Frequently Asked Questions

No reputable lawyer can or will guarantee that you will win your case, if you are involved in a lawsuit. 

However, The Kelly Law Firm will use its best efforts to ensure the highest chances of your success.  And in every instance, your satisfaction is The Kelly Law Firm’s highest goal.

The right lawyer can save you the stress of uncertainty during a legal matter.

Lawyers can draft or review legal documents, mediate disputes and negotiations outside of court, represent you in a lawsuit, and provide general legal advice and information about steps you should be taking. Having the right lawyer can save you time, money, and a whole lot of hardship.

In our modern society, laws can be complex and affect almost every aspect of our lives.  This means that there are many kinds of lawyers who focus on different aspects of the law, just like there are many kinds of doctors who specialize in various types of medical practices.

Lawyers advise individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes, and represent them in court and legal transactions.

Also called attorneys, lawyers inform their clients about their legal rights and obligations, and help steer them through the complexities of the law.

It is important to pick the right kind of lawyer for the legal matter you are facing.

There are several factors that you should consider in choosing the right lawyer or law firm.

• First, of course, you want to choose a lawyer who is knowledgeable and experienced with your type of legal matter.
• Second, you want a lawyer who is willing to spend the time on your case to ensure the best possible result for you.

  The lawyer should be available to communicate with you on a regular basis, to make sure that he understands your goals and also that you understand what the lawyer is doing to achieve those goals.

• Finally, you want to choose a lawyer whom you can trust.  Such trust is essential for creating a team of you and your lawyer working together to achieve your legal objectives, or to solve your legal problems.

A retainer is money that you pay to the law firm in advance for legal services that will be rendered.

The amount of payment for the retainer normally depends upon the expected complexity or difficulty of your case.

One of the most traditional ways that lawyers charge for their services is on an hourly basis.  In other words, the lawyer will charge you for each hour (or portion of an hour) that the lawyer works on your case.  The Kelly Law Firm charges for its services in this manner.

Many factors go into determining how much your case will cost under this fee arrangement.  For example, lawsuits can settle quickly, or they can take years to work their way through the court system, making a case very expensive. 

An opposing side in a lawsuit could be quite cooperative—or quite uncooperative, making a big difference in how much your case ends up costing.  These types of factors are oftentimes not under an attorney’s control.  Therefore, it is frequently difficult or impossible to determine at the start of a legal matter how much your legal matter may end up costing.

However, The Kelly Law Firm is sensitive to the expenses associated with a legal matter.  Its goal is always to achieve the best result for you in the least expensive manner whenever possible. 

This law firm uses a written fee agreement, to make sure that you understand how it bills for its work and for the costs that might be incurred with your case. 

Normally, The Kelly Law Firm also requires a retainer to begin work on your legal matter.  A retainer is money that you pay to the law firm in advance for legal services that will be rendered.  The amount of payment for the retainer normally depends upon the expected complexity or difficulty of your case.