Your Local Family Lawyer & Mediator -- *27+ years of Providing High Quality Service
215 Co. Hwy. 155, Broadalbin, NY 12025 -- Satellite Sister Office in Clifton Park, NY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) What Counties do you work in? We accept cases in Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Albany, Otsego, Oswego, Rennsalear, & Washington County Family Courts. There are other neighboring counties that we may travel to on occasion for Family Court. Many other types of legal matters can be handled state-wide by mail.
2) Do you accept credit cards? Yes, I accept ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS (Visa/MC, Discover & American Express). You can pay by CASH/CHECK or by SQUARE via a secure web link sent via email or through ZELLE or VENMO or PAYPAL.
3) How much is your retainer? I do not have a set retainer amount. Each case is analyzed on a case to case basis, taking into consideration your facts/circumstances, County, Judge, estimation of necessity for litigation, and various other factors that we will review.
4) Do you have a free consultation? I do offer free telephone consultations to answer general questions. If you want a case specific & detailed consultation or document review, those are offered with a fee. All Consultations can be booked online - allowing YOU to choose the date & time that works best for you!. If your case requires a face to face consultation you will need to schedule that with me directly via phone or email. Any fees paid for a consultation are credited toward your retainer if you choose to retain me.
5) Do you take payments? I encourage payment in full or by credit card, so that you can make payments on the card as your finances allow. However, I realize that not everyone has credit cards, so I review each case individually and make a determination as to what, if any, payment plan may be workable or appropriate for your case & acceptable to us both. ** While there is no guarantee that we will reach an acceptable payment agreement, but I will try to work with you, understanding the current difficulties many families are currently facing ***
6) What if I live out of the area/out of state but have a matter pending there, can you represent me? Yes, I can. I can conduct a video conference using ZOOM or TEAMS.. I can use technology to do all of our preparation & consultations without requiring you to travel.
7) We went to a mediator & got an agreement for our divorce. Can you process this for me? Yes, I can. I also can process this type of uncontested divorce with a mediation agreement for a discounted rate.
8) Can you help me negotiate or mediate a Family Court or Divorce agreement without filing in court? Yes, I can provide attorney mediation services to you & your ex with a goal of reaching a complete agreement. If an agreement is reached, I can file the necessary documents to make the agreement a Family Court Order or Judgment of Divorce, as the case may be.
9) I got a traffic ticket (speeding ticket -moving violation - etc)- should I fill it in & plea "Not Guilty?" --> No do NOT fill out the ticket or return it to the Court. Get an attorney ASAP & have the Attorney handle this for you! IF you cannot get an attorney, however, you MUST appear or send in the plea, otherwise you will face a license suspension & a warrant!
10) Do you have any other offices other than your Broadalbin, NY (Fulton County) office? --> I work of-counsel with Attorney Alexander W Dunshee, Esq., of Plan Road, Suite 201, Clifton, Park, NY (Saratoga County), on a case to case basis, at no extra cost to the client. https://www.dunsheelawfirm.com; Email: DunsheeLaw@Gmail.Com
11) Do you represent tenants? --> No, at this time we are NOT accepting eviction cases for the tenants
12) Can you expedite my divorce? --> Yes, for an ADDITIONAL FEE we can expedite the drafting of your divorce documents for filing & signature. We cannot, however, expedite the speed at which each court processes the divorces.
13) How long will it take to be divorced? - Once the divorce is filed & the papers are signed by both parties, local courts are processing in as quickly as a few days to as long as 5-6 MONTH, it all depends on the judge assigned to your matter.
14) Do you make home visits? Depending on your location, the type of matter, and scheduling, it may be possible for me to come to your home (elderly/ill/immobile) for an additional FEE to notarize/witness your will signing or other legal documents that you would otherwise be unable to finalize due to immobility issues. I do NOT generally go to nursing homes or hospitals, regardless of location
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PAYMENT METHODS: CASH/CHECK - PAYPAL - VENMO - ZELLE - SQUARE (all MAJOR credit cards) & Facebook Messenger Pay *** Fees added for credit card payments