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TO CLIENTS WHO HAVE RETAINED
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All below information to the best of your knowledge is needed to prepare a
written retainer (fee) agreement, supporting authorizations to third persons
for release of information to counsel and to open file. Please be thorough, complete each
item requested, and use FULL LEGAL NAMES - NOT INITIALS.
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I frequently visit with prospective clients by phone. If then
ready to hire counsel, generally within 20-30 minutes of our conversation &
receipt of a retainer
data information form by fax, US Mail, Fed-X
or hand delivery, the following documents can be
electronically provided for the prospective client’s review. Because charge card account or
other sensitive information may be included, I have provided a .pdf file rather
than an email form
for retainer data.
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Retainer agreement
hardcopy can be provided in
person or .pdf file can be sent via email
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Waiver & authorization to release criminal, driving,
medical, financial, employment or
other confidential records
hardcopy can be provided in
person or .pdf file can be sent via email
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Permission for release of Colorado DMV records
hardcopy can be provided in
person or .pdf file can be sent via email
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Written information packets regarding facts relevant to the
litigation - password required
The
information packet educates me regarding the facts of your case
this enables quality representation.
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email.
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Retaining counsel can begin with a
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Rapid attorney response.
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Time for the prospective
client to consider the terms of the fee agreement in the privacy of his or
her own home or office without pressures of time or my presence.
In 25+ years of practice I’ve
never had a client decline terms of a written fee agreement.
The prospective client has no
obligation at this point, and that’s a comfortable feeling.
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Our first physical meeting
will consist of document execution, receipt of trust deposit, interview
regarding relevant facts. This permits rapid commencement of representation
or litigation after counsel has been retained - there is no delay gathering
facts.
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Completed documents may be returned to counsel by personal delivery,
fax, U.S. Mail or Fed-X. Client assumes the risk of interception if
sent by email image attachment - eg. .jpg .gif or .pdf.
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With fax of executed documents &
subsequent mailing, if the retainer trust deposit is paid by MasterCard,
VISA, Discover Card or American Express, or by deposit to my account in a
national bank, retaining counsel can be accomplished in real time by out of
town, out of state or other clients. Fed-X is not necessary. This
ease of business made possible by electronic transmission is essentially
on-demand or instant gratification.
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Please feel free to call if you are retaining
and have any questions. I have not yet agreed to accept
representation, and I am not your attorney until we have each executed the
retainer (fee) agreement and payment or trust deposit has been received toward
fees and costs. By finding this page you are well on your way to having
the assistance of legal
counsel.
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CRIMINAL * DUI * TRAFFIC
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RETAINER
DATA FORM - Criminal, DUI & Traffic,
MIP
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may also be provided by phone
FACT
SHEET - DUI, DWAI, DEAC
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I set DUI defense factual interview
appointments as follows.
1. In person interview appointment
during business hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday or
2. Telephone interview appointment commencing 8:30 pm Monday - Thursday.
Evening factual interviews by phone are limited to DUI defense and are not
offered in other legal matters.
3. I do not set evening physical
appointments in any type of case, including DUI defense.
NOTE TO CLIENTS:
a. Completion of the linked
fact sheet and return with sufficient time for me to review before our physical
or phone appointment can reduce the time required during a factual interview.
b. If a client is not thorough
with informational responses on the fact sheet, I prefer to simply glean the
information during our interview and eliminate the fact sheet altogether.
I have found this to be the case with most clients, and honestly do prefer ¶c
below.
c. Simple review of the fact
sheet by the client prior to interview will refresh your recollection and make
us more efficient during our interview. This is probably the best
alternative - review, but don't bother completing the fact sheet.
d. To allow sufficient time
that we are not rushed, I prefer to set DUI defense factual interviews no later
than 3:30 pm or evening phone appointments as indicated above.
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CRIMINAL
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DATA FORM - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
3 Pages - Approximate Size
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FACT
SHEET - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
38 Pages - Approximate Size 102 KB
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I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on
the linked fact sheet I set criminal defense in person factual
interviews during business
hours 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday, or the interview may be conducted by
telephone during the above stated times. To allow sufficient time that we
are not rushed, I ask clients to allow 3 hours on their calendar which will
permit sufficient time to explore all relevant facts, including history of the
relationship and the client's and alleged victim's prior history. I prefer to set
domestic violence criminal defense factual interviews no later
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SEALING CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RECORDS
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
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DATA FORM - Sealing Criminal Justice Records
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FACT
SHEET - Sealing Criminal Justice Records
3 Pages - Approximate Size 33
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I ask that clients be thorough with
informational responses on the linked fact sheet. Between the client's
information, litigation history I obtain from the internet and physical
retrieval of relevant files at the courthouse, I generally have sufficient
information that any questions arising during preparation of the sealing lawsuit
can be answered in a brief phone conversation.
Refer to my primary website for
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FAMILY
LAW - DIVORCE & SEPARATION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
DOCUMENTS |
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A great deal of information must be learned to
provide effective representation in family law matters. Dredging the
facts by oral interview would result in prohibitive attorney's fees. I
insist that family law clients be thorough with informational responses on
the linked fact sheets and produce documents to the extent possible.
Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions
arising during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a few brief
phone conversations.
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DATA FORM - Divorce, Legal Separation & Annulment
2 Pages - Approximate Size 33
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also be provided by phone
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST - Divorce, Legal
Separation & Annulment
5 Pages - Approximate Size 40 KB
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A quick checklist of documents and information to
gather for your litigation
FACT
SHEET - Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation
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FACT
SHEET - Divorce - Dissolution, Legal Separation - Children
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FAMILY
LAW - SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
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DATA FORM - Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
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FACT
SHEET - Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
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FAMILY
LAW - SUPPORT MODIFICATION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
DOCUMENTS |
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DATA FORM - Modification - Support
3
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FACT SHEET - Modification - Support
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FAMILY
LAW - CUSTODY MODIFICATION
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DATA FORM - Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time
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FACT SHEET - Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting
Time
aka Custody &
Visitation
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FAMILY
LAW - PATERNITY - PARENTAGE
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
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DATA FORM - Paternity - Legal Parentage
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FAMILY
LAW - STEP PARENT ADOPTION
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DATA FORM - Step Parent Adoption
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SHEET - Step Parent Adoption
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FAMILY
LAW - GENERIC DOCUMENTS
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
DOCUMENTS |
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PROMISSORY NOTE -
Family Law
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A promissory note is frequently
relevant in family law cases evidencing debt to family members or friends
who have given financial assistance. A promissory note may foreclose
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DEBT
COLLECTION
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DATA FORM - Creditor Debt Collection
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FACT SHEET
& ACCOUNT REFERRAL - Creditor Debt Collection
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I ask that clients be thorough
with informational responses on the linked referral sheet and document
production. Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising
during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a brief phone
conversation or two.
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A promissory note may also be
relevant in debt collection cases if the creditor is not in possession of a
note but can obtain debtor's execution on a promissory note to evidence
validity of the debt. If a debtor is willing to execute a note, I
advise clients to delay legal referral, obtain an executed promissory note
upon terms the debtor can realistically honor, then allow the debtor
opportunity to make timely payments or default on the note. A
promissory note will simplify the creditor's collection litigation.
Co-makers would require additional documents - consult the attorney.
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NOTICE
OF RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT -
Creditor Debt Collection
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I ask that clients send the debtor a
notice of right to cure prior to referral for legal action. This reduces
statutory delay before lawsuit can be commenced.
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AND STATUTORY NOTICE - Creditor Debt Collection
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I ask that clients send the NSF check
maker a demand and statutory notice prior to referral for legal action.
This reduces statutory delay before lawsuit can be commenced.
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GENERIC
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FACT
SHEET - Last Will & Testament,
POA,
Medical Declaration, Anatomical Gift
Declaration
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS |
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FIRST CONSULTATION - NOTICE |
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Attorney
welcomes representation
inquiries however the
purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the general public.
Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call.
Attorney does not provide legal opinions, answers or information
in response to questions submitted from non-clients, and attorney
is not the phone company 411 center for telephone number
information. Given the scope of internet accessibility, I
can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will politely
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Litigation cases occur across Colorado -
please refer to travel. |
Travel Policies & Trade Area
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Itemized Expenses
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Colo Map |
common fees have been
quoted and information provided
attorney
is prepared to provide legal representation |
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attorney
comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice |
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ALTERNATIVES |
FIND
A LAWYER |
if
you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information |
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sole practitioner
attorney does not accept these matters |
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a. a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b. an attorney who may take
lower fees - economic hardship
c. an attorney who may take installment payments |
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ATTORNEY
TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Colorado is a big state.
Easy communication access via
internet, email and toll free phone doesn't change
that fact. |
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Attorney
is very willing to travel outside the Colorado Springs area to present
or defend a case,
but please be aware travel time, mileage and expense would apply. If you are
from out of state or are unfamiliar with Colorado
geography, refer to the map to determine where
Colorado Springs is
located in relation to the county of your court case or hearing. |
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Southern Colorado Area |
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If travel is
necessary, a
trust deposit
would be required to cover anticipated travel time, mileage &
expenses. If it is not economically justifiable to retain
my services with travel, please contact counsel in the locale of
your case. |
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El Paso County |
Colorado Springs / Manitou
Springs / Fountain |
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Chaffee County |
Salida |
I welcome new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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Crowley County |
Ordway |
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Custer County |
Westcliffe |
Metro Denver Area |
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Douglas
County |
Castle Rock |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
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Elbert County |
Kiowa / Simla |
City and County of Denver |
Denver |
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Fremont County |
Canon City / Florence / Penrose |
Adams County |
Brighton Thornton Federal Heights |
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Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
Arapahoe County |
Littleton / Centennial /
Englewood |
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Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
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Lincoln County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Broomfield County |
Broomfield |
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Otero County |
La Junta |
Gilpin
County |
Blackhawk / Central City |
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Park County |
Fairplay |
Jefferson County |
Golden / Wheat Ridge |
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Pueblo County |
Pueblo |
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Teller County |
Cripple Creek / Woodland Park |
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