Some people are willing to risk losing their home, car, inherited property, marriage, assets, money, or even their company simply because they cannot find or afford an attorney. To us, this is analogous to deciding not to undergo heart surgery because you can’t find or afford a cardiologist. With your home, company, or life on the line, it sounds pretty absurd to let everything you’ve worked hard for get taken from you because you decided not to take action, doesn’t it?

Of course, this does not have to be the case. With Court Buddy, finding and using an affordable attorney is easy and simple. Here is our step-by-step process to make sure that you get the affordable legal services you deserve from our matchmaking system created especially for you.

1. After you choose the attorney that you want to work with, contact your attorney right away and request an initial consultation. The initial consultation will troubleshoot any potential legal issues, pinpoint exactly what legal form(s) or documents you need if applicable, and provide you with projected costs and available payment options based on your budget, according to the affordable flat rates that you selected. Be sure to bring any questions that you may have to the initial consultation because this is the time to ask questions.

2. At the end of the consultation, review the options provided to you by your attorney. If there is anything that you don’t understand about the scope of the representation or the legal costs, don’t be afraid to ask your attorney for clarification.

3. After you have had all of your questions answered and you feel comfortable moving forward, request a written Fee and Engagement Agreement. This Agreement lets you know exactly what you are paying for, when you will be paying, how much you will be paying, and what services will be performed by your attorney on your behalf.

4. Be proactive. Continue asking your attorney questions beyond the initial consultation and during the representation. Continue providing your attorney with feedback until you are comfortable with the legal services provided to you by your attorney.

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