Answers to Popular Questions

Q. Why should I hire a Lawyer if I can do the work myself with do-it-yourself software?

A. The law is full of traps for the unwary. When you represent yourself or use do-it-yourself software, you may fall victim to one of these traps. Often, the money you initially saved in avoiding legal fees is spent many times over in correcting the problem created. You wouldn’t perform surgery on yourself, you wouldn’t rebuild your automobile transmission and you wouldn’t build your own house. Why would you ever represent yourself?

Q. Why aren’t attorney’s fees definitively quoted in advertisements?

A. The amount of fees often depends on the amount of time to be spent on the particular matter. The amount of time is dependent on the unique facts presented in the particular case. Until an attorney hears what those facts are, he usually cannot quote a total, definitive fee.

Q. Are your fees hourly or by percentage?

A. We represent MA personal injury clients on a contingency basis. We do not get paid until there is a settlement or judgment collected. Our contingency fee is one third of the amount recovered.

MA Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases and MA uncontested divorces are handled for flat legal fees, plus the filing fees due to the court. MA contested divorce cases are handled on an hourly basis at a rate of $225.00 per hour and a retainer is required. MA real estate closings in which we represent a lender, buyer or seller are handled at a flat rate to be determined in accordance to what work is required. Land registration and litigation are billed at $225.00 per hour.

MA Estates are probated at an hourly rate of $225.00 per hour.

Q. I’m not in the Southborough, MA or Athol, MA areas, will you still take my case?

A. I will respond to all potential clients and together we will determine if it is to our mutual benefit that I take your case. I practice in all Massachusetts courts in all counties and in the federal courts. I am also licensed in the United States Virgin Islands. I presently have clients with cases throughout Massachusetts including but not limited to the cities and towns of Ashburnham, Ashland, Athol, Barre, Berlin, Central Massachusetts, Metro West, Metrowest, Boylston, Clinton, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hubbardston, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Marlborough, Marlboro, Milford, Natick, Northborough, Northboro, Paxton, Shrewsbury, Southboro, Southborough Sudbury, Templeton, Upton, Wayland, Wellesley, West Boylston, Westborough, Westboro, Weston, Winchendon, and Worcester, Massachusetts.

Q. My current lawyer never returns my calls. Will you communicate with me?

A. We keep all clients fully informed about the progress of their case. Phone calls and e-mails are returned within one business day. We respect our clients and are aggressive, attentive and responsive in our representation of their interests.