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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. Refer to above
links to find document placement in page
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.
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Retainer agreement proposal -
no obligation & non-binding unless executed by both client and attorney
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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modem, patience may be required. Some documents are lengthy
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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 20+ 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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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Criminal, DUI & Traffic
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also be provided by phone
FACT
SHEET - DUI - DWAI - DEAC
26
Pages - Approximate Size 82 KB
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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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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense & Restraining Orders
3 Pages - Approximate Size
31 KB
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information may also be provided by phone
FACT
SHEET -
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense & Restraining Orders
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
than 2:00 pm and do not offer evening or weekend interviews.
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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Sealing Criminal Justice Records
These documents are also used
for sealing civil records
2 Pages - Approximate Size
30 KB
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also be provided by phone
FACT
SHEET -
Sealing Criminal Justice Records
3 Pages - Approximate Size 33 KB
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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.
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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Driver License
DMV Appeal to District Court or to Court of Appeals
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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.
RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Divorce, Legal Separation, Declaration of Invalidity - Annulment
1 Page - Approximate Size
29 KB
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may also be provided by phone
DOCUMENT
CHECKLIST -
Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage & Legal Separation
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 &
Legal Separation
56 Pages - Approximate Size 225
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FACT
SHEET -
Divorce - Dissolution, Legal Separation - Children
26 Pages - Approximate Size
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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB
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FACT
SHEET -
Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
27 Pages - Approximate Size 95 KB
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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Modification - Support
3
Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB
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FACT SHEET -
Modification - Support
64 Pages - Approximate Size
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DATA FORM -
Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time
3
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FACT SHEET
- Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting
Time
aka Custody &
Visitation
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RETAINER
DATA FORM -
Paternity - Legal Parentage
4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB
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FACT
SHEET - Paternity - Legal Parentage
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DATA FORM -
Step Parent Adoption
These documents are also used
for adoption by grand parents or relatives
4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB
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FACT
SHEET - Step Parent Adoption
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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
the opposing party's argument that the loan was a gift.
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DATA FORM -
Creditor Debt Collection
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FACT SHEET
& ACCOUNT REFERRAL - Creditor Debt Collection -
NEW
CLIENT
8
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FACT SHEET
& ACCOUNT REFERRAL -
Creditor Debt Collection
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EXISTING CLIENT
8
Pages - Approximate Size 48 KB
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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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PROMISSORY
NOTE -
Creditor Debt Collection
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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
1 Page - Approximate Size 29 KB
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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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NSF CHECK DEMAND
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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FACT
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Declaration
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
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I
welcome representation inquiries however please refer to
first
consultation - the purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the
general public. Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or
call. I do not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response
to questions submitted from non-clients. Given the scope of internet
accessibility I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will
politely decline.
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ALTERNATIVES
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you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information
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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CASES
OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Geographic Distance - Travel
Time, Mileage and Expense
Colorado is a big
state. Ease of internet access, email and toll free phone doesn't change
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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 out of state or 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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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,
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| COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
| El Paso County |
Colorado Springs / Fountain |
Pueblo County |
Pueblo |
| Teller County |
Cripple Creek |
Fremont County |
Canon City |
| Chaffee County |
Salida |
Custer County |
Westcliffe |
| Park County |
Fairplay |
Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
| Douglas County |
Castle Rock |
Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
| Arapahoe County |
Littleton |
Crowley County |
Ordway |
| Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
Otero County |
La Junta |
| City and County of Denver |
Denver |
Bent County |
Las Animas |
| Jefferson County |
Golden |
Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
| Adams County |
Brighton |
Alamosa & Rio Grande |
Alamosa & Del Norte |
| Elbert County |
Kiowa |
Costilla County |
San Luis |
| Lincoln County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Conejos County |
Conejos / Antonito |
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