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

November 30th, 2017
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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Categories: Attorney Representation, Customizing Your Case, Frequently Asked Questions, Litigation
Tags: Hiring an Attorney, Limited Scope Representation, Self-Representation

Limited Scope Representation & Litigation

July 10th, 2017
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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Categories: Attorney Representation, Frequently Asked Questions
Tags: Attorney, Hiring an Attorney, Limited Scope Representation, Self-Representation

What Will Settlement Cost?

June 27th, 2017
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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Categories: Attorney Representation, Customizing Your Case, Frequently Asked Questions, Limited Scope Representation, Mediation, Settlement
Tags: Attorney, Cost, Hiring an Attorney

Limited Scope Representation - What is it?

June 27th, 2017
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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Categories: Attorney Representation, Customizing Your Case, Frequently Asked Questions, Mediation
Tags: Attorney, Hiring an Attorney, Limited Scope Representation, Self-Representation

Hiring an Attorney – What to Consider?

June 27th, 2017
Hiring an attorney means putting your trust in someone to advocate for you, your family, and your future on the unfamiliar path of divorce and custody. It is a stressful journey, arising from a difficult and challenging family situation. When you may… Read More
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Categories: Attorney Representation, Children & Custody, Customizing Your Case, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Financial Support (Child Support & Alimony), Frequently Asked Questions, Limited Scope Representation, Litigation, Marital Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, Reconciliation), Mediation, Property & Financial Matters, Settlement
Tags: Hiring an Attorney, Initial Consultation, Interviewing an Attorney