Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser
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Consultations & Fees
- Consultations and Fees FAQs
- What to Bring to the Consultation Checklist
- Consultation Questionnaire (Client Information Sheet)
- Entrepreneur Questionnaire Addendum to Client Information Sheet
- Do it yourself or hire a lawyer?
To Schedule a Consultation
Please call (206) 282-2279 to set up an appointment. Or, you can email the office at bonnie@bswasserlaw.com and suggest some possible dates and times. We offer our out-of-town prospective clients phone consultations. We can also set up a video chat on Skype (www.skype.com). Skype is a free service if Skype to Skype. See What to Bring to the Consultation.
The consultation fee is $275.00 for a one-hour consultation payable on the day of the consultation by cash, check drawn on a US bank or Mastercard/Visa or wire transfer. There is no charge for employers for the first hour. If you decide to retain/hire our services on the day of the consultation by paying a deposit toward total fees, the consultation fee will be waived. If you come back for future service within 30 days, your consultation fee paid will be credited to your final bill for services.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please be respectful by calling the office at least 24 hours ahead of the scheduled time. Otherwise, you will be billed for the consultation fee if you are a no-show. When we set up an appointment, the attorney anticipates working for you and no one else, and therefore expects you to show up. If you are ill or have another problem, we are happy to reschedule. When you do not show without prior notice, that means we do not have a chance to fill your slot with someone else. Please be respectful of the attorney’s time and need to earn a living.
Total anticipated fees and costs are NOT quoted over the phone or email because we need to get your full history and background before determining what can be done for you. Fees and costs are discussed during the scheduled full consultation.
Benefits of a Consultation
You will have an in-depth, personal and confidential interview with the attorney. This is also your opportunity to ask the attorney all of your questions.
- The attorney will get a detailed history of your situation and determine what can be done for you. She may need to review documents or do some research.
- We will develop strategies, discuss alternative procedures, processing times, likelihood of success, potential issues, and logistics. You may be given information to take home with you and you may be given homework to obtain more information for further analysis or to begin your case.
- You and the attorney will discuss fees and costs, billing and payment methods. Fees and costs are usually discussed after the attorney learns more about your case and is able to decide what course of action is needed.
- Prospective corporate clients are invited to speak to Ms. Wasser to discuss your short and long-term immigration needs. Will there be multiple beneficiaries needing service? Will you need assistance with I-9, H-1B, E-3, or PERM internal or actual audits?
Updated 9/2009
