Brian Ritchey | Birmingham Lawyer

You should write a summary with references to any documentation prior to speaking with any attorney. Ask questions about the process of the case, how they bill, what cost estimate they can make so you know what you are getting into, and ask about how often they communicate and whether they share every filed document with you and how they provide it to you. The more questions you ask, the better feel you will have on how they will approach your case.

Depending on the information provided, I can either provide a strategy to accomplish the needs of the client or give an assessment based on what I have and request additional information to develop a strategy.

As much information as you know. I recommend always writing out a summary, in chronological order, detailing every event, good or bad, from as far back as you can recall. Any documents that support the summary should be attached and referenced in the summary.

Attorneys are under an ethical obligation to state that we are no better than any other attorney and that all attorneys in good standing with the State are equally qualified. Asking a lot of questions to every attorney you meet will help you gage the comfort level and how qualified you feel they are.

With clients I love, helping them. For clients who drive me nuts, the same.

I have spent time in professional life working in software and like to stay on top of software trends, particularly in the legal space. I also like photography and videography, kayaking, camping, and spirited discussions.

I am involved with my local community supporting academics, athletics, and the arts in our schools.

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