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How long will my lawsuit last?

March 2nd, 2010

Clients always want to know when their case will settle.  Most all cases settle sometime before trial.  From the time a lawsuit is filed until it is heard by a jury can vary by location.  In Maricopa County, usually you can get a jury trial within two years of filing the lawsuit.  If the case

How do I pay a lawyer?

February 18th, 2010

There are three primary ways attorneys are paid.  First, the dreaded billable hour.  Every minute your attorney thinks about your case translates into a bill you must pay.  Rates can range from expensive to really expensive and a lawyer’s bill can grow quickly when litigating a case.  Second, flat billing rates.  These rates are negotiated