No obligation fixed fee consultation

Whatever the reason you are looking for a lawyer, we understand that there are times when the legal process can feel intrusive and potentially upsetting. A no obligation consultation is the best way to get some initial advice if you are a new client and to find out whether you feel that emeryjohnson is the team you want to support you.

Unless you are eligible for Legal Aid, we charge a fixed fee of just £80 for an initial consultation concerning a road traffic offence or £100 for an initial consultation concerning family issues. These consultations are with a Solicitor and  will last approximately one hour.  After this, you may decide to instruct an emeryjohnson Solicitor, or you may decide another firm might suit you better. The decision is entirely yours and we will not contact you further unless you ask us to do so.

Next steps

1 - Before booking your initial consultation, think about the advice you need and the outcome you want to achieve.

2 - Your consultation can be an emotional time so you might find it helpful to make a note of the questions you want to ask so that you don't forget anything and to make the best use of your time with your emeryjohnson family solicitor. You may also want to bring someone along with you for emotional support and to remind you of anything you may have forgottent to ask.

It will help if you bring with you any documents or information you think might be useful including

• Two forms of ID, in the form of a utility bill for proof of your address and your photo driving licence or your passport. If you do not have either some other form of ID with your photograph on it.
• Your last wage slip or proof of benefits. If you are self-employed you will need to let us have sight of your most recent accounts or tax return.

If you have children, it would be better if you could arrange for them to be looked after while you talk to us so that you can concentrate on finding out what you need to know.

If your problem is urgent e.g. domestic abuse, child abuse, child abduction or disposal of assets, explain this when you make your initial appointment.

At your first meeting we will need you to tell us:

• The nature of your problem
• The names and addresses dates of birth of people involved including any children
• If you are married and seeking a divorce the place of marriage date and the reason for separation
• If you have been subjected to domestic abuse, details of the history of the matter and any incidents
• If your matter involves finances, details of your income, assets and liabilities

And you can expect:

• advice on the various ways of resolving your problem
• information about fees and the availability of legal aid
• rough timescale based on your individual circumstances
• your Emery Johnson solicitor's approach to your case

it might be difficult to remember all that is said so do make notes during the meeting.

3 - If you decide to instruct your emeryjohnson solicitor to act for you, she will give you the advice you need to make decisions so you can instruct her in the light of that advice. She will not make decisions for you or pressure you into making decisions which are not right for you.

She will write letters and deal with court proceedings on your behalf and on your instructions. You should agree whether you want letters to be sent to you at your home address or somewhere else. You should agree your preferred way of keeping in touch - through telephone calls, email or further meetings to suit your personal situation and budget.

You should tell your emeryjohnson solicitor everything that is relevant to the problem. The advice she gives is based on the information he or she has at the time.

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