What is the first stages of a lawsuit? The first stage of a lawsuit is the filing of the complaint. Before that occurs, clients undergo a firm’s intake initial consultation. We discuss that process in our initial consultation section. Filing the complaint A complaint outlines all the allegations plaintiff believes he or […]
Read more...Category: Frequently asked questions
The most commonly and frequently asked questions from our clients.
Why is there a fifteen day hold on settlement checks
There is a common scam out there. It goes something like this. Someone will contact an attorney or law firm. They claim they have a large case which needs to be settled. They sign a contract with the firm. The opposing party suddenly is interested in settling. A check is mailed to the firm. […]
Read more...Why did my attorney just send me questions to answer from the opposing attorney?
Why did my attorney just send me questions to answer from the opposing attorney? We have covered the process of discovery as well as its different forms throughout our blog. The process of discovery is often confusing to clients. For many of them, the case we represent them on is the first time they […]
Read more...What Is A Retainer And Why Do Attorneys Require Them
What Is A Retainer And Why Do Attorneys Require Them? With most, if not all other professional service industries, customers typically do not pay for services prior to those services being rendered. Ask yourself, when was the last time you paid your doctor or psychiatrist’s a lump sum of money prior to visiting […]
Read more...How Long Will My Case Take
How long will my case take How long your case will take depends on many factors. This post attempts to help you understand the different stages of litigation. Many clients believe litigation goes something like this. Get an attorney File a lawsuit Get money/through a settlement or verdict within a couple months […]
Read more...Why do You Need the Name of my Medical Insurance Provider
Why the name of your medical insurer is important This post is part of the firm’s section titled What Personal injury Client’s Should Know section. Please be sure to read the posts in this section. If you are a personal injury client, you might think the process of litigation is simple. We have […]
Read more...Why We Have Expectations For Our Clients
Thanks for choosing and entrusting The Lockwood Legal Group, llc to represent your legal interests. You have chosen the most resolute and hardworking attorneys in the country. As you roll your eyes, I can promise you, obtaining representation from another law firm, you are not likely to find yourself talking to your lawyer much on […]
Read more...What is the attorney client privilege
The attorney client privilege is at the heart of the practice of law. It holds that, except for a few instances where the attorney client privilege does not apply, ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you tell your lawyer MUST be kept secret between the two of you. Specifically, your attorney is legally prohibited from disclosing anything you […]
Read more...What Is Our Firm’s Mission?
What do I mean by our firm’s mission? Surely as a lawfirm, our mission is to make money, like everyone else, right? While true, unlike other lawyers, I see the law not only as a method of generating income, but as an instrument of societal change. After all, if the law does not promote […]
Read more...What if you do not take my case?
There are numerous factors which might prevent our firm from taking your case. However, we try to take as many valid cases as humanly possible. If I decide not to take your case, I will let you know the reason. I will also let you know the applicable statute of limitations applicable to your case. […]
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