Frequently Asked Questions

Hiring Our Firm

How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to your case:

  • Contingency Fees: You pay nothing unless we win (typically 33–40% of recovery)

  • Flat Fees: Fixed price for defined scope of work

  • Hybrid Arrangements: Reduced hourly rates plus success bonus

Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. We offer complimentary initial consultations for all potential clients. During this meeting, we'll evaluate your case, explain your options, and discuss fee arrangements. There's no obligation to hire us.

How quickly can you take my case?
We can often begin work immediately. For urgent matters like injunctions or statute of limitations issues, we're available 24/7.
Call us at 305-374-6617 (Miami) or 213-344-1793 (LA).

What makes your firm different?

  • Technology Advantage: We use AI for document review, pattern recognition, and case analysis

  • Flexible Fees: Unlike big firms, we offer contingency and hybrid arrangements

  • Trial Experience: We've tried cases to verdict, giving us credibility in negotiations

  • Boutique Service: You work directly with partners, not junior associates

Litigation Process

How long will my case take?
Timeline varies by case complexity:

  • Simple disputes: 6–12 months

  • Complex commercial litigation: 18–36 months

  • Class actions: 2–5 years

  • Settlements: Can occur anytime, often within 6 months

What are my chances of winning?
Every case is unique. During your consultation, we'll provide an honest assessment based on:

  • Strength of evidence

  • Applicable law

  • Jurisdiction and venue

  • Opposing party's resources

  • Similar case outcomes

Will my case go to trial?
Approximately 95% of cases settle before trial. However, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This strengthens our negotiating position and ensures we're ready if settlement isn’t possible.

How involved will I need to be?
Your involvement typically includes:

  • Initial meetings and strategy sessions

  • Document collection and review

  • Deposition testimony (4–7 hours typically)

  • Settlement decision-making

  • Trial testimony if needed

Costs & Payments

What costs beyond attorney fees should I expect?
Typical litigation costs include:

  • Filing fees ($400–$500)

  • Process service ($50–$150 per party)

  • Deposition costs ($2,000–$5,000 per deposition)

  • Expert witnesses ($5,000–$50,000+)

  • Document production and e-discovery

  • Travel expenses if necessary

In contingency cases, we advance these costs.

Can I recover attorney fees from the other side?
Possibly. Fee recovery is available when:

  • Your contract includes a prevailing party clause

  • Statute provides for fee-shifting (consumer protection, civil rights)

  • Bad faith conduct by opposing party

  • Frivolous claims or defenses

What if I lose my case?
In contingency arrangements, you owe nothing if we don’t recover.
For hourly or flat-fee arrangements, payment obligations continue regardless of outcome.
We’ll discuss cost-protection strategies during consultation.

Specific Practice Areas

What damages can I recover in a business dispute?
Potential damages include:

  • Compensatory: Direct losses and lost profits

  • Consequential: Foreseeable indirect losses

  • Punitive: For intentional misconduct (rare but significant)

  • Restitution: Disgorgement of ill-gotten gains

  • Injunctive Relief: Court orders to stop harmful conduct

How do I know if I have a legal malpractice case?
Legal malpractice requires proving:

  1. Attorney-client relationship existed

  2. Attorney breached duty of care

  3. You would have won the underlying case

  4. You suffered damages as a result

Common examples: missed deadlines, conflicts of interest, inadequate representation

What qualifies for a class action?
Class actions require:

  • Numerosity: Many similarly affected people

  • Commonality: Shared legal/factual issues

  • Typicality: Representative claims mirror the class

  • Adequacy: Fair representation of class interests

Typical cases: consumer fraud, data breaches, employment violations

Getting Started

What should I bring to my consultation?
Helpful documents include:

  • Contracts and agreements

  • Correspondence (emails, letters, texts)

  • Financial records showing damages

  • Timeline of events

  • Prior attorney communications

  • Court filings if any exist

How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us through:

What happens after I hire you?
Immediately after retention:

  1. We file necessary paperwork to appear as your counsel

  2. Send litigation hold letters to preserve evidence

  3. Conduct initial investigation

  4. Develop case strategy

  5. Begin discovery or settlement negotiations