Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will I have a contract with Galloway & Lyndall for
the provision of legal services?
A: Yes. Once you have decided to engage our firm,
and after an initial review of your matter by
our attorneys, we will send you a representation agreement for your
review and signature. If
acceptable, we will ask you to sign the agreement and return it to
us, in most instances with a
retainer, prior to the provision of legal services. Until that
time, no attorney-client
relationship will have been established with Galloway & Lyndall.
Q: How will I be billed for legal services?
A: Unless alternate arrangements are made in advance,
our lawyers bill by the hour for legal
services rendered. Bills are mailed at the beginning of each month
for services performed the
previous month. If a retainer has been provided, we will deduct our
fees from available
retainer funds. We reserve the right to request additional retainer
funds when initial retainer
funds are exhausted.
Q: Can I recover my attorneys' fees?
A: Generally no. Unless there is a controlling
statute or contract provision which expressly
authorizes the recovery of attorneys' fees, you should expect to
have to bear your own
attorneys' fees. To the extent your fees are recoverable, we will
endeavor to do so for you.
