Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer?
How do I make or change an appointment?
How quickly can you resolve my case?
That depends on you and your situation. Having someone you trust on your side who knows the law and the rules can certainly make things easier. If you think you need someone, contact us.
How quickly can you resolve my case?
How do I make or change an appointment?
How quickly can you resolve my case?
We try to resolve your issues as quickly as possible and give you the best service we can. However, every case is different and the legal system often moves very slowly. When meeting with us, we can give you some idea of how quickly things can be resolved.
How do I make or change an appointment?
How do I make or change an appointment?
What are your fees? Do you take credit/debit cards?
Just call us at 276-963-4381 or send us an email at info@cookeshorttkeenelaw.com. We will contact you back as soon as we can!
What are your fees? Do you take credit/debit cards?
Can you make appointments after business hours or on weekends?
What are your fees? Do you take credit/debit cards?
Different types of cases take varying amounts of time and work. No two cases are alike. At your appointment, we will discuss with you what our fees are and payment arrangements. We do take credit and debit cards.
Can you make appointments after business hours or on weekends?
Can you make appointments after business hours or on weekends?
Can you make appointments after business hours or on weekends?
Yes, by request. Our normal hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call if you need to meet with us outside of those times.
Do you have phone appointments?
Can you make appointments after business hours or on weekends?
Can you make appointments after business hours or on weekends?
Part of being able to provide you the best legal service we can requires that we meet with you in person, if at all possible.
What do I need to bring with me for my appointmnent?
Is what I tell you confidential? Will you talk to my family and friends?
Is what I tell you confidential? Will you talk to my family and friends?
Bring with you anything you think is relevant to your case. Documents, photos, notes, etc. If you are unsure, just call and ask!
Is what I tell you confidential? Will you talk to my family and friends?
Is what I tell you confidential? Will you talk to my family and friends?
Is what I tell you confidential? Will you talk to my family and friends?
All lawyers are required to keep communications between them and their clients totally confidential. This includes what is discussed in appointments even if the lawyer is not hired. So, we do not speak to anyone, including family and friends, about your case.
What is a "conflict of interest"?
Is what I tell you confidential? Will you talk to my family and friends?
What is a "conflict of interest"?
In rare occasions, a potential client's issue may involve other current or former clients of our firm. If that happens, we need to determine if the potential client's interests are adverse to the current or former clients. If so, that creates a "confilct of interest" and we cannot undertake representation of that potential client.