I will not take your money unless I think I can help you. This means that I will not accept you as a client unless I think that I can do something to contribute to your claim or defense.
Please pay me to fight bullies for you! That's the best perk of this job.
I really do like to litigate. It is always better to settle a case, however, before it gets to litigation—no one can predict what a judge will do. Plus, litigation is not cheap—a trial can easily cost over $2,000.00 in attorney fees. The cost is somewhat reflected in the initial advance fee requested in the representation agreement, but please do not hesitate to ask me to produce a proposed budget for your matter!
I have been practicing law since 2012. Initially, most of my experience was with residential landlord and tenant law in Virginia. For the last several years, I have been practicing animal law, which you can learn more about here. Recently, I have been licensed to practice law in Maryland. I have yet to litigate a matter in Maryland, but I would love to give it a shot! I'd be happy to work out a deal with someone who has a solid claim or defense in Maryland.
This website is always a work in progress, so if you find any problems, please let me know.
Cost
Initial consultations are free.
Initial consultations generally consist of phone call of less than half an hour or an e-mail exchange, in which I determine whether I can help you with your issue, legal or otherwise.
I am going to have to make exceptions for dangerous dog cases in Virginia. I more than likely have useful information for individuals facing a dangerous dog charge, so for these consultations I will charge $300.00 for an hour-long phone consultation.
For most matters, I charge an hourly rate of $350.00 and ask for a an advance fee, from which I pay myself, in an amount that we will discuss. I then bill twice monthly after the advance fee is exhausted.
For advice and counsel, I charge $300.00 for an hour-long phone consultation.
Location
Currently, my office is virtual.
I can meet you wherever you'd like, whether it's at your home, office, or a coffee shop.
I do not use Artificial Intelligence (meaning Large Language Models like chatGPT) to draft correspondence or anything that I submit to the court.
Occasionally, I do use Artificial Intelligence for legal research. AI legal research tools can be helpful in identifying statutes or case law, but you should always check the source before you rely on the information!
Also, I reserve the right to charge you double my hourly rate if you send me language produced by AI to review or incorporate into communications I send on your behalf.
