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Apr 30 2019

Q: When I meet with an attorney for the first time, what should I make sure to discuss before leaving the interview?

Item: Atticus Family Law
Rating: 5
Author: Google Review, Nansy M

Answer: When you meet with an attorney for the first time, make sure to discuss

What amount of money is the attorney expecting you to pay and when. You can ask about a payment plan.
Whether you must pay any money before the attorney will begin working on your case
When the attorney will provide you with a written agreement (“retainer”) that clearly spells out the work to be done and the amount you are to be charged.
When you will next hear from your attorney
What your attorney expects you to do and when it needs to be done.

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Vicky Norgren Lynes

I hired Atticus Family Law after I could not get my case moving forward. This was the best decision I could have made. Once Alexandra Reynolds was put on my case, she worked consistently and aggressively on ensuring my case kept moving forward through the court system. She was good at communicating with me and also good

Mike McMahon

The worst thing I have ever experienced in my life, my divorce, felt like a never-ending maze of financial and emotional torment. Alexandra Reynolds was there to guide me through the process. Her ability to break things down and explain things to me legally while remaining empathetic provided a place that felt safe for me to let

Laura Yager

Alexandra and the entire team at Atticus Family Law have been nothing short of amazing during what is no doubt one of the most challenging times to navigate! Her incredibly poised and professional approach with opposing counsel and in court provided me with the reassurance knowing I made the right decision for myself and my family during

Jenny Discher

Matthew Ludt and his team were wonderful to work with. Exceptional in communication, making sure I understood every step of the process. From attentively gathering all the details, and laying out road maps of how to proceed, to explaining alternative ways to approach each step depending on curveballs other parties tossed our way. Not only were they

Jennifer Williams

Atticus Family Law gives its clients' a positive experience during some of the most trying times in their lives. They are professional, well established, and really care about their clients. I recommend them to anyone seeking advice or representation in their family law matter. I would give 10 stars if I could!

AJ Paron

Matt was an awesome collaborative lawyer! Worked hard to make my experience easy with little worry. Getting divorced was the easiest thing I’ve done in 2020. Matt made sure it was low stress! Highly recommend.

Heidi Sklenar

If I was asked to rank Atticus Family Law on a 10 scale, I would give them an 11. Choosing to end my marriage was a difficult and personal decision, and Atticus made the process seamless from beginning to end. When I met Matt at the beginning of my process, he offered me empathy, common sense, and

Morgan Freiberg

110% Recommend Matt and his team! They were all so great to work with and easy to get a hold of. Each one responded quickly and answered all my questions. Thank you for all your hard work Matt, Sandy, and Missy!

Chaz Williams

Best service in the Twin City area!

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*Individuals named in the "Personal Perspective" are composite characters based on the attorneys at Atticus Family Law interactions with many clients. Facts are not specific to any particular case of any Atticus Family Law client.

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