Limited Scope Representation - How to Define the Scope of Services?

Limited Scope Representation allows a client to hire an attorney to do some, but not all work, in the case. Limited Scope Representation is a combination of attorney representation and the client’s self-representation. It is an opportunity to c… Read More
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Limited Scope Representation - Is this the Right Choice for You?

Limited Scope Representation allows a client to hire an attorney to do some, but not all work, in the case. This is a combination of attorney representation and self-representation. This post focuses on litigated court cases. Before deciding if Limit… Read More
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Limited Scope Representation & Litigation

This post expands upon my previous posts on Limited Scope Representation – What Is It? and Limited Scope Representation & Settlement. Limited scope representation means hiring an attorney to provide services for certain, but not all, tasks.… Read More
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Limited Scope Representation & Settlement

This post expands upon my previous post on Limited Scope Representation. Limited scope representation means hiring an attorney to provide services for certain, but not all, tasks. It is “a la carte” representation, choosing from a menu of… Read More
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What Will Litigation Cost?

The question asked in every initial consultation when suit has been filed or when settlement seems uncertain. And, a question clients should ask throughout the attorney-client relationship. The truthful, but dissatisfying, answer: It depends. It depe… Read More
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Whether and When to Involve an Attorney in Mediation

Many couples choose mediation to resolve their family matters. Mediation gives you control over who facilitates the settlement discussion, over how to structure and pace the process, and – most importantly – over the outcome. Mediation can be eff… Read More
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The Cost of Custody

Every client wants to know what their case will cost, whether an amicable settlement or highly contested litigation. You only control your side of things – choices you and your attorney make and how you and your attorney react to choices of the… Read More
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What Will Settlement Cost?

The question asked in every initial consultation. And, a question clients should ask throughout the attorney-client relationship. The truthful, but dissatisfying, answer: It depends. It depends upon you, the other person, the other attorney, and the… Read More
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Limited Scope Representation - What is it?

This post expands upon a previous article, Customizing Your Case. Limited scope representation means hiring an attorney to provide services for certain, but not all, tasks. Maryland Rule 19-301.2(c) states: An attorney may limit the scope of the repr… Read More
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Customizing Your Case

Increasingly, divorcing couples seem inclined to take a “Do It Yourself” approach to divorce. Kitchen table negotiations between spouses. Drafting their own agreements. Representing themselves in court. Self-determination definitely contr… Read More
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