How to Engage the New Client

The time it takes to complete the initial office interview may vary. In simple cases, defense counsel may be with a client for less than an hour. In more complicated cases, defense counsel may not be able to finish the initial office interview in one day. Gathering the information needed to properly decide on representation (and the appropriate fee) takes time, and the portion of the interview covering the facts and potential defenses is incredibly important. Based on the initial interview, the defense lawyer will make strategic decisions and start the process of defending.