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Faq
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How are legal fees paid?
Depending on the nature of the case, some cases are taken on contingency fee in which case the firm receives a percentage of the recovery if any. Other cases are paid on an hourly basis or fixed fees. These fees will be discussed and provided to you in our retainer agreement.
What are the costs of litigation?
Clients are required to provide a cost retainer (amount varies by case) to cover litigation costs such as depositions, filing fees, commuting, printing and copying expenses, that are placed into a trust account and used as required. At the close of litigation, the balance of the retainer is returned if there is anything left.
Do I need to appear in court?
Only if ordered by the court or if you want to appear at hearings. However, you may be deposed, in which case you must appear at the scheduled time and place. You will receive advance notice of your scheduled deposition.
How long will my case last?
The length of case varies case by case. Thus, depending on whether there is a settlement soon after filing a suit, whether the case gets dismissed or there is summary judgment in your favor during litigation, to whether the case actually goes to trial, the length of the case can vary from a few months to possibly a few years. Cases in federal court typically move faster than those in state court.
What documents do I need for my case?
You must preserve all documents that arise out of your case including, but not limited to, any emails, records, invoices, contracts, agreements, and reports. Do not throw any away as they may be used as evidence or requested by an opposing party during discovery. Failure to preserve these documents can lead to spoilage of evidence claims by the opposing party and possibly exclusion of evidence or sanctions, so preservation is essential. Moreover, these documents are likely going to be needed by us during the representation as possible exhibits.
Do you take cases in other states?
Yes, we work with local counsel in other states and are able to represent clients outside of Illinois and Arizona, through a process known as pro hac vice.
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