The first question you should ask yourself before deciding if you should consult an attorney is: "What's at stake?" When your finances or liberties are in serious jeopardy, it becomes obvious that you need expert legal help.

What qualifies as serious?

A simple car accident resulting in nothing more than a broken tail light probably isn't serious. However, if you wake up the next morning to discover pain in your neck, this could be a serious consequence of that accident. After a trip to the emergency room, it would be prudent to call an attorney.

An accident that resulted in serious injury or death would warrant a timely call to consult with legal counsel.

It never hurts to give me a call if you have a concern. Of course, you can also send me an eMail and I can review your concern and send you a rapid response

When should you consult an attorney?

Most situations tell us when we need to act quickly, but sometimes the situation isn't as clear. Many people are unaware that there are limitations on the amount of time you have to file a claim. You're better off contacting a lawyer sooner - rather than later - if you believe you have a claim. Putting the matter off could mean the difference between a valid claim - and having no claim at all. In Washington, the statute of limitations for many claims is only three (3) years - and there are many steps which must be taken prior to submitting a claim or filing a lawsuit to recover damages.

The sooner I'm aware of your case and can evaluate it properly, the faster I can begin to gather evidence to support your claims. Without timely contact, evidence can be lost, misplaced, or destroyed - significantly weakening your claim.

On occasion, clients are unaware of the legal tools available to them in pursuit of a claim. You may realize that you have expenses as a result of an injury caused by someone else's intentional or negligent act. However, you may need to seek an injunction to stop their behavior from continuing to injure you -- and others.

If you aren't sure what your legal rights are, it is worth your time to call me so I can fairly evaluate your situation. Once I've been able to gather preliminary information from you, I may need to conduct additional research. At that point, I can fully advise you of your legal rights, obligations, and the likelihood of success.

In the event I'm not the right attorney to personally handle your case, I can probably recommend a qualified attorney to you. Because I've been in the legal profession for more than 20 years, I've worked with many lawyers with excellent reputations to whom I can refer you.

If you believe you need to talk to an attorney, you probably do! Call or eMail me today: