Initial telephone interviews are free. Whether we charge for initial office consultations depends on the circumstances of the case. We consider the relevant facts and law, the nature and duration of the requested and anticipated work, and the client’s ability to pay. You will not incur any financial obligation to the firm without having agreed to it in advance.

Yes. Much of our litigation is done on a full or partial contingency fee basis, i.e., we get paid all or part of our fee on an agreed basis only if the client recovers. Cases not involving recovery of money, or where payment of attorney’s fees by a losing defendant is unavailable, typically require payment of fees by the client.

Occasionally. We do not represent persons because they are plaintiffs; we represent persons who we believe have been wrongfully victimized. We have represented defendants who, after careful examination of the facts, we found to have been wrongfully accused.

Yes.

Yes, except in cases of limited consultations. When faced with exigencies requiring action before a formal agreement can be finalized, we will enter into a written agreement as soon as possible thereafter.

Ordinarily, clients are required to cover costs incurred in litigation.  In appropriate circumstances, we advance costs pending the conclusion of the case.

We send statements to our clients at the start of each month. Clients paying hourly fees receive an itemization of work done, by attorney, day and time. All clients receive an itemization of costs charged to their respective accounts. Bills are payable on receipt.

We are usually available from 9 until 6 during the week. In appropriate cases, we will see clients at other times as well.

We practice in all courts in Virginia and in the District of Columbia. Most of our cases are litigated in the federal court in Alexandria. With the assistance of local counsel, we can practice in courts in other states as well.