Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser
—Bringing People Together—
Consultations, Fees and Hiring Our Firm
- 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
Although we are happy to talk to you for 5-10 minutes on the phone to see what type of case you have, in most cases, we need to spend 45 - 60 minutes to learn the facts, explain what we can do for you and answer all your questions.
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.
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 potential solutions to your problem. She may need to review documents or do some follow-up research after the consultation.
- 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 or you may be given homework to obtain more information for further analysis or to begin your case.
- At the consultation, the attorney will discuss with you the estimated fees and costs, billing and payment method. 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?
We charge a consultation fee for our time on the day of the consultation payable 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.
Total anticipated fees and costs are NOT quoted over the phone or email because we need learn about your full history and background before determining what can be done for you. We customize solutions for clients based on their individual circumstances and priorities.
Updated 10/2011
