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	Protecting Your Legal Rights
	By Ramona Creel

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• How long have you been in practice?
• What kind of law do you normally practice?
• Have you dealt with this specific kind of case before? How many times?
• Would you handle my case personally, or someone else from your office?
• What % of cases like mine have you won or settled in favor of your clients?
• Can you give me 5 references from previous clients that I may contact?
• Is there a fee for an initial in-person consultation?

• What do you see as the strong points and weaknesses in my case?
• What do you think the outcome of this suit will be?
• Do you believe that we can settle out of court?
• Do you think that this case will go to trial?
• What could I stand to win or lose (monetary or otherwise)?
• How long do you think this case will take, from start to finish?
• Will you consult me before making any important decisions on my case?
• How often will we be in touch throughout the process?

• How do you charge for your services (hourly, contingency, etc.)?
• Will you sign a written fee agreement before we begin my case?
• Do you expect an up-front retainer to start this case? How much?
• What do you estimate my total cost to be?
• When do you expect payment (increments, at the end of the case, etc.)?
• Will I get itemized billing throughout the process or at the end of the case?

 

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Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook.

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