the fee varies from client to client, we charge clients a minimum $1,500 bi-weekly fee. There is no additional charge for our time. At the end of each calendar year, your files will be reviewed to determine whether the retainer should be adjusted on a going-forward basis. There are no retroactive charges for time, nor refund for unused hours. 5. Besides the retainer, are there any other fees involved? Yes. In addition to the retainer fee which is designed to pay for our time, you will also be charged for any costs or other fees incurred while handling your matters. Such fees include, but are not limited to, filing fees, recording fees, processing fees, use of outside professionals (if needed), etc… These are all detailed in your retainer agreement. 6. Is the service cancellable at any time? Yes. Since we bill you on a bi-weekly basis in advance, we only require 15 days notice to cancel. We will reserve the right to stay on retainer as long as necessary to conclude open matters or to transfer records to a new law firm (if any). 7. How do you accept payment? Since fees are charged bi-weekly, we require that you keep a form of payment on record and receipt for electronic charges will be forwarded by email each cycle. We prefer electronic check, VISA or MasterCard, but also accept American Express and Discover. |
